You Won't Believe the Details on This A-7E Corsair II Build

Welcome to the first episode of our Craftsmen Works by ResKit series! In this exciting new venture, we’ll guide you step-by-step through the assembly of the legendary Hasegawa 1/48 scale A-7E Corsair II model, enhanced with ResKit’s high-quality aftermarket parts.

Many of you have asked for detailed tutorials on how to install and integrate ResKit’s parts into your models. To answer those requests, we’ve started this series of videos. Here, our experienced specialists will walk you through the process of detaching, preparing, assembling, and painting 3D-printed parts and model kits.

In this episode, we kick off the build of the A-7E Corsair II, an iconic U.S. Navy aircraft known for its elegant design and operational versatility. The Hasegawa kit was chosen because of its reputation for capturing the aircraft’s authentic look, making it a perfect canvas for showcasing ResKit's enhancements.

To elevate this project, we’re using the following ResKit detail sets:
A-7E Corsair II cockpit (Early version, Basic edition)
Detail set: Air intakes, wheel bays, landing gears, wheels, catapult shuttle, and holdback bar
Exhaust nozzle
Pylons for Navy version
Each set has been meticulously designed for accuracy and ease of installation, transforming a standard kit into a museum-quality masterpiece.

ResKit is a leader in the scale modeling industry, creating high-quality aftermarket parts to enhance and personalize your builds. Whether you’re an experienced modeler or just starting out, ResKit’s products are designed to meet the highest standards of realism and craftsmanship.

Have you used ResKit parts in your builds? Share your projects with us in the comments or tag us on social media! We’d love to see what you’re working on.

Thank you for joining us on this journey. Let’s get started!

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[thomasfischer]

Great video with helpfull installation hints! Thank you! Reskit is my favourite brand for after market items. Especialy the 3D stuff.
On a personal note:
I had no problems with the comments. Easy to understand and to follow.
Well done!
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇩🇪

[LonePiper]

Today we are building the ResKit A7 Corsair with additional parts from Hasegawa. Excellent video. The strengthening the landing gear is brilliant.

[danielbrandao]

Thats outstanding!!! Now I have to buy this set 😩

[stevemullis]

The detail of the ResKit parts is amazing. I can't wait to start working on my AH-64 Apaches.

[dflitton]

I like the way the metal supports for the landing gear were installed; holes supplied during the resin casting process.

[FinsburyPhil]

I have some small Reskit upgrades and ordnance - the quality is exceptional.

[georgethorpe]

I would like to see you install the 1/48 F-111 cockpit in one of your build-up’s

[steves]

Just finished painting up my Reskit seats (MB Mk 10) for the airfix hawk. Wow, they are gorgeous!

[antonistsaousis]

I would like to see the same aftermaket sets for the HobbyBoss' TA-7C in 1/48 scale too!!!!

[manfromanywhere]

Big Rea/kit fan. Love you guys and Slava Ukraini!

[dougeby]

Overall great video, this was what I was hoping you would do for the major kit replacement components you offer. I like that you are doing the entire build, with steps and tips not related to the Reskit parts. Narration is hard to listen to, I’d rather hear a realtime translation of the actual modeler. Looking forward to the next one! Hopefully you will follow up with videos for the F-105 and F-111.

[lesthiele]

Thisvlooksvto be a great build, I have subscribed to your channel as I would like to see howvthis build comes out, my only real issue I have, is the average builder like myself can not go out and buy all these upgrade sets, but that is the bature of the hobby, we can buy what we want, looking forward to the next update as this is onebof my favourite aircraft, best regards from Australia, Les

[David-tmyj]

I have a sudden urge to build a SLUF now😏

[markIburgess]

Impressed with the printing and details. The reinforcing of the landing gear is a great idea but im not sure i like the idea of it being installed so early in the build. Very prone to damage.

[johnhopper]

Going together nicely. I have this kit and have been looking at your up grades so far only have the pylons. A piece at time.

[manfromanywhere]

Fujimi is going to re-release the 1/72 A-7 kits. Will you make an intake/ detail part similar to the one you have in 1/48?

[joemoore]

What about the 1/32 scale set for the Trumpeter A7E ? There are many builders holding onto the kit when your company announced the 1/32 and 1/48 sets years ago ? We have waited 20+ years for the corrected 1/32 parts and we were excited when we heard about the Reskit upgrade ! Please help out us 1/32 scale builders ! Thank you Reskit for your great products. Cheers.

[padelisgk]

I like it....but...I don't know ...there is a lot of cutting up of the kit so it seems a bit daunting...😥...but it must be well worth it...😄

[devorer]

are you going to make a painting video?

[quattros]

Why don't you use your own voice to comment? AI is terrible. From a Greek fan of A-7 Corsair