What a beautiful model. And RIP Milo, a wonderful tribute for your best bud.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks FivePoints, I feel like I'm living in a completely different world now. Glad you enjoyed the A-6E build!

With the music I feel like I'm watching model building in the Blade Runner universe.... and I am thoroughly enjoying it

@MaxAfterburner

3 жыл бұрын

😉

17 years - to stick around that long, he musta really loved you. Fair winds and clear skies, pupper!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hawker Typhoon. Our father-and-son bond was so important to me. We shared everything together.

@hawkertyphoon4537

5 жыл бұрын

@@MaxAfterburner he's loitering up there like an AWACS - Not gone, merely out of sight. time to fly together will come. But not just yet...

Outstanding Hobbyboss A6. The Intruder is a beautiful looking aircraft no doubt. Nice tribute to end too. RIP Milo.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi yakidin63, I appreciate your comment and thoughts. Thanks for watching!

@frvandooren9579

5 жыл бұрын

Nice model design but molding is not up to what one may expect: there is no scissor on the nose UC strut; the fit is not very good mostly in the nose and intakes areas. the main wheel bays should have been better detailed Definitely not a beginner's model

@garybrounstein7725

3 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done Intruder. It was an added bonus for you to add some historical references on the A-6 & mentioning of the movie by Stephen Coont’s book. My friend is in the development of R/C model kit of the A-6E with 12-foot w/s. All surface controls including slats, flaps, retracts & more fully operational.. Thank you. Job well done. Gary

Another outstanding job! Sorry to hear about Milo, at least he lived to a ripe old age. Something special about pets, isn't there? They work their way into your heart.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen, thank you very much! I wish Milo could have lived forever.

I really love how your model comes to life. You made the right choice about the flaps. Also your sound/music choice is great. Enjoyed every video. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sander, I'm grateful for your comments and it inspires me to continue!

Just for future knowledge...no Naval aircraft ejection seats were allowed to go with worn paint. The greatest enemy of an aircraft at sea (other than adversaries) was salt water corrosion, and the seats and cockpits were inspected daily and any worn areas were painted to cover them and keep them safe from any salt water effects. All bare, stainless components were lightly greased to aid in anti-corrosion treatments. Also, any worn or dirty parachute and seat belts were replaced to prevent deterioration and to keep the strength of the material. As an AME (Aviation Structural Mechanic, Environmental and Egress Equipment) for 3 1/2 years with VF-102, I dailyed numerous aircraft both on board ship and back at NAS Oceana, VA. No aircraft was allowed to launch until it was done, so there were many late nights in the hangar on shore waiting for other shops to finish so we could do our inspections, and we were the last to daily an aircraft on board before launch. If any work was done in the cockpit after our inspection, we had to re-do our inspection to insure the bird was safe for launch. I've watched many build videos and too often builders would add wear and grime to the seats. I hope this will help in future builds and for any other builders who have watched. The build overall was excellent with this minor error.

@IntrudersForever

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service Jim. I agree with you 100%. When a scale modeler does this it is to highlight raised areas of detail that would be lost to the naked eye. Gives it a "reflection" that sunlight would do on the actual aircraft if it were a full scale bird. Most modelers will dry brush these details yet I really like the technique this modeler did. It's merely to make the details pop out to a viewers eye and not so much to represent worn paint.

@puffthedragon3983

5 жыл бұрын

Lighten up dude ... it's just a plastic model. Enjoy life to the fullest and stop nitpicking!

Always loved the A-6. As a child, I lived near Whidbey Island NAS were most A-6's and EA-6B Prowlers were based and was their training center so it was a pretty busy place. I would sit there for hours watching them come and go. Awesome build. :)

@MaxAfterburner

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ronnie, thanks for the stories. Gone, but not forgotten.

@ronnie_5150

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaxAfterburner No worries. :) What made it the coolest was they actually had a runway that was set up like a carrier deck with arresting cables so they could actually perform cable arresting landings.

This was a pleasure to watch. Thanks for showing us your skills!!

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks sirira, very kind of you to say. 😊

Great build and superb results. Amazing.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi cygnusx10, thanks so very much!

Incredible build and video. To be honest, losing a pet just makes model building so much more difficult. I had to take a break for a few months. Once I was done grieving, it's go time. As a fan of your work I hope you are doing better each day.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks much EDX2308, I appreciate the sentiments.

Great video and I am so sorry to hear about Milo...Prayers for you and Milo. I am looking forward to the next video...Thanks for sharing...

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, I appreciate the support. Best wishes!

Scraping instead of dry brushing...I like it. Something new. To me anyway. Thanks!

Thunder claps... reminds me of my 3 years in Illinois. Great work!

outstanding work! Sorry for your loss.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi DrummerDude, thanks 🙂

Your builds are just amazing!

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Fish Barbeque, thanks! I thought the "dirty look" came out well on this one. 😉

Beautiful model! It's a work of art for sure!!

@MaxAfterburner

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dezinguy 1971! It's dirty, grimy and "used"-- my favorite look for a military jet model. 😉

I love your vids. I really enjoy all the facts and info you scroll across the screen.

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonathan, so glad you like the extra features! 😃

Amazing how realistic this looks. Great job

@MaxAfterburner

Жыл бұрын

Hi Drew, thanks, glad you like the look of this Intruder A-6E.

Wow,very good. Love flight of the intruder. 😳AWESOME.He lives on in your memory of him.

@MaxAfterburner

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Larry, thanks for watching and for your thoughts on Milo. Everything is so different now without my little guy. I know you have experienced the same with Lumpy. 😢

@larryshamlin8578

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaxAfterburner she was my little buddy for over 13 years,it's terrible to lose someone who is really loyal and your real friend 💔 God bless there little souls.🙏

Sorry to hear about your pup..... more like your child than just some animal. Great build by the way. When I worked in Afghanistan, I lived and worked near the airfiled... man the Intruder was the smallest plane on the field but it was the LOUDEST!! 😲

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Erroll, I never saw an active A-6 in my military days, so that's an interesting observation on the noise.

hurray! a new video! been loving your work so far and have used your techniques to further my modelling along. Keep up the amazing work

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks kommasar, I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos and finding something useful for your models!

Very good vid, and very interesting additional historic inputs as always...something that nobody else does and which enriches our hobby. Thank you!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi migal ant, I'm glad you liked the extras in the video!

how much i love naval aviation, i cant tell...amazing building!

@MaxAfterburner

11 ай бұрын

Hi bigfefu, Fly Navy! 😉

Wow ! beautiful piece ! nice build ! thank you ! GO NAVY !

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alexander 😃

Very nice. Your videos help relieve my anxiety and entertains me. Keep building.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jakob, thanks, I'm delighted you enjoyed it!

Glad you shared this video... Loved it....

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi TowMaters, happy you liked this one. Thanks for your support!

Excellent work!

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Hello and thanks 🙂

Beautiful work and very touching tribute at the end for Milo. 😊👍

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks D, very appreciated.

As usual, beautiful job.

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rick, thanks so very much for the kind comments! As an amateur I was especially pleased at the exterior look on this A-6E. It came out better than I thought it would. 🧐

I spent a number of years with Marine A-6E squadrons VMA (AW) 332 (Moonlighters) and VMA (AW) 224 Bengals as well as EA-6B squadron VMAQ-2. Love these birds. Nothing we have had since can bomb like an Intruder. 332's motto was "Let us Intrude on your behalf".

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Very nice, thanks for your service Andrew! 😃

Man that turned out really really nice. 10+. !!!!

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dog Lover112233, thanks much, I'm very glad you liked it! 😄

Fantastic job!!!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ramon!

Sir you are the world artist ever. thanks for all these details

@MaxAfterburner

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ali, thank you so much 😀

First time I've seen one of your videos. Love the way you add the trivia facts throughout the video. Subscribed!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, glad to have you aboard!

So sorry to hear about Milo. We lost Gino last year. The nicest, well behaved dog you could meet and taken too soon. I understand the pain it causes.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Harry, thanks. I'm sorry for your loss as well. We sure cherish the times and fun together, but boy, it is tough when we get to this point as you well know.

Nice honest review. Thanks

My favorite plane. Like side by side aircrew positions.

Wonderful tribute to your pup!!! Nice job on the Intruder as well.

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi arkbuilder 2012, thanks for your kind comments. 🙂

Love your work!. You inspired me to make model after 20 years again. And as composer love the ambient music also ;)

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Julian, thanks! It was someone else who inspired me to start up again, so I'm glad to spread the fun. I'm also glad you liked the music, I wrestle with finding and picking tracks!

Amazing skill thanks for posting

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Vinny, thanks! 😃

Great kit love the A6 intruder

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Hi vaderboy121 😀

Good instructive video. Beautiful model.

It is interesting to go back and watch some of your older videos,Tom. This would have to be one of your finest in my opinion. Just the whole balance between the colour toning and the level of weathering is so realistic.

@MaxAfterburner

Жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen, I agree. It was one of those that worked out pretty well as far as the painting and detailing.

You should be proud, a superb model. One we all dream we can achieve.

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, much thanks to you for the kind and generous comments! 😄

Stunning!

@MaxAfterburner

4 ай бұрын

Hi GaryT, much appreciated, thank you for the kind comment 😎

GREAT WORK Max! i love your work on this A-6 and the rest of the navy planes you have built!!! please keep them coming!!.I'm so sorry for your loss Prayers for him

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Gabriel 🙂

Fantastic build. RIP sweet Milo.

@MaxAfterburner

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. Milo's birthday and the date of his passing are both coming up soon.

Excellent video - thanks!!

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul, I'm appreciative of the supportive comments, thank you! 😃

Incredible!

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maxwell 😀

My favorite was The A6e Intruder so thanks for the video And I really like it

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Guian 😊

Outstanding and awesome!!!! 👍

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Flak Jack Ed Thanks so much for the kind kudos 😊

Another fabulous looking build mate. I love the final weathered look that you achieved. Great job!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks James C, hope you're doing fantastic!

Completly amazing model. Congratulations.... And thank you so much

@MaxAfterburner

Жыл бұрын

Hi Alberto, thanks, it's one of the better outcomes on this channel.

Just to add a bit to this, the turret under the nose is called a DRS, or Detection and Ranging Set. When the aircraft is sitting on the deck, unless they were doing maintenance on the system, the turret would have been rolled backward into stow to protect the three lenses on it. So technically, you should only see the lenses when the aircraft is in flight, or as stated, when maintenance is being done, and they are testing the system. Aside from that, this is a spectacular build, and looks just like the A-6E's that I always saw on the various carriers I was attached to!! Great job!

@MaxAfterburner

Жыл бұрын

"We're Code 2 for DRS failing to stow at power down."

It’s not a long time that I’m following you. And I really like your videos. Particularly your explanation and history of itch build. 👍👍👍👍

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Nino Nino, thanks! I'm grateful for your positive feedback and happy you're enjoying my model corner!

Dam it..I lost my Akita, Katsu, about two months ago..he was my guardian angel and my best bro..he was only seven. I've been in the suck ever since..I'll miss him every day. Great tribute to your pupper and nice job on the intruder

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg, I totally understand. I hope the wonderful memories of Katsu sustain you. Peace.

Outstanding!!!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so very much Donald!

Excellent work my friend. Congratulations.

@MaxAfterburner

9 ай бұрын

Hi, cesarrodriguezcastaneda494, thanks and cheers! 🙂

Thanks for another great upload. Excellent work and research on the aircraft and available version builds.... and very sorry for your loss... Milo had to be your best mate.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Eustace, Milo was the best! I'm thrilled you enjoyed this latest video, thanks for watching!

Your models are really master piece. 🇧🇷🇺🇲

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marcelo, that's very kind of you to write! I'm just an amateur, though 😃

Great job on the model. It turned out really well.

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mrblujet, thank you so much 😀

Looks great probably your best work yet!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Zero, thanks! We're always trying to do better.

Very nice work on a kit with several "challenges".

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary, not as fun as I thought it was going to be. 😏

Great model, well done!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks AlexLP!

Welcome back!! I’ve missed your videos!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pranay, hope it wasn't too long for you! 😎

Great work! I really like intruder. Good to see nice video.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi JR Kim, the A-6 certainly seems to be a popular subject. I'm pleased this one is getting a nice reception!

I was looking for inspiration for my next build, and boy did I find it! Fantastic video, loads of very interesting information regarding the jet and some great techniques especially the cockpit instruments. I have ordered the Tamiya panel liner. Thank you for posting the video, it is very very helpful! I found the soundtracks used very pleasant too.

@MaxAfterburner

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, so very happy that you enjoyed many aspects of the overall video. I wish you great success on all of your projects! 😄

Very nice! I’ve built this kit and you make it look a LOT easier to get a great looking model than it actually is. Loved it!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill, you know how tough this one was by your own personal experience!

I’ve been waiting for so long for another video and this didn’t disappoint!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

That's so great to hear! I'm really overjoyed to know there are viewers out there anxious for another video. Thanks Triggered Much? for your comment! 😃

Beaut job......the build, painting and weathering. Really enjoyed the whole process including the information and your commentary......a pleasure to watch. Vale, Milo.....sorry to hear about the loss of your best friend.

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert

Stunning work again my friend. I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Milo was very lucky to have such a great father and I have no doubt you gave him an amazing life.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Isaac, he was so amazing.

I've just discovered your videos and find them absolutely fascinating, informative and entertaining. Thanks for bringing us this great content, and condolences for the loss of your friend Milo. I'm sure you will see him again one day. All dogs go to heaven.

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Hi yamabushi170, thanks for your kindness and comments 🙂

@yamabushi170

4 жыл бұрын

@@MaxAfterburner *cough* Panavia Tornado GR4 *cough* ¬_¬

Great videos as always you truly are a good Craftsman. Sorry to hear about the loss of Milo.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Andy! I'm very grateful for all the kind messages for Milo. It's been very nice that viewers would take the time to send condolences.

Great build man!

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dejan 😎

MrD53 A magnificent build but I found your video most informative which in my opinion adds to the understanding of the aircraft and enhances the whole process of producing a faithful true and sympathetic rendition. Please keep them coming as one coming back into the hobby after a long absence this is precisely the approach that I find most helpful.

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks MrD 53, I'm glad you enjoyed them 😃

Crimson_Ghost said it the best. Thank you for sharing with us all. Bless you and your little buddy Milo.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mack Daddy 🐕

amazing work!

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Evan 🙂

I really enjoyed your build, you have do e a outstanding job, of a great aircraft.

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Les 😃

Hello, this video is one the best video of full build I ever seen, because It has both didactic and historical value, congratulations!

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Enrico, thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed the presentation. I try to add interesting facts and such to help entertain the viewer as well as having fun with the model build portions. 😃

Wow, gorgeous video. Thnx ...

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much James, I'm thrilled that you liked it!

You are a hell of a model.builder man. I've been watching you and Scale-a-ton. I want to get back into it, but with both of your attention to detail styles. Awesome stuff 👍

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos 😃. Scale-a-Ton is one of the very best on KZread imo.

Awesome build! I really enjoyed the video.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I guess it had better be good for someone with IntrudersForever as a handle!

Excellent video Max. Very nice build mate

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Armour Empire, I appreciate that! I think armor is actually the best genre for model building. It has so much range and versatility. I'm in awe of guys like you who take it up.

very impressive build

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Night Train!

Thanks very much for sharing this build. Our sympathy to you in the passing of Milo. We recently felt the same pain with the loss of our rescued family pet.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mgpetruby, I'm sorry for your loss as well. I guess we need to focus as best we can on all the love, joy and fun we had with them when they were here.

Amazing. Soory for your loss.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr B!

That's a great looking model! I'm sorry to hear of your loss, Milo was clearly a very loved little man.

@MaxAfterburner

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justyn. Milo was the greatest thing to ever happen in my life. His passing has been truly devastating to me.

Watched it again Thanks mate

@MaxAfterburner

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, thanks 👍

Great video build mate sorry for you loss buddy.

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary, Milo is sorely missed.

Looks great, well done 👏👍 R,I.P Milo

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jose 🙂

That is an awesome Intruder, well done! Sad to hear about Milo, it is never easy when they leave us. My cat Cooper passed away in April and how I miss the little bugger. God speed Milo and be in peace.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks JS Idaho, and I'm sorry to hear about your Cooper. Our pets are so important.

In my old man's house, there are a few huge boxes filled with models me and my brother used to put together back in the 90s. These videos made me feel like picking them up and reviving them all. The A6 is also there. Subscribed. RIP Milo

@MaxAfterburner

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex The Photographer, thanks for the interesting boyhood story. I hope you have fun and many great memories revived!

@theshuttergrind

3 жыл бұрын

@@MaxAfterburner I surely hope so, in a near future. Your Channel has become my new favorite lunch time must-watch. Cheers Max!

Your videos are so relaxing. I wanna get into plastic models again but I don't mix well with plastic. I just don't have the patience.

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, me neither sometimes 😉. Thanks for your support!

Fantastic tip regarding sanding/scraping paint off the instrument panels to highlight their details. Much easier and more effective than trying to brush paint them.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cookeh, some of the simplest techniques can yield some nice results!

What to do on a rainy day? Build an A-6E Intruder. I remember those well from the US Navy. Great video build.

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks radioactivelarry 😀

Great video and build! I'm so very sorry to hear about Milo. I too had a chihuahua mix that lived to be 18 years old. I recused him from the shelter when I was about 14 so we pretty much grew up together. Having a dog that long is a blessing. They become a huge part of your life. I too look forward to meeting my dear Zack again someday. Take care

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

So true Kevin. Best wishes to you and Zack.

Really enjoyed this. I served with Marine A-6 E squadron VMA (AW) 332 in the states and forward deployed. Also supported VMAQ-2 (the EA 6 B's in your video). Thanks

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic Andrew! Thanks for your service, sir.

what a great job I really love it.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ardecon Hobby, thank you!

Beautiful

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again to you MAAA!