Mick Drover Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 The Worimi hornet is complete. This model represents A21-23 that was dressed in Worimi group traditional artwork and colours to celebrate the service of indigenous people within the Australian Defence Force during 2016. The aircraft is adorned with the name of Warrant Officer Len Waters who was Australia's first known indigenous pilot who flew during the World War Two campaign. The excellent decals are by Ronin Graphics Australia and I can't speak highly enough for them. Although thin and delicate to handle, they were quite robust even with Mr Mark Softer setting solution. The kit is the vanilla version of the 1/72 Academy F/A-18A+ 'Red Devils'. It's probably the best kit in this scale to representative a RAAF machine. Big thanks to Bruce Anders for the decals and friend Paul for coming to town with the kit. Paints are all Gunze with AK weathering products and oils used for the final touches. Hope you like it as much as I enjoyed building it. Cheers, Mick 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyverns4 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Well, that's something rather different and rather splendid! Christian, exiled to africa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Love it ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 A great scheme and fitting tribute. Ozzie Hornets always look good. I think your panel line highlights are excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 nice work, and a great looking scheme.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Great F18, very colourful and so well made, and interesting history 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 That's lovely work and a great scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Drover Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 10 hours ago, wyverns4 said: Well, that's something rather different and rather splendid! Christian, exiled to africa Thanks Christian. It's a rather spiffy scheme isn't it. Mick 10 hours ago, Giorgio N said: Love it ! Thanks Giorgio 10 hours ago, Meatbox8 said: A great scheme and fitting tribute. Ozzie Hornets always look good. I think your panel line highlights are excellent. Thanks Meatbox. Actually, if there's one thing I'm not too fussed on is the panel lines. I used AK Dark Grey but I think I'd dial it back a bit as they are a bit too contrasty for me. I'm glad to hear you like it. 10 hours ago, batcode said: nice work, and a great looking scheme.... Thanks Batcode. 9 hours ago, Gerrardandrews said: Great F18, very colourful and so well made, and interesting history 😊 Thanks. 9 hours ago, F-32 said: That's lovely work and a great scheme Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Nice, precise, sharp build. I like those colorful decals. Also moderate weathering looking great Regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Fantastic! Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewr9fkr9595 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Very interesting paint scheme mate, and a good job of it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Quite an unusual looking scheme. Good job in doing the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Looks great Mick. Good to see it completed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Bonza mate. What a corker. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 That colour scheme is just beautiful. I'm not a modern jet fan but somehow that, combined with the indigenous artwork, comes together Beautifully! Congrats! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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