Wee Beastie Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 This is my completed 1/48 HobbyBoss F/A-18D, of VFMA(AW)-121 Green Knights, from Operation Desert StormOverall, 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. Ian G by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-5 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-6 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-8 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-8 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-10 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-11 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-12 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-13 by ian gaskell, on FlickrIan G-15 by ian gaskell, on Flickr 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 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 😊 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 I like it ian, i don't think any part looks over done at all, very nice model Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, Hewy said: I like it ian, i don't think any part looks over done at all, very nice model Glynn Thank you Glynn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 1 minute ago, Wee Beastie said: Yes, up against the F-16. Incredible to think both airframes are that old, but still very capable aircraft. Amazing aircraft, and great times in the 70s, waiting for the next project 😊 never happen again 😐 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Superb model Ian! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xspace Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Great result, You did a rly. nice job on painting and weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Fantastic Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Love it! Cheers b. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 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 )! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toniosky Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Great looking model. You managed to make the painting interesting despite the monotonous color 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polybebber Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 A true eyecatcher, excellent build, finish and photography 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 very nicely finished model. Well done Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Nice build!!! Thanks for sharing. Rod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Very very good job, love the variations in grey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Lovely Hornet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Very nice build really like the authentic looking weathering 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Very nice Ian, great weathering. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Great-looking Hornet - well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Very very nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 another 1st class build Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Very sharp! Like that a lot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arie-v-D Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Great looking model. How does the Hataka orange line paint behave? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango 1 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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