trickyrich Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 This was another build that I didn’t quite complete in time for last years “in the Navy” GB…..I was a few months late with this one! This model had a swag of AM stuff thrown at it…….and maybe too much, some of the bit were probably more required more effort than they were worth, but I got to play with some cool stuff. The only real issue I had was with the red lacquer paint I used, this was not my normal MRP stuff but a new one from SMS. It seemed to react with the MRP Gloss coat, going slightly cloudy, it’s the first time I’ve ever had this issue. I managed to recover it mostly with subsequent flat clear coats, but the discolouration is still present. I am looking forward to seeing how the new Meng F/A-18E builds! Attacked is the link to the original build, thank you for looking. Model: Hasegawa 1/48th F/A-18E Super Hornet Paint: Mr Paint Lacquers and SMS Lacquer, Tamiya & Mr Hobby Acrylics, Model Master Metalizer Lacquer Extras: A.M.U.R. Reaver - F/A-18E/F/G Meshes Eduard – GBU-38 Thermally protected set. Eduard – Superbug Upgrade set Eduard – Super Hornet ECS Pipes Fightertown Decals - F/A-18E/F Rhino Airwing CAGs Reskit - F-18 Super Hornet Type 2 Exhaust Nozzles Reskit - F-18 Super Hornet wheel set Wolfpack – AN/ASQ ATFLIR set Wolfpack - F/A-18E Cockpit set 71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Turned out very nice, I’d be very happy with that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Finally! Great to see her finished! Is it only me or do we get far fewer special scheme decals lately? Or are there fewer? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Very cool and colorful finish! A real beauty, nice photography too!👍👍👍 Cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Excellent build.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I love that scheme, great build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 An excellent build and display. I like the cockpit a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Fantastic work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Wow, that`s nice ! Great looking Hornet there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Very very nice, super smart finish and subtle weathering, what not to like, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 That is quite stunning, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumBum Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 fantastic build. well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Hello TrickyDick, Excellent build and very colorfull indeed. You invested quite alot of pocket money into this build, but it shows off in the end. Regards, Orion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Jansen Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Beautiful and stunning work! Cheers, Jos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodenlee Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 A brilliant build! Your weathering looks spot on-very realistic. Cheers Shaun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gidge Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Did you need to put in any nose weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanfrandragon Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Great model and I love the tail art, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Felix Rules! 👍 But since he's been carrying that bomb since biplane days it's got to be ready to explode. The fuse can't be that long! Beautiful job on the kit, you've combined realistic weathering with the CAG scheme to create a very special bug. Nice work! Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 On 3/11/2021 at 1:05 AM, Gidge said: Did you need to put in any nose weight? opps, sorry I only just found your comment. From memory I didn't need any weight, she has quite a long wheel base and long nose, even with the AM exhausts. But I may have added about 5gm's just to be on the safe side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Navy Bird said: Felix Rules! 👍 But since he's been carrying that bomb since biplane days it's got to be ready to explode. The fuse can't be that long! Beautiful job on the kit, you've combined realistic weathering with the CAG scheme to create a very special bug. Nice work! Cheers, Bill thanks Bill. Old Felix does certainly get around a bit..... There should be a couple more showing up towards the end of the year (probably right at the end), an F-4J and a F-14A. I have the full set of jet aircraft used by VF-31 in 1/48th, (including the super rare Collect-Aire F2H-3/4 Banshee resin beast), which I will slowly adding to the built collection. Here is one I did earlier and is the start of the series, and Felix! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 14 hours ago, trickyrich said: Here is one I did earlier and is the start of the series, and Felix! Great stuff! Felix the Cat was one of my favourite cartoons when I was a kid (yes, I am that old). I think his sidekick Vavoom can fill in for the bomb if the fuse goes out. I had that same idea - build a model of every aircraft flown with Felix art - and started compiling a list. There are many, many aircraft going back to biplane days. (I told you I was that old.) I haven't got too far on my list though - just an F-14. I have kits and decals for quite a few more and I'll get to them eventually. Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Brilliant build.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Great work, love those markings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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