Peter W Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Time to pitch an entry into this group build, the first of hopefully two. This one is going to be 'Raider 400' which Lloyd has already planned to build but I can't resist doing it too. The basic kit is the Hasegawa 1/48th 'Test Pilots School' boxing of the 'B' model Hornet which I'll not add much too. At the moment I only have some Aires seat and the Fightertown Decals for the 'Rough Raiders' but I might add some wheels along the way. Onto the piccies: - The Kit The Extras The Absolutely Invaluable Reference Looking forward to Saturday now and kicking off another fun group build Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 And more nice one Pete with be watching both your builds Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Time to pitch an entry into this group build, the first of hopefully two. This one is going to be 'Raider 400' which Lloyd has already planned to build but I can't resist doing it too. The basic kit is the Hasegawa 1/48th 'Test Pilots School' boxing of the 'B' model Hornet which I'll not add much too. At the moment I only have some Aires seat and the Fightertown Decals for the 'Rough Raiders' but I might add some wheels along the way. Onto the piccies: - The Kit The Extras The Absolutely Invaluable Reference Looking forward to Saturday now and kicking off another fun group build Pete How does Jake's book compare to the DACO book?, is it worth getting both? Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Shaun, I've not seen the DACO book, so can't compare like for like. If it's anything the other DACO books, of which I have a few, then it will be similar in content. I think that both authors have their own supporters who would advocate which is best, but realistically both are very good references for modellers and it comes down to how much you need both or how much you want to spend. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charley420 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I have the daco book and it is very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I have the daco book and it is very good I've got the Daco book, its excellent. But I've collected all of Jakes other titles and they have been great. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 I've been getting a little bit done on this one finally having spent some 'Aires' time on my other build getting the resin cockpit fitted. This one also needed some cockpit work as the Hasegawa kit has zero sidewall detail and the real deal has some. All was added with plasticard and beer can and I think that it's busy enough now to work, so the next step is to get some paint on. Here's how it looks before: - And a few after: - Back with more soon Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charley420 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Looking good,those seats look nice I've also been doing the same on my build, I've added a little plastic card to decorate the side walls and it looks a lot better now. Look forwards to seeing the painted cockpit. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Looking good,those seats look nice I've also been doing the same on my build, I've added a little plastic card to decorate the side walls and it looks a lot better now. Look forwards to seeing the painted cockpit. Shaun. Thanks Shaun, It really does need something on the sides just to break up the flat plastic. When you think of how much effort Hasegawa spent on getting some detail in the undercarriage bays, it makes you wonder why they left this area so plain. It's a simple fix to add some bits though, so no great pain. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Nice work Pete the pits looking good Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Good work on the sidewall detail Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Firstly, thanks for the feedback guys. Next some progress and the cockpit stage is nearly done. It's all glued to the bottom half of the fuselage and just need to spray a coat of white on the fuselage halves before getting it all together. I do need to wash the dust out of it though, as the pictures will show, but it's looking fairly pleasing and adding the sidewall detail has made it look a whole lot better. Onto the piccies of it in the fuselage halves, dry fitted together: - Should start to look like an F/A-18 soon Pete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 That's great work on the cockpit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Really nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Nice work on the cockpit Pete ,looking forward to the rest of your build Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Back with a small update but it is beginning to look like a Hornet at last. The usual amount of sanding and filling on the rear end took a while to finish but all is looking good now, until I get a coat of primer on and then, I'm sure, there will be more. I also took time out from the main bit to assemble the undercarriage. so that's ready too now. Just got the glass to clean up and fit, the flaps and a few odd bits to add before I can get a coat of grey on: - Really enjoying this one. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) Now your getting there, funny how the air frame looks a little odd with a few bits missing (tails,flaps, gear doors). Did you enjoy cleaning up the undercarriage legs?, got mine done last weekend. Shaun. Edited July 2, 2013 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Now your getting there, funny how the air frame looks a little odd with a few bits missing (tails,flaps, gear doors). Did you enjoy cleaning up the undercarriage legs?, got mine done last weekend. Shaun. Shaun, I built a Super Hornet a few years ago and kept thinking that it didn't look right. Then, once I'd put the flaps on, it all took shape. I think that the proportions of the plane just look odd without these bits. I guess it shows just how huge the trailing edge flaps and ailerons are. The undercarriage legs weren't too bad just a few bits to clean up. The worst parts is gluing the plastic parts onto them and figuring out where they go to and from, especially on the main legs. I've been watching your build too and it's coming on nicely. I saw the one that your building 'Ambush 07' at NAS Oceana a few years ago and have the decals to do it myself one day. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) Coming along very nice Pete Les Edited July 2, 2013 by wellzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) Shaun, I've been watching your build too and it's coming on nicely. I saw the one that your building 'Ambush 07' at NAS Oceana a few years ago and have the decals to do it myself one day. Pete Would love to see one of the VFC-12 jets up close, bet they look cool in the flesh. Lucky you Shaun. Edited July 2, 2013 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 I've been building this one alongside a CF-188A, also in the group build, so progress is slow but it's finally ready to start adding some colour. A last rinse to remove any dust and she goes into the paint shop soon after. Should be fun, I hope: - Back soon Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Looking good Pete Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charley420 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 I'm afraid that this one beat me as I had to concentrate on my Canadian 'Tiger'. Could a Mod please move this to the work in progress section so that I can continue with updates and get it done. Thanks Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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