HartDeco Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 (edited) Hi all. Here is my latest build: the 1/32 Trumpeter F/A-18F Super Hornet build. For this project the following aftermarket parts were used: -Eduard exterior pe set - Aires ejection seats - Red Fox Studio 3d cockpit instruments - DXM Decals - ResKit exhausts, wheels, GBU-38 bombs and AIM-9X Sidewinders Since there is no resin cockpit available for this kit, as far as I know, I used the excellent Red Fox 3d instruments and some scratch built bits instead. The Aires seats are very nice but need a few minor modifications to make them look like the real seats. The kit goes together quite good and I didn't encounter any major problems as far as I can remember. My model is not 100% period accurate as there are a few details that are not correct for the decal choice I made. Bat that's only something the experts wil notice. As with all my builds, everything was primed black, using A-Stand (Alclad) primer with microfiller. The paints I used are MrHobby H307 and H308 with a few drops of white added for some faded areas. Most weathering was done with Abteilung 502 paints, thinned with AK white spirit. A special thanks goes out to ResKit for sending their superb update parts despite the harsh times in their home country of Ukraine. Thank you for watching. René. Edited November 28, 2022 by HartDeco 62 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Superb weathering, the best F18 I've seen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Looks like the perfect amount of dirty to me. Well done, my man! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke1199 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 That is superb, fantastic weathering! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Fantastic Super Hornet! Love that dirty, weathered finish - well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Indigo Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 A masterful portrait of a real dirty beauty! Can we pleeeease have some more pics? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 That is a very impressive model - love the weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Great looking build!! Thanks for sharing. Rod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 The sea-borne look of your model looks extremely convincing to me! Congratulations on a superb build! 👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I think that looks spot on, great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Nicely-nicely done. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Perfect weathering effects for a 'end of cruise' appearance carrier aircraft. Marvellous modelling and paintwork. Any pictures of the lower surfaces please..? Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I appreciate the clean patches around the fasteners. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doxasg Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Another beautiful model made by René. Congratulations 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimB Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I'm not normally a fan of heavy weathering, but that is very, very nice. I like the mix of effects - it works very well. Thanks for sharing! Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 That "mottled" effect looks amazing, to my eyes. Thanks for sharing with us, Rene (sorry - I have no idea how to add an accent to the second "e"). Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Excellent model! Lovely weathering! Great pictures too with very nice lighting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikT Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Wow. Just beautiful. I love your attention to detail, and the weathering is out of this world! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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