There's a Spad under the tree!
Well, this was a journey. Trumpeter's A-1H has its strong points and weak points. many of which have been written about by myself and others. So I will not belabor them here. Would I recommend this kit? Well, if you want a 1/32 A-1H without the fiddly build of the ZM kit (and cost) this one fits the bill. Overall I'm happy with it, so here you go. A-1H VA 165 USS Intrepid 1966. Merry Christmas!
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California Steve said on December 17, 2020
What a Christmas delight Rob! Ya gotta love that pilot. When she stops leaking you are out of oil. Great looking model.
California Steve
Spiros Pendedekas said on December 17, 2020
Stunning work, Rob!
I go with California Steve's above comment for the pilot: he looks so cool!
Also for the leaking oil comment (trust me: it happens to MUCH newer planes too!...)
Well done, this is a super build!
Michel Verschuere said on December 17, 2020
Really nice looking Spad! Gongrats!
Robert Royes said on December 17, 2020
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Skyraider! Looks great, under the Charlie Brown tree.
Amari Luu said on December 17, 2020
Absolutely stunning! I was looking forward to seeing the final result for this for a while and it looks great.
Rob Anderson said on December 17, 2020
Thanks everyone!
James B Robinson said on December 17, 2020
Beautiful job Rob!
Greg Kittinger said on December 17, 2020
Excellent! Now on to "visions of sugar plums... and whatever else Santa leaves beneath the stockings this year that smells like styrene!"
Dan Lee said on December 18, 2020
That is some fine modeling Rob.
Eric Berg said on December 18, 2020
Great looking Spad Rob. Wouldn't mind finding some of that "Bad Santa" as well.
Walt B said on December 18, 2020
Very nice build, of an impressive plane. I am always amazed at the sheer size of the aircraft and the ordinance load it could carry. Great looking build.
Rob Anderson said on December 19, 2020
Once again thanks for all the kind comments!