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1/48 HobbyBoss F/A-18D Hornet


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This is my completed 1/48 HobbyBoss F/A-18D, of VFMA(AW)-121 Green Knights, from Operation Desert Storm
Overall, a great kit, with only one major issue. I had to cut 4-5mm from the section between the front and rear cockpits (and the cowling too), in order for the tub to fit in the fuselage. Other than that, there was no problem.
The Meng missiles are excellent, as are the Eduard Brassin rocket launchers, and the Quickboost seats.
Another first was using Hataka Orange Line lacquer paints. I used HTK-C037 Light Ghost Grey, and HTK-C035 Dark Ghost Grey.
Problems with the original Repliscale aftermarket decals caused a delay in the build. They were supposedly for a Gulf War VFMA-121 Hornet, but some of the grey markings were lighter than the main colour, were they should have been darker. So I had to source an alternative SuperScale set, which were more accurate.
The display base is from Coastal Kits Display Bases.

So here it is finished. :)

37484338774_0a3e703549_c.jpgIan G by ian gaskell, on Flickr

24342306728_a47c0bc866_c.jpgIan G-5 by ian gaskell, on Flickr

24342312418_684d686a11_c.jpgIan G-6 by ian gaskell, on Flickr

24342320658_da2226509f_c.jpgIan G-8 by ian gaskell, on Flickr

24342320658_da2226509f_c.jpgIan G-8 by ian gaskell, on Flickr

38194982741_4a8d738912_c.jpgIan G-10 by ian gaskell, on Flickr

38194987521_bd693b5162_c.jpgIan G-11 by ian gaskell, on Flickr

24342339378_e98be00fcd_c.jpgIan G-12 by ian gaskell, on Flickr

24342343758_7aa3e75acb_c.jpgIan G-13 by ian gaskell, on Flickr

37484332384_6427fb4cf0_c.jpgIan G-15 by ian gaskell, on Flickr


 

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1 minute ago, Gerrardandrews said:

Very nice Hornet, was it really 1974 when mock ups of F17, first seen, 40 years ago, imagine, 1917 Camel in service in 1957, Hmmm😊 Aviation has stopped more or less, .

Brilliant model 😊

 

Yes, up against the F-16. Incredible to think both airframes are that old, but still very capable aircraft.

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Excellent job.  It pains me to say it but youre interpretation of fifty shades grey looks really good. I am obviously not a fan of today's camouflage but for a bog standard "on deck" fighter it is super. (Bring back gull grey and white with a pallet full of colours )!:D

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