desmojen Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I am just starting out on a long term project, the subject being a Hasegawa 1/48 F-18A. It will be done as one of the lovely RCAF demo birds, specifically this one... I have bought Aires wheel bays and jet pipes and a Black Box cockpit for it, I've given up on intakes now as they just don't seem to be available and the covers for the demo bird are quite colourful anyway. My problem (if you can call it that!) is that the Aires wheel bays are so lovely. I need some decent pictures of the wheel bays so that I can see what colours things need to be. I have one nice shot of the instrument panel of 711 but I don't have any pictures of the back half of the pit. Now I know the Daco book would most likely be the answer to all my problems reference wise, but I am slightly unwilling to spend nearly £40 on something that will be used but once. So, does anyone have any good pictures, pointers to good net references, or, heaven forbid, have the Daco book and perhaps be willing to lend it to me for a few months??? A lot to ask I know, but if you don't ask......... Jen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Guess who? There's also No.2, in the "Modeler's eye series," which has photographs laid out in the sequence in which you build Hasegawa's 1/48th F/A-18C or D, in fact the book is designed as a companion to the kit. Then there are a couple of articles (nicked, without shame, from the Net,) on building 1/48th & 1/32nd CF-18s. I'll need a reminder (again, sorry) of the address, if you'd like the loan. Edgar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Know what you mean about the intakes Jen. There is nothing of any worth out there, the Seamelss suckers parts being absolutely horrid in use, and the thought of having to navigate them around the backs of the Aries wheelbays is going to b a hard task. I'm having problems justifying thAT HORNET BOOK TOO, maybe you could buy it and flog it to me cheap when you have finished with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmojen Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Well actually mental old fruit, I'd prefer it if you bought it and selled it to me cheap! Edgar, you really are my fairy godmother PM inbound Jen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 G'day Jen, Have you had a look here http://s205409446.onlinehome.us/walk-jet.htm There is plenty of good refeence material available.Scroll down to find a plethora of Hornet piccies, cheers, Pappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Edgar, you really are my fairy godmother PM inbound Jen. Fairy? Me, with my build? Godmother doesn't sound right, either; I don't touch those hormone creams. Edgar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Drover Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 (edited) Hi Jen, Primeportal also has some great walkaround photos of a variety of aircraft. The images in the F-18 section are fantastic. http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/fa-18_home.htm In particular these showing the wheel bays. http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/bill_spi...-18a_walk_4.htm http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/bill_spi...-18a_walk_5.htm Hope this helps. Regards, Mick Drover Edited August 29, 2008 by Plastic_nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I've got the Daco book if you would like to borrow it, I won't need it for a while. It is astounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmojen Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 I should mention here actually that edgar has (yet again) stepped into the breech and sent me both the Daco book and a Modellers eye one, as well as a bunch of printed off the internet stuff. From flicking through them last night I can see that I have everything I am going to need there, along with the link posted by Mick. Thanks for the response fellas, you know it's very much appreciated here. And many thanks for the offer Turnerdad Jen. P.S. Mental, by the Daco book, it's worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjD Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Hiya Jen! Good work on starting that F/A-18...can't think what you'll be using that for! Will drop you an email as I can help you out with this one. Chars! Andy D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmojen Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 Hi Andy, I don't expect it to be ready in time for Telford, I'm aiming for the Spring show at Yeovilton. The Eagles will be ready though Jen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjD Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Well I still can't wait to see them knowing how well you build Jen! Keep up the good work! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entlim Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 have a mooch here http://www.cybermodeler.com/aircraft/fa-18/fa-18.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I am just starting out on a long term project, the subject being a Hasegawa 1/48 F-18A. It will be done as one of the lovely RCAF demo birds, specifically this one...I have bought Aires wheel bays and jet pipes and a Black Box cockpit for it, I've given up on intakes now as they just don't seem to be available and the covers for the demo bird are quite colourful anyway. My problem (if you can call it that!) is that the Aires wheel bays are so lovely. I need some decent pictures of the wheel bays so that I can see what colours things need to be. I have one nice shot of the instrument panel of 711 but I don't have any pictures of the back half of the pit. Now I know the Daco book would most likely be the answer to all my problems reference wise, but I am slightly unwilling to spend nearly £40 on something that will be used but once. So, does anyone have any good pictures, pointers to good net references, or, heaven forbid, have the Daco book and perhaps be willing to lend it to me for a few months??? A lot to ask I know, but if you don't ask......... Jen. Seamless intakes are coming from Dmold http://dmold.ucoz.com/index/0-4 Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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