Building the Hasegawa 1/48 Scale A-7 D/E Corsair II -- “The Crash of AZANG #75-0391” plus Site Visit

This video begins with a narrative of the crash of an A-7D in 1988 followed by a model build custom painted, weathered, and marked as the mishap jet. Finally, a look at the destiny of the A-7s mentioned in the story portion as well as a crash site visit of AZANG A-7D Corsair II tail number #75-0391 are included.
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ERROR(s) for this video: I'm devastated, the bomb racks are installed backwards! Also, the USAF Sidewinder should be AIM-9B/E, not "L".

[@RussellsModels]

Excellent narrative, and a touching memorial to a dedicated pilot and teacher. The loss of any aircraft, in either peacetime or during conflict is truly a tragedy. Your tribute is testimony to the debt that we all owe our armed forces for keeping us safe, whether they be training at home, or engaged in theatre. Thank you.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Russells Scale Models, thanks for sharing this very thoughtful and well written comment.

[@RussellsModels]

@@MaxAfterburner No thanks needed. :D

[@mustangbob51]

amen brother!!!

[@aegeanphantom]

Another great build with a touching story behind it. Rest in peace Captain. The Corsair holds a special place in my heart since I was a kid. Growing up in Greece, A-7s were a common sight, flying low around my hometown during the 80s and 90s. The Hellenic Air Force operated 65 A-7H/TA-7H export variants based on the Navy E model since 1975 and received 62 (or 69 if we add those that were used as spare parts) surplus USN A-7E/TA-7C in 1993. Greek Corsairs flew with 5 different HAF squadrons (335SQ, 336SQ, 340SQ, 345SQ and 347SQ, plus 2 OCU squadrons that borrowed aircraft from active SQs) until the type's withdrawal from service in October 31st 2014. These were the last flying Corsairs worldwide. 31 HAF A-7s were lost in accidents (24 H, 4 E and 3 TA-7C) claiming the lives of 13 Greek aviators (there were sadly, only 19 successful ejections). A Corsair was the first model kit I made when I was around 10 years old and gave as a present to my 8 year old nephew recently. Thank you for the amazing videos you create. PS: I am pretty sure those Sidewinders are AIM-9Gs or Hs models since the AIM-9L/Ms have a very distinctive crank in their forward control surfaces. Hasegawa should be more careful with their kits details.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi AegeanPhantom, thanks for the stories and the info! Actually, I looked over the instructions after seeing your comment. I don't know how I got the "L" version in my head. Hasegawa has a tiny load out chart and for the USAF they list the Sidewinder as AIM-9B/E. You found another error 😬

[@robberes6799]

I appreciate the tribute at the end. As a USAF C-130 Loadmaster for 23 years (and currently flying the civilian version L-382), I’ve had to bury too many friends both training and combat. Thank you!!! BTW, I’m about to build this kit with AZ markings since they were transferred from DM(my first assignment as an A-10 462, (Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist in 85) and my son is working at the same squadron (357th) as I. We Stil had A-7s, OV-10s, and OA-37s (I’m currently building an A-37B) when I was stationed there.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Rob, thanks for your service as well as your son's. Best wishes on your build, sounds like it will be fun and bring back some memories for you.

[@TJRohyans]

Well done! A fitting tribute. And thank you for your service. I'm also a USAF Veteran (6/89-6/98). I started as a B-52H Crew Chief (Maintenance) at Minot AFB, ND, then moved on to the B-2A at Whiteman AFB, MO. I spent about a year in training (and ultimately unqualified due to airsickness) as a Helicopter Flight Engineer on UH-1N's at Langley AFB, VA and MH-60G's at Kirtland AFB, NM. Peace and love.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi TJ, thanks for sharing your quite unique career story! Thanks for watching 🤩

[@michaelbenjmitchell1]

My dad was at Langley too started out there in 82 as the Crew Chief for the 94th TFS Squadron Commander. Then ended up in the 71st till he retired in 1993. Spent 2 years as a Airframe tech with the 380th BW at Plattsburgh AFB and 7 years as a KG13 computer technician in the old Air Communications Service.

[@dennisgreen3430]

There are many very good to excellent videos on building model aircraft. This channel is the absolute BEST, point blank & period! The skill, camera work, narration, techniques, back story and written notes are superb and so well synchronized. Magnificent.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Dennis, Wow, thanks! 😊

[@stephenf25]

All of your builds are just perfect and very satisfying to watch

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks very much, Stephen! I hope this one does well. The last two build videos performed well below average views-wise, a bit disappointing. 🤔

[@ironspike171]

Max_Afterburner it may depend more on the choice of aircraft than on you video quality (which is improoving from video to video). Have something spectacular, something of general interest (SR-71, F-35, F-104) would probably geht more hits. You can „check“ my assumption by watching your F-14 and F-22 views (which should be very good)

[@agentsofshieldnewengland6759]

@@MaxAfterburner I can understand the feeling of videos not performing to well. My third video of my F-15 build hit alot of likes and views. Then after that it just started to go down. But I try to get better and better. If you got any tips let me know. But keep up the good work.

[@BigDaddy-fx4nx]

It's nice to see a model builder who worked on the real thing. I get annoyed at builders who weather the model just to make it look old, dirty, worn or whatever without doing any research or having ever been physically on that vehicle or aircraft. Sorry but to some model builders we had to wash our vehicles and keep them clean, some think everything in the US arsenal is dirty. I was in the US Army, 1/11th ACR and drove tracks, M113, ITV and M577s. I'm glad you don't over do it with the weathering. Nice tribute to that airman.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Big daddy, glad you liked this Corsair II 😊

[@stevie65able]

I have to agree. I think Tom absolutely nailed the colour and weathering. When the video finished I thought the model was too dark and not very weathered. Then I watched the video again a few days later, looked at the photos, and realised it was spot on. The real aircraft in that scheme is very dark. I get annoyed when people over weather models that have no basis in reality.

[@lawrencereid9375]

Another SUPERB Max Afterburner production this time including a dignified tribute to fallen warrior, Captain Sizemore on the REAL Memorial Day (05/31). Thank you for your service and all those who serve(d) and enter into harm's way.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Lawrence, thanks very much for the kind sentiments 😇

[@michaelevans205]

We don't have an equivalent to the Air National Guard here in the UK. There used to be the Royal Auxiliary Air Force, which had a proud history during WW2 but it was disbanded in the 1950s because, the politicians said, it was not possible for 'weekend pilots' to properly operate the new, highly sophisticated supersonic aircraft then being built. Of course, the real reason was cost. The Air National Guard demonstrates the truth of this by it's continuing contribution to American security. This was an informative and impressive video and a fine build. My respects.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Michael 😊

[@briansonnenfelt7125]

In my opinion this is your best video, the backstory puts it over the top. Great way to honor the life of pilot who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Well done.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Brian, glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Nice build and narration. May his soul rest in peace.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi SFC, thanks, great to hear from you again and for sharing your sympathies. 🕯️

[@davidball.]

Im from Australia and I'm always excited to see ur model videos. Lots of information I share with my dad

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi CommoV8 YT, thanks for your nice comments. I'm glad it's something you can share with your Dad 😃 🐨

[@typedbyben]

Fantastic sidewinder detail. Always appreciate your unique maintainer perspective and paint combos

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Ben, glad you're enjoying it 😄

[@robbo1068]

Thanks for sharing such a touching tribute to the loss of a dedicated pilot....you have always provided insight to your builds which obviously have meaning to you in many different ways. The build itself is amazing and your commentary, as always, full of information. So glad that you have a channel and that you share your builds and thoughts with us.....thank you!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Robbo, thanks for your very kind comments. They are much appreciated! 😊

[@TheModelorian]

I really like the style of your videos. The combination of aviation history and scale modelling is unique and extraordinary in KZbin. And you've done a great Job on the A-7 build, too. I'm looking forward for more videos of you.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hello The Modelorian, thanks, glad you like them! 😃

[@nackdibby7960]

OK! Even though I’m tired I kept watching and I’m loving your stories! I’m an aircraft inspector In the USAF to this day and I love your dedication to your work, past and present! I’ll finish this later! Truly enjoying this!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Nack, great to hear 😃

[@stevie65able]

Although I am relatively late commenting directly on this video, I feel it is now appropriate. This would have to be one of your best videos, Tom. Firstly, the quality of content and level of detail/information about the pilot and his mishap. Secondly, the accuracy in achieving the paint job. Although it initially appears too dark, it is in fact spot on. Perhaps the best illustration of this occurs at 2:40 where the contrast between this aircraft and a Gull Gray/Insignia White S-3 Viking in the background is shown. And thirdly, the very moving and beautiful tribute to Capt. Mark Sizemore, with your trip to the crash site. This is what sets your channel apart from so many others.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, Stephen! You've also reminded me of the trek out there as well. It ended up being much longer time-wise than we imagined to reach the site. It looked like it would be easier from the map 😮

[@stevie65able]

@@MaxAfterburner I am still pleased you made it. Sometimes the smallest gestures have the greatest impact.

[@gsboxerpilot71]

Wonderful tribute, alot of my models are tributes to someone who gave some or all.. Keep up the great work. You are my favorite model builder to watch.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi gsboxerpilot71, thanks for the kind compliments, take care! 😊

[@slrkls]

I love the history lessons we get with your builds, always very informative. Awesome build and thank you for your service. Thank you for honoring Capt Sizemore!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi * slrkls *, glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@foreverplastickits138]

A lot of sad feeling in this building, when little plastic pieces meet real life ... RIP for the pilot, and good work as a memorial Max.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Forever Plastic kits 😇

[@AirForceBuilder]

I was on the ground the day we lost Maj. Troy Gilbert in Iraq in 2006. Your tribute to Cpt. Sizemore is wonderful and it's an amazing build. From one USAF Vet to another, I salute all you're doing here. EDIT: I've seen the Cylon 2 bird. I trained at Papago, at the 107th ACS for about 6 moths for a shredout of my AFSC. Never knew I was that close to such a history.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Air Force Builder, thanks for your service brother Airman and your comments are appreciated! 😃

[@wadefarris308]

Amazing video. Thank you for making it. I remember my dads stories of his team's investigation of this crash. The only difference is I was sure his team came to the conclusion that his altimeter was off or not calibrated properly & that was a factor that led to the crash. I really appreciate you making this video. My dad passed in 93 so things like this bring me back to when I was a teenager. I just wish I could watch your video with him.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Wade, thanks for chiming in! I would have loved to have met your father and I’m sorry for his passing. The investigative board may have found that the altimeter was a contributing factor, but flying so low and fast in VFR clear weather -- a barometric altimeter is just “too slow” and subject to variables. The inches of mercury have to be dialed in at the beginning of every flight and the readings may be off due to pressure differences at the destination. During maintenance of these instruments on the jet, we would see enough error at maybe below 20-30 ft that you or a pilot can’t be sure, at least in my experience. I preferred the radar altimeter to the barometric altimeter on the F-16 which is much more accurate. I’m not sure if that technology was available in the day of the Corsair II. The Combined Altitude Radar Altimeter (CARA) is not subject to atmospheric changes and gives true AGL measurements. Considering the terrain at the site area, I would think CARA readings would be changing so quickly zipping along so near to the ground that they would be unusable. In either case, I’m surely not an expert crash investigator and only added what I know of the accident. If you check out C.W. Lemoine’s analysis of the AIB on the F/A-18E that crashed in “Star Wars” Canyon, it brings home again how a very experienced pilot can get himself in dire straits with just the slightest of miscalculations while flying very fast and close to any type of terrain even with all his instruments at his disposal and in perfect weather. When I saw the video, I immediately thought of AZANG #75-0391. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6nKnZ2fi66FlZY

[@bhjihhu4703]

sweet build! rest in peace to the man who crashed =(

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Bhji Hhu, hope you're doing great! 😊

[@ironspike171]

Tom, i gave you a thumb up even befor watching this build. I know i wont be dissapointed. You should consider getting sponsored - for that part at least you me back into modelling. Atm im building the F-22 along with watching your builds. Thank you for the unique mix of building, narrating and presenting!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Iron Spike, I'm so pleased you liked it! Good luck and have fun with that F-22 😃

[@t.s.127]

the Sound of thunder is top, i love it. the build is also top 👍👍👌👌

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, T.S. ⚡⚡⚡⚡

[@charlesward3138]

Excellent. Great stories. Love the information and references.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi charlesward3138, glad you like them! 😁

[@voodoonights1671]

Loved the build and the background stories and history. Thank you for the work.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi VooDoo Nights, thanks, and it's great to hear from you again! 😃

[@joelkarlonas1553]

Good work. It's hard to find a model build video without a ton of aftermarket parts worth double the original set price.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi joelkarlonas1553, the extensive PE parts sets out there can certainly up the budgetary cost on a project for sure! 😲

[@larryshamlin7573]

Cool with the flags,like model building and finished look,great job.

[@cs8862]

Man Max you never cease to amaze me. Beautiful work as always!!!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Carlos, thanks much again! Hope you're doing fantastic 😃

[@connor5689]

Great video Max_Afterburner love to watch the builds and can't wait to see more. Keep up the great work.👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Much, Connor 😊

[@marklovett5477]

Absolutely love your builds. Great info and amazing details/skill!!!! Thank you for giving me something great to watch during these difficult times, i hope you are doing ok and staying safe!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Mark, glad it could help in different ways for you 😇

[@Kaledrums]

Really love watching your builds. You do great work, and it inspires.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Kaledrums, awesome, thank you for the generous comments! 😄

[@_Jester_]

Awesome model, I always liked the Corsair! Very much enjoying the building process as well as the narration/story behind the model. Thank you and stay safe.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi AI, much thanks for the kudos, you be safe as well 😃

[@peterkleve3529]

Another bit of excellent work, Doc. Thanks again for having us out to find the crash site :)

[@MaxAfterburner]

Cheers🍹 !

[@madazza72]

Another great build and i love all the facts you present as you go along and the sound of rain keep building mate and rest in peace to the pilot

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Aaron, thanks much 😉

[@PeteCourtier]

Love the result👍 Love the back story and the effort to show your respect. Thank you for sharing 👍🍺

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Otto, thanks, much obliged! 🛩️

[@butirki77]

Loved the memorial and the build keep it up max! Stay safe

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Yousif, be safe and well 😃

[@luizaugustodasilvajunior6159]

Once again, a beautiful job. Great!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thank you so much Luiz 😊

[@nackdibby7960]

Going to bed late again but had to finish this video and glad I did! What a great tribute and yet another incredible build! So cool you located the vicinity of the crash sight and posted the flags! This is a whole new level when in comes to scale model aircraft building videos! Well done my friend!

[@MaxAfterburner]

😉🙂

[@gcm747]

Yet another great build! Love the informative narrative and details of the jets capabilities. My number 1 model builder on KZbin.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi gcm747, hope you're doing well and thanks again! 😊

[@ryanwu332]

Such a beautiful build, the A7 is without a doubt one of the strangest yet coolest aircraft in recent history. I think you have done a really awesome job here. Rest in Peace Captain Sizemore

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Ryan for your comments 🙂

[@nackdibby7960]

I got into this build late but what a great “tribute build!” I would love to see more of these and I love the fact you are also commemorating one of our fallen service members! Good on you and you always build fantastic models with perfect tutorials! Thank you for the story at the beginning!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Nack, awesome, thank you 😃

[@0EvilLemons0]

Very touching narrative, I liked the presentation of this video with how you showed all the tools and such you used, very useful for someone like me who often wonders what the more experienced builders are using for what

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi 0EvilLemons0, I'm glad you found it helpful and enjoyable. 😃

[@dokt_ERR]

Maaaxx, great to see your build again!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hey Erlangga Raditya, thanks! 😃

[@HobRob148]

Nicely done both in model and tribute.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Rob, thanks very much. 🙂

[@xtremismodels]

Beautifully done again brother! Absolutely stunning!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Xtremis Models, thank you so much 😀. Nice MiG-25 btw 😉

[@xtremismodels]

@@MaxAfterburner Thank you to you as well. 😎👍👍

[@foabmoab]

Nicely done, Max :)

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Foab Moab, thanks, hope you're doing well. Stay safe 😃

[@foabmoab]

@@MaxAfterburner As well as can be, mate. Hope you are too :)

[@agentsofshieldnewengland6759]

This video was outstanding. They just keep getting better and better. Keep it up.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Agents of Shield NE, thanks very much! Even though it's in my standard homemade style, all the extras made for many additional hours of work on the whole production 😬

[@agentsofshieldnewengland6759]

@@MaxAfterburner that is alright. it came out amazing

[@ericsterman84]

Max, I have really enjoyed watching all of your videos. Your attention to detail and the products you have delivered have inspired me to get back into model building. Your tips and tricks have helped me improve my skill. Please keep up the excellent work and from one fellow Air Force member to another, thank you for your service good sir.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Eric, thanks for your service as well! I'm glad you're enjoying the content and that it has encouraged you to create your own personal "adventures" in model making. Have Fun! 👍

[@ericsterman84]

Max_Afterburner thanks Max. I do have a question about Tamyia panel liner, if you don’t mind. When you apply it, how long do you let it sit and when you clean it with a q-tip, do you use a dry q-tip or a wet one?

[@MrVcstealth]

Impressive and informative video! A+

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Eman VC, your kind comment is much appreciated! 👍

[@dougjohnson9563]

Another awesome build, and as always, a great story to go along with it. Seeing the disclaimer in the beginning I would be at a total loss if someone thought you were making light of this account. But seeing where we are today, I understand why it was added. Great tribute to Capt. Sizemore. God bless him for his service in our country's Military. May he rest in peace. And may God watch over his family. And thank you and God bless for your service too Max. And thank you for the modeling tips, the photos of actual aircraft for reference, and the educational tales that let us know about certain jets. And why they had the equipment they had. Keep building, I will definitely keep watching.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks so much for everything above Doug! 😃

[@gianluigimarino8264]

Great model and great job. Compliments!!!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@MaxAfterburner]

Glad you like it! Looks like you're watching a few of these in rapid succession 😃

[@gianluigimarino8264]

@@MaxAfterburner I do!!! 🤩

[@jakeenglish4974]

This is a spectacular build with an amazing yet tragic story!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Tally, thanks Splash One Modelworks 😊

[@robertdundas4593]

GREAT JOB MAX, DID THE EXACT SAME THING OVER AN A6 NAVY THAT CRASHED IN OREGON. MODEL WILL FEATURE THEIR INSIGNIA AS WELL.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Robert, thanks! I hope your project goes well for you 🙂

[@panzer-meister]

Hi, it's nice work. Especially, painting and so nice and veru understandable.I'm happy that I could watch such as video. Thank you !! Anyway, I like your speaking in a placid tone. : )

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi パンツァーマイスター / panzer-meister, thank you so much 😀

[@erjonjoni1434]

Great video beautiful work

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hello Erjon Joni, glad to hear you enjoyed this video and build. I don't think I've received too many comments on this one. 🤔

[@erjonjoni1434]

@@MaxAfterburner very kind of you. I am not that concerned about others commenting. I glad you so it. I hope it encourage you do more great videos like this . Happy Memorial Day. And thank you for your service.

[@oscarcont8207]

Very nice model and build

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, Oscar. It's not in the more popular and traditional grey color, but glad that others appreciate this build.

[@AndrewTubbiolo]

Those AZ ANG A-7s were the first aircraft I saw from the window of the Continental 727 I flew in from Stapleton Airport, Denver on May 17 1987.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Andrew, that particular date must have special meaning for you since you remember it specifically. Hopefully, something good. 🤞

[@la_trastienda]

Looking for a painting tutorial I found a sad but inspiring story. Thanks a lot

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks for your comments Corsario. 🙂

[@jeremiahramirez7111]

Great video, keep it up!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Jeremiah! 😃

[@JuanGarcia-up2gz]

outstanding keep up the good work R.I.P. to U.S. AIR FORCE Pilot and Teacher

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks for your comments Juan 🙂

[@thucy5052]

Amazing build! I actually ordered a F-16CJ but its stuck at a japanese post office do to the covid shakeups

[@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584]

Excelente video desde Chile abrazo me encanta los aviones el aeromodelismo gran trabajo 😂😂🇨🇱🇨🇱👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

Gracias Jose! 😃

[@sorichar]

Thoroughly enjoyed this build and the narrative. Having a subject with a story like this definitely makes the build mean much more. I have a couple of questions for you...what type of printer did you use for the decals you printed? How long did the FOIA information take for you to gather up? The memorial you placed at the crash site was very touching. Great job and I look forward to more videos. Take care, Scott in Colorado

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Scott's Bane, I just use my older model HPLaserJet CP2025. The FOIA didn't take long (~ 3 weeks?), but I gathered other stories and also used the information from what was provided to research more. Thanks for watching 😃

[@CJR505]

That dark blue tint on the center wind screen is a bummer.

[@raymadani270]

Just like always, a quality production by Tom. Can I delve into your knowledge base and ask if, in the Vietnam era, were MK.81 bombs used as A7-D ordnance or MK.82? I want to load my kit with 12 of those bombs. Thanks, heaps Ray

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Ray, from what I know, the Mk. 82 was the "main standard" carried by the A-7 during the Vietnam conflict. Hope that helps and thanks for watching! 😇

[@raymadani270]

@@MaxAfterburner Yes yes, thank you. 🙂🙂🙂

[@petermoscone3115]

hi Tom, its great to see another of your builds..question..when you remove wash is the swab dry or wet ? if wet, water or thinner ? thanks..Pete

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Peter, in this case since I'm using the oil paint/mineral spirit wash, I use a swab lightly dampened in clean mineral spirits.

[@captaincruise8796]

I didn't even know Corsair II's were ever used outside of the Navy.

[@MaxAfterburner]

😉

[@Robin6512]

I really like these A7's. maybe not the best aircraft but they are just beautiful

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi robin6512, they certainly got the job done! 😇

[@MegaDave1962]

We'll that build video was mostly excellent including the memory of the Lost corsair. I'm seeing now the masks are the way to go, I've been doing mine with out. Masks. Unable to build right now until I finish home renovations. But your video's will keep me interested in the hobby until I finish my home. Please keep the videos coming 🏆👍BTW How much time spent on your builds? On the average,

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi MegaDave1962, the total on average is about 60-80 hours for me these days. Thanks so much for watching! 😃

[@clydelourensz4077]

Thanks heaps for the build video and the memorial to a real hero. By the way what thinner to paint ratio do you use as you appear to get an excellent coverage straight up? Or is that the time elapse effect?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Clyde, I think it's a combo of the paint ratio and the time lapse effect that it appears to flow so nicely. I mainly use Tamiya acrylics at about a 75% paint to 25% thinner in my airbrushing work. 😇 Glad you enjoyed the video 👍

[@clydelourensz4077]

Thanks for the explanation mate. it makes sense. I too am unsing Tamiya paint, thinned 50:50 with Leveling Thinner.

[@Leo-oj1bc]

Hello great video and build !!!! i have some questions, which compressor do you use for your airbrush and do you use a gasmask or something to protect you from the color gases? And how do i clean my airbrush when i want to change the color in the tank? Thank you and have a great day

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Ani edits, my compressor is shown in the tools section of the video, but it is an old clunky Paasche D500 1/10 HP. If I'm not outdoors, I wear a hospital grade face mask and have an air handler and fan off camera. You can run some plain thinner through the airbrush to rinse it out between colors.

[@Leo-oj1bc]

@@MaxAfterburner Ok thank you very much for the quick response, love your videos, as a build idea i would say the chineese j 20, or the russian mig 25 maybe.

[@McFly1]

Fantastic model. I think if you do a better black basing technique job you will get even better paint results.

[@epiceli04]

Hi! could you build the Hasegawa A-4 Skyhawk? I really like the A-4 and would love to see you build it here on the channel.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi EpicEli04, an A-4 build would certainly bring back memories. I watched some of those in my early youth when the Blue Angels used the Skyhawk for their air show demonstrations over Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois. 😎

[@epiceli04]

@@MaxAfterburner Please do, I plan on building one and it would be fun to see what you can do with it.

[@misterbig9025]

2:23 I remember those glasses from 1980s.

[@MaxAfterburner]

😎

[@kacyklepper6297]

The LOWAT must be very dangerous When mark was making that turn around the Field was he in a blind spot When the A-7 clipped its wing on the ground ?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Kacy, hard to say for sure. I don't think he was in a blind spot. The terrain there goes up and down in many directions. He may have been in a low spot when he began looking up at the incoming A-7s and may have not noticed that the range was starting to rise again.

[@leongchoyip4837]

👍💪💯🚀

[@MaxAfterburner]

😁

[@Kachina74]

We're the arizona decals included in the kit?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Kachina74 Models, at the 23:53 mark in the video, I go over how I custom made the emblems and numbers needed for this project. The Arizona decals are not included in this kit.

[@Kachina74]

@@MaxAfterburner Thank you, I like the way it turned out

[@AvengerII]

@4:48 -- Wow. Low-flying indeed! It's a shame they don't generally survive accidents like this but I suppose it's just one of those things that happens with realistic training. The people that argue against this sort of training have to realize they DIDN'T train like this as much before the Vietnam War and they lost more pilots in that war because they didn't push them harder. They had an accident late last year with 2 T-38s and now they've talked about cutting part of the training syllabus to avoid an accident like that again. It's a shame because you're going to have future pilots put in similar situations and how are they going to react if they haven't been trained in that part of the syllabus (which in this case was formation landing)? ******* ******* Speaking of the A-7, my understanding is that the USAF generally didn't like the plane (which was another Navy design they bought like the F-4 although the F-4 was a voluntary buy and the A-7 USAF purchase was mandated by the DoD) although it was an effective light attack plane and arguably better at this job than the F-16. It had longer range and greater payload capacity. It was, of course, not as good a dogfighter and probably not as capable a swing-fighter. Its lineage was from the F-8 Crusader but the A-7 was adapted to be a world-class attack plane and it was that for many years. It just got replaced by what many consider sexier planes (the F-16 and F-18) in 2 services (USN and USAF). The A-7F adaptation was a much better plane than the A-7D which would worked out very well but they were hell-bent on getting the F-16 and retiring the A-7 altogether. Ditto for the Navy and its attitude towards the plane. The pilots I think liked the plane; the higher-ups wanted newer planes and newer tech although all the tests showed the F-16 and F-18 weren't more accurate bombers than the A-7 and that they were in fact both more deficient in payload/range than the plane they were replacing!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi AvengerII, I guess we live in a new era of risk aversion and safe spaces with many unwilling to face any obstacles. It's a real shame for the future. 😏

[@AvengerII]

@@MaxAfterburner They were like that before Vietnam! Very risk-averse, no dogfight training and the pilots did not understand the limits of their planes because they weren't allowed to fly aggressively. Really, only the test pilots and Korean War and World War II carry-overs understood how to dogfight. They didn't have any training like Red Flag and barely taught the pilots to do more than take off and fly straight and level! There was no TOP GUN, no DACT training! It was such a travesty what they did. They were so desperate for fighter pilots (during Vietnam) they were putting guys who flew cargo planes into F-4 cockpits after just a few months training in the Phantom if those guys were lucky! I hope they don't go back to those days. They killed more people in Vietnam because of the lack of preparation prior to combat.

[@bryanjacla1068]

So that's the "A Story and A Model" and "A fighter plane flown both by the USAF and USN". I didn't get the answer based on the clues and even on Wiki Are you planning to build a 1/35 tank in the near future?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Bryan, hehehe 😉

[@bryanjacla1068]

@@MaxAfterburner So what're the next builds? Are you planning also to build 1/35 scale tanks in the future?

[@michaelbenjmitchell1]

@@MaxAfterburner Well if you do a tank do the M1A1 Abrams tank. During Desert Storm a M1 tank took a direct hit which knocked out the ammo storage but didn't destroy the tank but knocked out the electrical leaving the crew to furiously hand crank the turret so they could kill the Iraqi T-72 that shot them. Luckily he didn't see them turning the turret his way and when they got his bearing with the sights on the gun they fired killing their shooter.

[@wadefarris308]

If you sell any of your models I would love the chance to purchase this one.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Wade, thanks for the offer! This one is going on my "just-because-it's-done-doesn't-mean-it's-right" shelf, as a reminder. 😉

[@flyingleathernecksdecals3491]

The bomb racks (MER's) are on backward.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Dave, please see note at the bottom of that video's "Show More" section. 😉

[@MAN394631]

All in all i find it a nice build, but what i am missing is, a bit color variations, worn effects, shades, highlights an so on, for my taste she is a bit too dark. But else all fine. Greets from Germany

[@MaxAfterburner]

Not my favorite paint scheme, but that's the way they looked back then. 😉

[@oceanvibesphotography8395]

Could u build a f111

[@jetmad79]

The build is good, but you put on the bombracks backwards.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Dániel, well of course they are! 😉

[@pussy_tracker_6931]

Damn you even went outside at the end to touch grass 💀

[@MaxAfterburner]

Fresh air...Times Square 😉

[@pussy_tracker_6931]

@@MaxAfterburner the nature looked nice there tbh

[@VonDrinkoften]

Interesting, albeit sad background story. Another informative build video and a great looking final result. Coincidentally, I also finished an A-7E (Hobby Boss) last month in a Navy scheme of VA-86 "Sidewinders" as operated aboard the USS Nimitz in 1975. The Hasegawa kit that you built looks to be a far superior kit though and will keep an eye out to pick one up. What's next? How about an A-4K as modernized by the RNZAF? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGfdYYGoat2taaM

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi James C, hope you're doing great! I have a few possible ideas, but I want to see how this latest project fares 🧐. I trust you enjoyed your A-7E build!

[@maxking7]

bellissimo ma il MER è montato al contrario

[@MaxAfterburner]

Già notato nella descrizione del video

[@destrocrimson]

If I may interject something. Please use different bits of a song. Not the same one over, and over, and over again. Dont know why it bugs me but it does.