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Latest Airfix
Topic Started: Feb 24 2012, 05:30 PM (2,052 Views)
DaveF
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Walrus
Mar 1 2012, 01:08 AM
Thanks Dave
Seems that the article got the designation incorrect
Would I be correct in thinking that the main difference between the A an B variants is the ovoid antenna on top of the fuselage?
Not an A4 expert, but I recall the biggest difference between the A and the B was the rudder (enclosed on the A, ribs on the outside B onwards) and possibly the shape of the nose, as well as the AAR stuff.

Diff between the P and Q was mainly some antennae, weapon load and cololur scheme
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Falcon
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Looking forward to the new A-4. Hope it is as good as the Gnat.
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Walrus
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Thanks again Dave
Will try and do some research. iirc the Fujimi might be a C
Wonder if or how long it will be before Xtradecals do some Argentinian markings.
The Aztec and Condor sets seemed to be hard to come by.
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foxy
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Confuseing it is, but thanks to this forum we may get it right :thumbsup:

You seem to have Walrus :D
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Walrus
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Have been looking at my decals and the Argentine markings I have are pretty much the same as those in the Airfix kit.
The decals from the Falklands Set are for a CANA aircraft based on the 25th de Mayo, and therefore an A-4Q. So looks like I will be doing a conversion from the new kit when it comes out. Hopefully a conversion that even I could manage :lol:
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DaveF
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Walrus
Mar 2 2012, 07:39 PM
Thanks again Dave
Will try and do some research. iirc the Fujimi might be a C
Wonder if or how long it will be before Xtradecals do some Argentinian markings.
The Aztec and Condor sets seemed to be hard to come by.
Fujimi did a B and a C, although only the B came with Argentine (A-4Q iirc) markings. The B was the first time I can recall seeing 'make this part yourself' instructions in a mainstream kit (For the antennae and the avionics bump on top the fuselage)
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peebeep
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I just happened to have dug one of the Fujimi's out of the loft stash for the South Atlantic GB:

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Walrus
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Have the Fujimi A-4C
If I have the energy will dig it out the loft
Looks nice in the box. Never seen that in a mainstream kit either Dave! :wooo:

When did you get that Paul? Not seen that boxing.
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peebeep
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A long time ago! The instructions are copyrighted 1988, I probably bought it shortly after it was released.

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desmojen
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The Fujimi A-4 is an absolute gem, just be prepared to glue the refuelling probe back on about 70 zillion times during the build :)

Jen.
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Mike W
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Why do they insist on putting afterburner on A-4 Boxart from those far eastern kit manufacturers?
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peebeep
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That sounds like a good reason to leave it off until last knockings!

peebeep
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Gary West
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Mike W
Mar 10 2012, 08:37 PM
Why do they insist on putting afterburner on A-4 Boxart
Whilst airbrakes are deployed :hypnotised:
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peebeep
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I ain't no jet jock but I can see there might be a scenario where you were dog-fighting at low energy, so the burner might be engaged even with the brakes deployed. I didn't think the Scooter was fitted with a burner!

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DaveF
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peebeep
Mar 10 2012, 05:51 PM
A long time ago! The instructions are copyrighted 1988, I probably bought it shortly after it was released.

peebeep
You scare me! I got two when they were new, still in the stash! For some reason, I also have an OA4M, an A-4M, and A4E.
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Mike W
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peebeep
Mar 11 2012, 01:36 PM
I didn't think the Scooter was fitted with a burner!



That is/was my point , Paul.
It isn't.
Edited by Mike W, Mar 12 2012, 06:11 AM.
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Walrus
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Some new art work from the Admirable Adam
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isn't there a new film out about the Red Tails?
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peebeep
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Walrus
Mar 12 2012, 03:35 PM
isn't there a new film out about the Red Tails?
Um, yes, it's called Red Tails. It features some very unfeasible looking CGI, although at least the 109's are 'proper'.

Cracking artwork from Adam Tooby.

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Rory
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Gary West
Mar 11 2012, 10:21 AM
Mike W
Mar 10 2012, 08:37 PM
Why do they insist on putting afterburner on A-4 Boxart
Whilst airbrakes are deployed :hypnotised:
The pilot is drying his brakes after getting them wet!
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