Revell A-6e intruder 148 scale
Always loved the Intruders and served aboard the Kittyhawk while this squadron was onboard who knows i could very well have directed this particular aircraft after a landing Brings back so many memories
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Gary Brantley said on May 12, 2013
Beautiful model Steven! Coincidentally, that same kit is "on deck" right now in my modeling work schedule. I'm planning the TRAM version. You sure did a great job; any advice or suggestions regarding this build? Thanks, Gary
steven a weinmann said on May 12, 2013
Thank you for kind words Gary. I did this kit quit a while ago but i do remeber the canopy was a bit of a challenge do a lot of dry fitting with the canopy. Other than that is was a fun build. Sometimes i dont think the RevellMonogram kits get enough respect, i enjoy them. Have fun with this one and post some pics when she's done. Good luck!
Gary Brantley said on May 12, 2013
Thanks Steven. I'll watch out for the canopy. I love the R/M kits. It's funny that I didn't even know there was anything wrong with them when I started building 25 years ago. 🙂 I just figured all models needed a little "wrestling" to get them done. I do think it makes one a better model builder when there is some finessing required. Not that I don't appreciate better kits now, but I still have several more Revell/Monogram 1/48 birds left to build.
steven a weinmann said on May 12, 2013
I totally agree. I have a healthy mix of old school and and new tooled kits in the stash. there's just an amazing feeling when you pull off a nice build with a less sophisticated kit
Bryan W. Bernart said on May 12, 2013
Great A-6! Met a guy years ago that served on the "Never Dock" in the late 70's. Ops stories were crazy.
steven a weinmann said on May 12, 2013
A little before my time Bryan I was on the kitty in 86-90. I will post stories one of theses days GREAT memories
Drew Tarter said on May 13, 2013
Beautiful Intruder, Steve! I've built one Monogram A-6E, and have another in the stash, along with the Revelogram EA-6A, and the Prowler.
Drew Tarter said on May 13, 2013
Beautiful Intruder, Steve! I've built one Monogram A-6E, and have another in the stash, along with the Revellogram EA-6A, and the Prowler.
Drew Tarter said on May 13, 2013
Sorry for the double post!
steven a weinmann said on May 13, 2013
Thanks drew dosnt a double post mean you like twice as much lol
Ray B. Hall USMC said on May 19, 2013
Steven .. SEMPER FI ! my compliments on your modeling work on the models .. did you like El Toro ? GOOD liberty town close by ! NOTE: I wish my family could see the different colors of water around a carrier !
OOH RAH, fellow Marine ! Sgt. Ray B. Hall ( San Diego )
steven a weinmann said on May 20, 2013
Ray Semper fi to you and thanks for the compliments don't hold it against me but I was Navy and grew up near ElToro never served there, served at North island in SD
Ray B. Hall USMC said on May 20, 2013
Steven .. as they say... "we are all in 'it' together, no matter what branch" !
steven a weinmann said on May 20, 2013
That's right Ray all for one and one for all take care semper fi and fair winds and following seas