markmcguire25 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I bought this as a quick build, mojo restorer. It didn't work out exactly as I had hoped. But I did have fun, and that's what counts, right? WIP here- Thanks for looking! Stay safe 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Owl Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Snap! Dude I applaude your patient's those decals must have been a huge undertaking great job on your masking as well on the nose cone and canopy lines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Great result from the R-M kit. The decals must have caused a few hair-pulling moments 😂 Very nice engine covers...what did you use to make those? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Wow that's superb work, the decalling must have taken ages! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 turned out great! those decals seem to be worth what they charge for them! the red nozzle covers and RBF tags just break the color enough to make it really interesting!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 WOW!!!! I got dizzy looking at this Super Hornet and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Tip Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Fantastic! I sure as hell won't do this one as my patience with decals is very limited... Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 looks superb, really outstanding work. Well done mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markmcguire25 Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 Thanks all, for the positive comments. The decals were simultaneously exhilarating and exhausting. At one point, after a MARATHON 4+ hour decal session, I was literally cross-eyed. No hyperbole or exaggeration, I couldn't focus my eyes for almost an hour. Even though it's still a 20 footer, I dig it. 10 hours ago, Alan P said: Great result from the R-M kit. The decals must have caused a few hair-pulling moments 😂 Very nice engine covers...what did you use to make those? I used thick tissue paper (like the kind you get with new trainers) soaked in modge podge, then shaped into place. A small slice of sprue holds the RBF, and I sprayed Tamiya X-7 Red with some handbrushed highlights. First time and pretty easy. Also my first time to make use of the Eduard RBF that I have stacks of, from every Big-ed set I've ever purchased, Who knew? Mark 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Absolutely spectacular! And that nose gear looks very convincing. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 That is a great looking Hornet. I’ve got those decals myself as well as the Syhart ‘100 years of Naval Aviation’ set, so I guess I’ll know how you felt when I get around to using them. This model is tempting me to make that soon, maybe I could do both together 🤪 Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 That's an ambitious scheme for sure. I'm impressed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Superb work! Great result with that digital camo - now give your poor crossed eyeballs a rest 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Very impressive. I love your detail and weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 I salute you sir. That decalling does not look like fun to me. Brilliant job, Mark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markmcguire25 Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 Thanks everyone for the kind words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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