Academy 1/72 A-37B Dragonfly

[Andy T]

I gotta say something before Andy wraps up the build. :smiling6: Besides the spartan cockpit, the kit is really good. You've done a good job of the office. I thought initially the quilting detail came with the kit..well done on scribing it. The next time I chyme in it will be in the completed section I guess. :smiling2:

Cheers,
Wabble

I have too much time on my hands at the moment so seem to be rattling through the builds :smiling5:

[stillp]

Your off to a flying start

Well he wouldn't want it to dragon...
Pete

[Waspie]

Well he wouldn't want it to dragon...
Pete

Oh dear!!! Oh dear - oh dear - oh dear!!!!!!! :rolling::smiling5:

[stillp]

Here all week folks! :smiling3:
Pete

[Andy T]

I've made a couple more adjustments to the kit.

There's absolutely no engine detail at all, just empty space between the inlet & exhaust, so I've added a couple of bits to make it look a bit more like the real thing. Should look something like once painted:





Also, the instructions would have you fit the landing gear doors like this:



However the inner door is only open while the gear is moving, it appears to close once the wheels are locked down, so I modified the part a little to pose it closed:



With that done I started painting. I seem to have forgotten to photo the underside but that was done in a light grey similar to the correct FS shade.

The camo was painted in whatever I could mix that was similar to reference pictures:









Decals tomorrow, all being well.

[Jim R]

You must be taking "speedy pills", Andy, judging by how quickly this is coming together. Cockpit does look good. The paint job is eyecatching.

[Waspie]

Brilliant work Andy. Not withstanding the 'adjustments ' to the engines, the aircraft was looking good before your mods.
I have to say the aircraft has a loverly profile. Loving it.

[Andy T]

Thanks.

The tan colour is looking a bit yellow for my liking now it's against the green, so I may have a go at toning it down.

[JR]

That's looks the part alright. As always your painting Andy is top notch .
Oh tried those drills, perfect , that was a relief. :thumb2:

[minitnkr]

Looking exceptional.

[rtfoe]

Always happens to me Andy as colors look very stark just after a fresh coat but will level out eventually after toning, wash and weathering.

Cheers,
Wabble

[Andy T]

That's looks the part alright. As always your painting Andy is top notch .
Oh tried those drills, perfect , that was a relief. :thumb2:

Thanks John, and that's good to hear.

Looking exceptional.

Thanks Paul

Always happens to me Andy as colors look very stark just after a fresh coat but will level out eventually after toning, wash and weathering.

Cheers,
Wabble

Fingers crossed. I don't think the pictures help, it looks more subdued in person.

[Andy T]

I've added a couple of patchy glaze coats with a buff & neutral grey mix and that seems to have done the trick and also added a bit more variation.

[papa 695]

Looking great Andy.

[Andy T]

Decals on, a bit of detail painting, and gloss coated.