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Snake45
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Zac Yates wrote:
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There is also the drive to keep this airframe 100% accurate

That is an admirable goal and one I'm glad to hear!

I assume this is an ex-French -4N or -4NA, so, USN-accurate or French-accurate? :wink:
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Would like to see a photo of the rear crew compartment. A salute to the men who served in the back of electronic and AEW A-1's (and other types)- must have been cramped, hot/cold, noisy and disorienting.
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sandiego89 wrote:
Would like to see a photo of the rear crew compartment. A salute to the men who served in the back of electronic and AEW A-1's (and other types)- must have been cramped, hot/cold, noisy and disorienting.

Couple pics here:

https://www.hangar67.com/aircraft/1952- ... ad4na/9488
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sandiego89 wrote:
Would like to see a photo of the rear crew compartment. A salute to the men who served in the back of electronic and AEW A-1's (and other types)- must have been cramped, hot/cold, noisy and disorienting.


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Bearcat SA
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Snake45 wrote:
Zac Yates wrote:
Bearcat SA wrote:
There is also the drive to keep this airframe 100% accurate

That is an admirable goal and one I'm glad to hear!

I assume this is an ex-French -4N or -4NA, so, USN-accurate or French-accurate? :wink:


Forgot to ask ... but what does bother me is the primer they have been using.... I cant see this as being accurate?
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Thanks for the crew compartment links/photos guys!
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It looks great. Skyraiders aren't FW-190s.
It's fine to take creative license on the paint or any other item. Just have fun , take pride and enjoy the process. The world needs another flyable Skyraider!
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