KINETIC Prowler EA-6B in 1/48

[Deleted member 6756]

Hi all,

This will be my first contribution to Scale-Models.co.uk
Have not done that much and my pace is generally very slow.

Accessories used / to be used (so far):

• AIRES 4487 - EA-6B Prowler ICAP-2 (late) cockpit set
• WOLFPACK 48115 - EA-6B Prowler Wheel bay set for Kinetic
• WOLFPACK 48114 - EA-6B Prowler Radar & Avionics set for Kinetic
• EDUARD 48681 - EA-6B undercarriage for Kinetic
• EDUARD 48684 - EA-6B electronic equipment for Kinetic
• EDUARD 48672 - EA-6B exterior for Kinetic
• MAW Decals 48008 - Formation Lights

So here we go:

The cockpit



The front Landing Gear and Wheels



Electronics and Radar



The Birdcage

Under Construction...



First test fitting...




Once again, thanks for having me....

 

[scottie3158]

Hi Dio,,
Welcome aboard and a great way to introduce yourself that is a great build so far.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Dio
That looks really good. This is going to be a winner. I look forward to the rest.
Jim

 

[colin m]

Excellent work, I to, look forward to seeing the rest of your build.

 

[papa 695]

Hi and welcome to the forum Dio, like the rest have said what a great way to introduce yourself. Fantastic work so far looking forward to the rest of the build.

 

[Gern]

A very impressive start to this one.

 

[Steve Jones]

Welcome to the mad house DIO. Great to see your work. I wish you all the best on your build

 

[Deleted member 6756]

Ok, so you reach to a point that you have to say enough! Enough, cause it will never finish.
So this is the best I could do so far. Everything glued in place and ready to go for the other side:

The real thing....

Some more detail...

 

[T. van Vuuren]

Nice, I have the same "italeri" kit in the stach, less all the after market nice stuff"
What are you going to do to make the canopies the distinct gold tint

Theuns

 

[Mini Me]

Dio,
Looks good so far.
Welcome aboard, Rick H.

 

[Deleted member 6756]

Nice, I have the same "italeri" kit in the stach, less all the after market nice stuff"
What are you going to do to make the canopies the distinct gold tint

Theuns

This is months fromnow.
I have to complete the engines compartment, the wings and then get to it.

Any good ideas more than welcome though!

 

[Deleted member 6756]

Dio,
Looks good so far.
Welcome aboard, Rick H.

Thanks Rick.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Dio
Great start on this, the comparison photo shows you have a real eye for detail and finishing. Don’t worry about the speed of build, I’ll take quality over quantity and day of the week....
Cheers
Tim

 

[Snowman]

Awesome start, and welcome! One of my favourite kites!

 

[rtfoe]

Fantastic start and welcome Dio.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Deleted member 6756]

Thank you all

Nice to be here....

 

[T. van Vuuren]

I have read that some guys have good success with spraying the inside of the canopy in very light coats of alclad gold.

Theuns

 

[Deleted member 6756]

I have read that some guys have good success with spraying the inside of the canopy in very light coats of alclad gold.

Theuns

Yep, this should work... I cannot think of anything different to be honest. Maybe not Alclad but as a concept...
Too premature for me though...

 

[Steve Jones]

Wonderful work and fantastic research as well Dio. Great to see a model look like the real thing

 

[Dave W]

Yep, this should work... I cannot think of anything different to be honest. Maybe not Alclad but as a concept...
Too premature for me though...

Not sure about the Alclad gold. Lacquer based paint could damage the clear plastic.when I built the Airfix 1/48 TSR2 I used Tamiya clear orange thinned with Klear floor polish (the new one) which worked well