1/48 Hasegawa A-4M Skyhawk

Gallery Article by Massimo Busolini on Mar 27 2013

 

 

The model that we present is the well-known Hasegawa kit, very nice and precise, dedicated to Marine Attack Squadron 331 (VMA-331).

 

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Marine Attack Squadron 331 (VMA-331) was an attack squadron in the United States Marine Corps.  The squadron, also known as the “Doodlebugs” and “Bumblebees,” was part of Marine Aircraft Group 32, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and were based out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.  They squadron fought in World War II, the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm. They were deactivated as part of the post Cold War drawdown of the US Military on October 1, 1992.  The squadron made five deployments to Republic of Vietnam in support of combat operations during the Vietnam War.  Three times they were based out of Chu Lai and once each they were stationed at Da Nang and Bein Hoa.  In 1972, the squadron received its first A4-M, replacing the A4-E.

I added EDUARD photo etch , dedicated to the cockpit of the A-4M, and a TRUE DETAILS seat.  The colors I used are all from the Model-Master, and the wash was made with a distemper dark gray color.  

I hope that you like all the work done on it!

Massimo Busolini

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Photos and text © by Massimo Busolini