Haven't shared a build here in a while, this was the latest.
Added some scratch details, however is mostly OOB.
Kits decals used and worked a treat!









Other pics here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/shawnmanny/sets/72157645040793448/

Very pretty!
A bit but where did you buy the rod you used to depict it flying?

Thank you!

The rod is a clear acrylic toilet plunger

Shawn ,

Very good! I like the subtle grunge on the weapons pylons and MERs.

Are those the kit decals?

I approve of this scheme

Thanks for the laugh Shawn! I needed it whilst taking a break on the site from writing my latest letter to the dreaded taxman. Excellent A4 mate!

Gary

Shawn,
I've seen your A-4F before, and I'm still in awe of it. Just simply an outstanding overall build. Perfect paint, decaling, and implicit weathering. The various details like the wing guns, and pylons are exceeding well done. Even the little bit of dirt on the inside of the intakes adds to the overall effect.

And Jessica, I thought of you when I 1st saw Shawn's build.

Joel

Thanks Guys and Gal

Frederick yes those are the kit decals, with some solvent over a gloss coat they worked beautifully.

Joel, many thanks again. The intake weather was kind of a happy accident. I painted the intakes white,primed the airframe with tan, then did the grey. Had just enough overspray sneak by but it looked right so I didn't correct it.

Cant wait to learn this airbrush thing and get away from rattle cans.

Hi Shawn a great A-4,can t wait to see your results with an
airbrush.

Awesome build Shawn!

I like how you angled it into a dive and even have the dive flaps out. Yes, the weathering is outstanding; present yet not overbearing. Where did you get that bit of Styrofoam you use to hold the plane upside down? I have always just put my planes upside down and let them choose which wing they wanted to rest on

If you are airbrushing with a rattle can I advise you to get a generator. Yes they are pricey but I use mine for so much that it pays for itself. I have had mine since I was a teenager so they last forever. Mine has a built in moisture trap and you can vary the pressure, very important for being able to switch from detail work to large area spray.

The biggest things I have learned with my airbrush are 1) KEEP IT CLEAN. They're as temperamental as a baby during teething. 2) Adjusting the distance, angle, viscosity, and pressure you can create some really cool effects.

Good luck to you

Thanks Mark!
Yes this and all my previous builds were done by spray cans.

I do have an airbrush with compressor, moisture trap, regulator etc.
Im going to be breaking it out on my current build once my new model room is complete.

The foam I used I can't recall where I got it from but it sure is a time saver!

Just saw this at a show this past weekend and looked Pretty damn good, Also met Shawn and chatted a good bit..

Well hi there!

Thanks for the compliment and it was nice to meet ya

Beautiful build. Very nice color scheme and markings.

Thanks for sharing