CMSCHLOM Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Hello every one. This is my latest build for a dear friend who is a Marine. These Academy kits are absolute jewels, fun to build, very little sanding and filling, and a wide range of options. I'm even thinking of taking a crack at Academy's Big 1/32 scale of this same jet. This is a war weary CAG Bird from its 2007 deployment to Afghanistan. The base is from Coastal Kits and represents Kandahar Air Base. Well, on to the pics! Semper Fi! 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbay133 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Beautiful modelling, The 'war weary' weathering certainly conveys the feeling of a well used Hornet. Well done. Cheers Graeme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane39 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Nice job indeed. Totally agree. The 1/72 Academy hornet kits are little gems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Excellent Red Devils Bug ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Beautifully done! On 11/10/2019 at 8:34 AM, hurricane39 said: The 1/72 Academy hornet kits are little gems. Would the Academy kit be the best option in 1/72nd scale? What about Hasegawa? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 2 hours ago, kapam said: Beautifully done! Would the Academy kit be the best option in 1/72nd scale? What about Hasegawa? Academy is head and shoulders above the Hasegawa F/A-18 and F-4s in 1/72, 1/48 & 1/32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Very nice. A well used example. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planehazza Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 This might be the girliest thing I have ever said, but that is a lush shade of red on that tail. It looks very space marine ish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Very nice grubby Hornet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Vultures1 said: Very nice grubby Hornet! And they do get that grubby! I actually think the dirtier they get the better the camouflage. Edited November 12, 2019 by CMSCHLOM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.thumb.jpg.eca0c14e328767d0864cd6db01ca9ccf.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now