Avgas Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 This is my 1/48 Hasegawa F/A-18 depicting one of VFC-12's well known splinter jets. My first and probably only build for the year.. I used Furball decals, an AIM-9 from a Kinetic kit, the seeker head cover was made with a cotton bud and some plasticard and the AN/ALQ-167 is from Wolfpack, generously donated by @Stephen - once again, thank you! The seat is from the kit, made a bit busier by adding belts made from foil off a wine bottle. Paints used were Tamiya and Mr.Hobby Aqueous for the main scheme and Mr.Hobby buffables for the metalwork. Weathering is a mix of oils and make up (matt eye shadow from the high street). Overall an enjoyable build, though I had to rescribe the kit due to shallow panel lines. A product of the kits age perhaps. It didn't give me much hassle beyond that so I'll forgive it.. I hope you enjoy the pics - comments and constructive crits welcome as always. Thanks for stopping by! 61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Coool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quieto Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Wow! Very interesting camouflage! Definitely ... cool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Brilliant job ! looks amazing, esp` in that scheme. Love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Nice work! Neat scheme, new to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 If it ends up your only build for the year, then it's been a vintage year. That's a superb rendition of the Hornet. The paintwork is pin-sharp, wear and oil staining is spot on. And an accurate and original 'weapons' load as well. Take a bow, that's a brilliant F-18. 👏👏👏 Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Superb work every aspect of this build is spot on you've created a masterpiece well done 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toniosky Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Excellent work. The touch of color brought by the exercise stores is a nice eye-catching addition. Antoine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Outstanding! The paint job is superb and the details spot on. If my F-18E turns out anywhere near that standard I'll be cock -a hoop! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danntheman Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Love it this is sooo goood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Wow..love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 Thanks for the comments all, glad you like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Very cool build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 who cares if it takes a year to get a model looking that good? Definitely worth the wait as it's a cracker Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Drover Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Nice one Avgas. I do like an aggressor flavoured Hornet. Very nice. Mick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Very smart indeed, love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 Thanks chaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Absolutely fantastic, the paint finish is spot on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 It must have taken 6 months just to mask and re mask! Good job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 43 minutes ago, Farmerboy said: It must have taken 6 months just to mask and re mask! Good job. About two weeks, doing 2 or 3 patches a day. If I did it again (and I won't) I'd spray the white first , then mask it. Instead, I sprayed the grey first so building up decent coverage of white and avoiding ridges was a balancing act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyGonzales Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 What a beauty !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Wow, that looks fantastic! Beautifully executed splinter scheme and the weathering looks great - restrained but highly effective. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 3 hours ago, Vultures1 said: weathering looks great - restrained but highly effective. Well done! Thank you. To my eye, though I like them grubby, I wondered if it was overdone. I get a bit carried away in the moment sometimes! Nice to have another set of eyes and opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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