1/72 F/A-18C Hornet NATO Tiger Meet 2011

[FRO]

Hello,

 

for the "acryl mounted inflight model" lovers and all the others too, i want to share these pictures of my tiger meet legacy hornet. It´s the 1/72 kit from Academy with decals from Syhart. Finished this in february 2021.

 

Not the best pictures but here they are. First the kit only:

 

 

 

 

 

 

The kit is mounted on a ("do it yourself") painted picture of some mountains, inspired by the Axalp events of the swiss air force.

 

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some closeup impressions:

 

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Flickr Link:

https://www.flickr.com/gp/193226342@N06/587F3E

 

have a nice day.

 

Falk

[billn53]

Oh! That I like!

[MsModeller]

I was tempted to make something like this with a display team theme and you've really convinced me it's the right thing to do! 

 

Firstly - the model is f ing stunning. You weathering is so brutally real. It provides a real contrast against the backdrop - especially with the display/tiger scheme present.

 

The 'diy' mountain picture mounting iis superb. How did you get it to mount without any large holes? It looks like it was *made* that way! 

[FRO]

Thanks for your comments.

 

@MsModeller

I thought about it some time to use a photo or a painting as backdrop and came to the same conclusion, that the painting is the better contrast. 

The painting canvas is wrapped around a 18mm wooden panel. The panel holds the two acryl rods very good and the 1/72 model kit is only a minor load. To mount it on the wall, you can use a shelf or a picture frame mounting.

[kapam]

That's very cool!

Being able to "frame" a model like an artwork is a most imaginative idea!

 

[F-32]

I do love a Hornet in a special scheme, they look awesome and yours is superb - awesome presentation as well

[Screech]

My favourite Swiss Air Force Hornet!  Smashing!

[FRO]

Thank You.