exdraken Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Very nice, wow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 12 hours ago, rob85 said: That’s gorgeous work Alan, absolutely fantastic build! Rob Cheers, its finally all come together. Thanks Rob. 10 hours ago, Andwil said: I’d say the cockpit is somewhat better than “pretty good” and I can’t see much wrong with the seat belts either, fine reward for painstaking work. AW Thanks very much, yes I really should lighten up, that stage just spoilt an otherwise perfect build experience 😂 10 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: Wow! 2 hours ago, exdraken said: Very nice, wow! Double wows from knowledgeable and respected members!! 😂 Thanks very much guys 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 (edited) That's great work Alan, I've enjoyed tagging along and learned a thing or two. I've seen many photos of the plane, but your build and pics have brought it to life. I feel as if I know more about the Hornet now, something I like about modelling. Next stop the gallery with canopy? Edited April 18, 2020 by Johnson SNAFU 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 47 minutes ago, Johnson said: That's great work Alan, I've enjoyed tagging along and learned a thing or two. I've seen many photos of the plane, but your build and pics have brought it to life. I feel as if I know more about the Hornet now, something I like about modelling. Next stop the gallery with canopy? Thanks a lot Charlie, likewise I've appreciated your input which is what groupbuilds are all about. Just a few finishing in-prog pics: The wingfold actuator covers - duplicated on each side. And what might be the last photo of this build anyone ever sees, depending on the outcome...😬 I've attached the actuator arm and assembly to the deck at the back of the cockpit section, and then applied epoxy glue to the hinge part. I've secured it in position and it'll stay there till tomorrow. If the canopy stays attached, great, it'll go in the gallery. If it collapses, damages the canopy or otherwise fails, maybe I'll hide it somewhere until I can fix it. It's a stupid assembly for such a large cantilevered part, why Academy didn't beef up the hinge section or provide a mechanical connection for it is an enduring mystery... Thanks very much for following. Whatever happens, I'll be starting the F/A-18E version tomorrow. Alan 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 The epoxy worked! Finished More pics in the Gallery very soon...though this only just fits in my photobooth! Thanks again for all the support 👍 I'll be continuing in the GB with this aircraft's bigger brother, link in my signature strip 👇 All the best, Alan 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Outstanding! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Superb Al, like the subtle weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 9 hours ago, zebra said: Outstanding! I agreed with this guy Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Wow! nice one Alan, it has been great to follow your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 Thanks very much 👍 5 hours ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: Wow! nice one Alan, it has been great to follow your build. Thanks Ray, I really appreciated your support along the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Thats a fine result alan,really good job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Great build with very nicely detailed WIP. I will definitely use your experience in my Academy Hornet builds... Serkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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