VA-113 Navy A-4E/F Skyhawk

[ejoiner]

Has anybody done a repaint of the virtavia A-4E/F in the colors of the VA-113 stingers? These guys had some famous A-7 colors but also flew the A-4 in the mid 60's. Was a great 1/72 Hasegawa kit once.

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[delta_lima]

Check post #21 here.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?89703-New-Virtavia-A-4-repaints

Steve (Duckie) said he's got one underway. Hopefully a VA-212 in there too ... check that thread for his repaint updates.

dl

[ejoiner]

Check post #21 here.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?89703-New-Virtavia-A-4-repaints

Steve (Duckie) said he's got one underway. Hopefully a VA-212 in there too ... check that thread for his repaint updates.

dl

Didnt see VA-113 Stingers in that thread unless Im blind. I have silly reason for asking this... I did a pilots helmet repaint that turned out rather well for that squadron, and thought this repaint had already been done. Was looking to stick it in there. if somebody has done this repaint but not released yet, will be happy to share. I'll send it over to Steve to see if he wants it.

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[delta_lima]

Didnt see VA-113 Stingers in that thread unless Im blind. I have silly reason for asking this... I did a pilots helmet repaint that turned out rather well for that squadron, and thought this repaint had already been done. Was looking to stick it in there. if somebody has done this repaint but not released yet, will be happy to share. I'll send it over to Steve to see if he wants it.

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Last part of post #21 in the aforementioned thread - he mentions he's got one in the works. So it's not been done yet, I believe.

I love the helmet, and would hope he'd also enjoy it.

dl

[fsafranek]

Yes, started one just after the A-4 was released based on that same model kit I built when I was a kid. Finished VA-56 for the SDB Enterprise and was 90% on VA-113 but got hung up on the metallic blue for the fin tip so put it to the side. From messaging Duckie he's doing the same nose number. I'll probably pick another number then.
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[Duckie]

Yes, started one just after the A-4 was released based on that same model kit I built when I was a kid. Finished VA-56 for the SDB Enterprise and was 90% on VA-113 but got hung up on the metallic blue for the fin tip so put it to the side. From messaging Duckie he's doing the same nose number. I'll probably pick another number then.
:ernaehrung004:

Hey, Frank, not hung up on nose numbers. I have a list of tail numbers with the assigned nose numbers for their Fox Trots. So please go ahead with 307. I'd love to see/have a copy of your textures when their released.:encouragement::encouragement:

[fsafranek]

Hey, Frank, not hung up on nose numbers. I have a list of tail numbers with the assigned nose numbers for their Fox Trots. So please go ahead with 307. I'd love to see/have a copy of your textures when their released.:encouragement::encouragement:
No worries. I did some research and am doing NG301. I've got all the info I need. The aircraft is finished, just messing with the helmet now. Trying to get the bug to sit right.
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[Duckie]

No worries. I did some research and am doing NG301. I've got all the info I need. The aircraft is finished, just messing with the helmet now. Trying to get the bug to sit right.
:ernaehrung004:

Woooo Hoooo! Great looking bird! Thank you! :encouragement::encouragement:

[Duckie]

Almost Done here...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b586/Duckie1021/113-1_zps9c49f065.jpg

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b586/Duckie1021/113-2_zpse5908bf9.jpg

[ejoiner]

Almost Done here...

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b586/Duckie1021/113-1_zps9c49f065.jpg

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b586/Duckie1021/113-2_zpse5908bf9.jpg

Looking AWESOME. :-)

[delta_lima]

Looking awesome Steve- as usual! ;)

[Duckie]

Uploaded

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b586/Duckie1021/113a_zpsa9c5edbe.jpg

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b586/Duckie1021/113c_zpsaff7b04b.jpg

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b586/Duckie1021/113b_zps27e68a28.jpg

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b586/Duckie1021/113d_zpsbf8b76c2.jpg

[fsafranek]

Very nice. Will try to get the squadron mate up this weekend as well.
:ernaehrung004:

[Duckie]

Very nice. Will try to get the squadron mate up this weekend as well.
:ernaehrung004:

Thanks Frank. Looking for to a little formation flying! :encouragement:

[ejoiner]

Uploaded

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b586/Duckie1021/113a_zpsa9c5edbe.jpg

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b586/Duckie1021/113c_zpsaff7b04b.jpg

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b586/Duckie1021/113b_zps27e68a28.jpg

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b586/Duckie1021/113d_zpsbf8b76c2.jpg

Gonna go download NOW!!! Awesome stuff. Another skyhawk in the barn.

[delta_lima]

Very nice, Steve. Looking forward to picking this up later tonight.

thanks,

dl

[Duckie]

Very nice, Steve. Looking forward to picking this up later tonight.

thanks,

dl


Gonna go download NOW!!! Awesome stuff. Another skyhawk in the barn.

Thank you guys. You're most welcome. More on the way.

[fsafranek]

Thanks Frank. Looking for to a little formation flying! :encouragement:
Have uploaded the squadron mate.

The particular aircraft was flown by Lt Ernest Christensen who was forced to eject 70 miles offshore on June 23, 1968 due to an engine flame out following a combat mission.

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[Duckie]

Thanks very much Frank. Already got it! Goes great with 307. Plan on some formation practice tonight! :encouragement: :encouragement:

[ejoiner]

Thanks very much Frank. Already got it! Goes great with 307. Plan on some formation practice tonight! :encouragement: :encouragement:

Thanks guys for the AWESOME repaints of VA-113. I added my own stinger helmet version to both!

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[fsafranek]

Thanks guys for the AWESOME repaints of VA-113. I added my own stinger helmet version to both!
Looks great.
:ernaehrung004:

[Duckie]

[QUOTE=ejoiner; I added my own stinger helmet version to both! [/QUOTE]

The helmet master strikes again! Great looking brain bucket!

[ejoiner]

The helmet master strikes again! Great looking brain bucket!

You and frank have the repaints mastered so I figured I'd add a touch where I could. I think I have something like 24 skyhawks repaints downloaded in my sim now!! I tweaked not only the brain bucket but the zoom suit too!

[expat]

I think I have something like 24 skyhawks repaints downloaded in my sim now!! I tweaked not only the brain bucket but the zoom suit too!

And with Mal's new FDE it is a new experience to fly. Anyone post a VA-212 paint I might have missed?

[ejoiner]

And with Mal's new FDE it is a new experience to fly. Anyone post a VA-212 paint I might have missed?


What new FDE?

What did I miss?

I think Zsoltquack or somebody may have done a nice VA-212 I saw in screen shots but didnt publish it?

[ejoiner]

Thanks guys for the AWESOME repaints of VA-113. I added my own stinger helmet version to both!

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If anybody whats this little mod, feel free to click here (http://ejoiner.typepad.com/VA_113%20Stingers%20pilot2.zip). I dont feel like its a big enough deal to upload to SOH etc. Just put it on my server.