RSAF A4 model kits

last SG · 2003-11-20T09:46:41+00:00

you could just get the A4 model kit, purchase the RSAF emblems

eurofighter SG

For the 1/48 A-4 model, you can actually get the Hasegawa RSAF Black Knights A-4SU model. Seems to be widely available the last time I checked. Comes with all the essential A-4SU Black Knight decals.

Viper52 SG

The problem is the Hasegawa "A-4SU" kit is very inaccurate. The dorsal avionics bump is wrongly shaped (more like the Argentinian A-4P than the RSAF one), and lacks the heavily modified cockpit/HUD, chaff/flare dispensers and RWR equipment standard on A-4SUs.

Very disappointed with Hasegawa on this one.

@lpha753 SG

hey Vip, since the Hasegawa "A-4SU" kit is very inaccurate, which brand would you recommend?

by the way, i noticed that the decal sheet has the name as Singapore Scooters... i thot the A4s are known as Skyhawks or Super Skyhawks. what's up with "Scooters"? it sounds too tame ala Vespa Scooters? Question Confused

duotiga83 SG

A-4 got unoffical nicknames like Hot Rod and Scooters Wink

@lpha753 SG

duotiga83 :"A-4 got unoffical nicknames like Hot Rod and Scooters "

Thanks for the info duotiga! u seem to quite knowledgeable about the A4. any idea how this Scooter name came about? I mean, i can understand Hot Rod cos it sounds better... but who would want to call their jets Scooters? doesn't that sound lame? I thot all US fighters have fierce names like Falcon, Eagle, Hornet, Tomcat etc?? Question

Very Happy

duotiga83 SG

you can learn more about skyhawk

Skyhawk

The A-4 was officially named the Skyhawk but the pilots that flew it nicknamed it "Scooter" due to it's small size and excellent maneuverability.

Viper52 SG

@lpha, theres only the Hasegawa "A-4SU" kit for now, but you might want to wait for the Horizon ModelTech conversion set, get the decals and a Hasegawa A-4C or A-4L kit to convert. Slightly more expensive, but should almost certainly be a more accurate way out

Duotiga is right, the A-4 family is nicknamed the Scooter, not the most macho nickname I know, but a suitable and affectionate one considering the A-4's attributes.

@lpha753 SG

"@lpha, theres only the Hasegawa "A-4SU" kit for now, but you might want to wait for the Horizon ModelTech conversion set, get the decals and a Hasegawa A-4C or A-4L kit to convert. Slightly more expensive, but should almost certainly be a more accurate way out

Duotiga is right, the A-4 family is nicknamed the Scooter, not the most macho nickname I know, but a suitable and affectionate one considering the A-4's attributes."

Thanks Vip, any idea what's wrong with the Hasegawa kit? i need to get the set b4 xmaz cos it's a gift. will the Horizon ModelTech conversion set be available on time and how much will it cost? also, does this mean i need to buy 3 items? i.e. decal sheet, conversion kit and a Hasegawa A-4C or A-4L kit?

thanks for all your help and advice, man! really appreciate it...

any idea how the nickname "Scooter" was chosen?[/b]

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