marevic1 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Hi everyone. Here's my recently completed 1/72 F/A-18a in a Canadian finish. Built OOB as a test bed for some of the great techniques I've found here on the boards. it was great way to get back into the hobby after a long break. Academy's kit was perfect for a newbie like me. Previously only building amour, I've now been bitten by the aircraft bug Hope you like it. Any feedback or suggestions welcome. Thanks for looking. Jurgen 53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek A Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Wow, what a comeback; 2 great looking models! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 That looks really good! A clean build and excellent paint job.. I think I want one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Great models and very nice presentation. Weathering on the F-18A is PERFECT!!!! regards  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve4536 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 fantastic work, great job on the weathering...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Well mate, if you are a newbie, I'm the next pope and you may kiss my ring! Those two builds are exceptional! Â JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 very realistic F-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Wow, love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overpin Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Brilliant! The F-18 Hornet look magnificent, just like the real thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 (edited) I must say that in my world they are great Just the way I would (if I could ) build them!  Cheers Hans J   Edited November 21, 2016 by HansReggelsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 A stunning build, as is the F-8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Great looking Canadian Hornet!! Â The weathering is perfect and the presentation is spot on - well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I can hear the roar, great job and well photographed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Superbly built, painted & weathered Hornet. Â Nicely tooled up as well. Â Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Wow, both beautiful builds but that Hornet is just a work of art, stunning finish.  Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Looks great and the weathering is quite effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Lovely work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I really like your weathering style. Would love to read about how it is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANovaScotian Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Damn nice looking CF-18. Â What did you use for the camouflage? Those colours are spot on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Got me! Â Great to see the Aussie contingent holding up our end. Â Super build and display Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxzinbox Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Great build!! The staining and weathering look lifelike! Also props for having the aircraft wheels up in it's true form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marevic1 Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Many thanks guys! Appreciate the kind words. Â 17 hours ago, jean said: Well mate, if you are a newbie, I'm the next pope and you may kiss my ring! Those two builds are exceptional! Â JR Yep, first completed aircraft. Was a real struggle to try keep the weathering down to a minimum for me as opposed to the muddy, dirty and grime ridden armour I used to build. Â Â Â 6 hours ago, SoftScience said: I really like your weathering style. Would love to read about how it is done. Will do my best to document things during my F-14b build. Â Â 6 hours ago, ANovaScotian said: Damn nice looking CF-18. Â What did you use for the camouflage? Those colours are spot on! Colours actually came about by mistake. Instructions called for Grayish Blue H33 (Hobby Color) and I thought I had that in my stash when picking up the paints, only to find that I had Blue Gray (H337)when I got home, which is an entirely different shade So after looking at reference photos I tried matching the shade by sight by lightening the paint with white and light grey. Lightened up a few panels and after the wash seemed to compare well to the photos I had. Thanks again. Jurgen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 That's spot on, great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Beautiful Hornet, the weathering is spot on, and some great photography to boot. I want to build a Canadian Hornet so bad, and have the Academy kit, and now you've provided a great example to try and follow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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