crobinsonh Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) Finally finished 9 years after I bought the model and at least 6 years after I started it! Academy Hornet Blackbox cockpit Aires front U/C bay Airs GBU bombs Zacto sidewinders Lots of Eduard etch SAC metal U/C Aires exhausts (undersized) Gunze Sangyo for all airbrushed paint, vallejo for cockpit and detail, MIG oils for weathering 2H Pencil for panel lines I made a LOT of mistakes but also learnt a lot on my first 1/32nd jet. I will pin all weapons next time for a start and do the windscreen and canopy ASAP. Many of the problems where just due to my inability to focus and complete the model. Therefore it lay around and got knocked around. Here is the WIP http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234980177-132nd-academy-fa-18d-hornet-3715-calling-time-on-this-one/ This is my second completion this years (after a Trumpeter F-106) and I would not let myself move on until I had finished these 2 models. Next stop 1/72nd CMR Buccaneer (I am a huge Buccaneer fan and as some of you may know the lucky, privileging owner of Buccaneer XX894 as well as a member of the amazing Buccaneer Aviation Group). For this kick in the bottom and change in focus I must thank Steve (FRITAG), Neil (WOODY37), Bill (NAVYBIRD) and Andy (MELCHETT) as big inspirations on how it should be done! Edited July 3, 2015 by crobinsonh 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alan P Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 What a brilliant example of this excellent kit! Very good weathering, reminiscent of the real thing. Great work and lots of nice photos, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 superb looking hornet, fantastic job on the paint and scheme , and weathering looks great.... very nice build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Looks great and well done to you for seeing it through to the end! Can you tell me your approach to the canopy seals? Regards Richard C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Top notch build of the Hornet. Easily one of the best renditions I have seen. Congrats to a great build. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 That's a bit of a corker, that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Looks great and well done to you for seeing it through to the end! Can you tell me your approach to the canopy seals? Regards Richard C Hi Richard, It was actually much easier than I thought. I just cut Tamiya masking tape to really thin strips to mask it and then used Gunze Sangyo paints matched to a photo I had for the colour. Hope that answers your question and thanks for your comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 better late than never ;-) excellent Hornet!, top model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 better late than never ;-) excellent Hornet!, top model Too true my friend - but hopefully a bit quicker next time :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomW Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Inspirational - and some beautiful weathering touches. 9 years from purchase to completion just goes to show that good things come to those who wait Regards Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Top tier paintjob. Great details. Bravo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusan L. Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Ah, masterpiece! love the markings: All the best! Dusan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Outstanding job, love all the detail work and weathering! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRho Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Wow! Just a beautifully finished kit there. Not often do you see the coloured stars and bars on front-line a/c these days (that's the US Marines for you, I suppose). Superb subtle but appropriate weathering. Stunning all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Wow, excellent job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 Wow! Just a beautifully finished kit there. Not often do you see the coloured stars and bars on front-line a/c these days (that's the US Marines for you, I suppose). Superb subtle but appropriate weathering. Stunning all around. I agree - I loved the schemes of the 60's, 70's early 80's. The best markings ever where on the USN and USMC aircraft IMO. At some point I am planning on a 1/32nd Tomcat in something like the early Wolf pack markings. All those lovely colours on a beautiful airframe. Thanks for your kind comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Looks amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucaP Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 excellent job Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Congratulations and admirations - and plenty of them! V-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Good final result. 9 years is my kind of time scale! Thanks for sharing Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixup_1 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Wow!! This is stunning!! Just goes to show, taking ur time really does pay off lol Thanks for sharing this, love it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 Well just before I left for my trip I managed to knock the kit against a wall and broke off the right hand folded wing, pylons & tanks and GBU's. I did not know whether to cry or scream. UGH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 STUNNING model, love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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