This is my first submission to ARC. I have been greatly inspired by the contributors to this fantastic site.  For my first contribution I've sent photos of my latest project.  This is my Hasegawa A-4C.  It is not very difficult to create a beautiful scale replica of this significant aircraft from this truly outstanding kit.  My model represents a Skyhawk
flying off  the USS Coral Sea (CVA 43) in the spring of  1965 during operation " Flaming Dart One".  Forming the largest U.S. Navy strike effort since the Korean War. Aircraft from the  USS Coral Sea and USS Hancock (CVA 19) attacked military barracks and staging areas north of the DMZ near Dong Hoi.

This model was built straight from the box.  I slightly modified the fuel tank to be carried on the centerline station( drilled new holes) and hung Mk 83 1000 lb bombs from the Hasegawa bomb set on the wing stations.  The markings are from Eagle Strike (I never liked Hasegawa decals).  I used Model Master paints, which were sprayed on using my
trusty old Badger 350 airbrush. Sealed with Future.  I kept the weathering to a minimum. I used  Windsor and Newton water colors as a wash.  Followed by a dusting of brown and dark grey and pastels, then sealed with Testors Dullcote.  I am still working out my weathering technique.  I still haven't been completely satisfied with my results as of yet.  ARC has proven to be a wealth of useful information and techniques that I look forward to trying some out on my next project.
Mark