lewis25049 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Latest off the bench is the Hasegawa 1/72 F/A-18F Super Hornet. I built this kit using an Eduard detail set and RAAF decals from Ronin, as well as some bombs from the Hasegawa 1/72 U.S. Bombs and Rocket Launcher kit. This was my first time using an extensive PE detail set, which included cockpit, canopy and external details. I particularly struggled with the external details and canopy PE. If anyone has some tips for handling PE during the build process, please let me know. Whilst I think the results look good, I think my next few kits will be purely OOB for a breather. This particular scheme and loadout was based on a few photos of this particular aircraft on Operation Okra in the Middle East in 2017 (see below). Cheers First, the references: And my version: 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Your is better than reference! Now to be a serious, you done a great job with this model, Colors and weathering are perfect Best regards, Djordje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Lovely build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 When I first glanced at the first photo, I thought I was looking at a picture of completed models. I had to look again to realize they were real planes. Talk about seeing things in reverse! Your model is beautiful and the asymmetric load out will make it a definite conversation piece in your collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I’m not a fan of modern aircraft but your Hornet looks great to me ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Nicely done Lewis, I see no issues with the PE, I have the same problems handling and fixing it into position. Your build and weathering looks excellent IMHO, I hope when I get around to mine it will look as good. I have the self adhesive PE for my cockpit and that will be as far as I go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Outstanding Lewis!!!!! Your Super Hornet is one to be proud of!!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dog Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 She's a beauty. Nicely weathered. Top job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Beautiful work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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