orckawolf Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Hello. Finding this GB gave me the push to take some rust of me, and an opportunity the reduce stash... Although I'm not a FROG fan, I dug my memory and found out that I've actually built three FROG's in the past decade, and have two more in my stash. So, here is one of them - one of my favourite aircraft - D.H. Hornet F.3. It saw better days, but all the plastic is there, but I'm afraid the decals are off register. I've put them on a window to have a few days sun bathing, hopefully it will help. I'll build it OOB, no add on, wheels up on the supplied stand. (I love the aroma of this old paper). This is how it looks now. To my surprise, looking at reference pictures, the cockpit is black. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Always great to see a new member jump onboard a group build with a popular subject. This will be the 4th Frog Hornet being built here which highlights the popularity of this aircraft. We all wish you the best.. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Probably got decals if yours can't be restored to life - depends on which scheme you will be using. Send me a PM if you are interested and we can talk it through. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Hi @orckawolf Have you had a chance to make any more progress with the Hornet since we last heard from you ? Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orckawolf Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 The children went for a few days to my parents, so I had some bench time with the Mrs. - she told me something about her job, and I was deeply concentrated with the Hornet. I've used perfect plastic putty where needed (I love this stuff!), and drilled the hole for the stand that comes in the kit. I prefer planes flying than resting.... Sorry for the phone quality pictures. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 This Hornet is looking great and nice to know you were able to offload the kids and do some modelling with the missus. Wheels up or down, the Hornet is such a lovely aircraft. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orckawolf Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) Black Vallejo primer as a base foe silver. Dark beer to cool down. Somehow I forgot there is a canopy, so now I'm masking it - the most hated process for me. Sausage farmer fingers aren't suited for this delicate job! Edited August 13, 2019 by orckawolf 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) 31 minutes ago, orckawolf said: Somehow I forgot there is a canopy, so now I'm masking it - the most hated process for me. Look on the bright side; yiu're not masking the Whitley 'greenhouse'.😉 I still have a FROG Hornet in my display cabinet, wearing the kit's 41 Squadron markings and I'm looking forward to seeing yours finished, whatever colour scheme you choose.👍 Edited August 13, 2019 by stever219 Amnesia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Looks good primed up, and a dark ale always goes down well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Just catching up on some belated threads, so it's great seeing this Hornet all assembled and primed. A nice cool ale is always a good excuse when certain modelling milestones are reached. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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