AD-6 of VA-165, USS Oriskany, 1962
This was built from the Tamiya kit using AeroMaster decals. Aside from the decals I built this out of the box. I have no idea of who the pilot was or any further history of the airplane. I just liked the scheme. I left it rather clean as I have used this image on my card and my WEB-site. I remember the AD's from my time on BHR in 1957 and have always liked this a/c.
I have the 1/32 Zoukeimura under construction right now and I feel like I am building the real airplane. Lots of the stuff inside will never be seen again.
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Drew Tarter said on June 24, 2013
Beautiful build, Frank - and I love the late '50's, early 60's time-frame you chose for markings.
Craig Abrahamson said on June 24, 2013
Very cleanly-built Skyraider, Frank...and your Corsair posted below is also quite unique. Love 'em both - nice work.
bob mack said on June 24, 2013
absolutely stunning build and scheme...love it
Dan DeSilva said on June 24, 2013
VERY nice- you have influenced me to build my extra Monogram AD-6 in USN Grey/white!
dan.
AL HOFFMAN said on June 24, 2013
Another great build. I like the subtle exhaust stains.
steven a weinmann said on June 24, 2013
Well done Frank I agree love the scheme
Jack Mugan said on June 24, 2013
Frank... Nice Spad, clean build. I LIKE it.
George Williams said on June 25, 2013
I like it, too!
Mike Maynard said on June 25, 2013
Real nice effort, just enough exhaust "weathering" to put it over the top. (As a young model builder I thought the engine cowling (and engine) looked too small and didn't match the rest of the airframe). Great job Frank!
Sgt. Ray B. Hall said on July 1, 2013
HEY Frank .. AWESOME model .. I was on the USS Tarawa in '57 .. wish we could have family members see the way the water looks around a carrier, different colors ... the models you have in here are truly, as my Granddaughter would say .. fantabulous ! later RBH
Jeff Mason said on April 14, 2019
Hi Frank:
Excellent build!
Do you have some of your models on display at Talbots Hobbies in San Mateo?
Jeff
Frank Cronin said on April 14, 2019
Jeff,
Yes I do. Are you from the area?
Frank