FA18 Super Hornet 1/48 Hasegawa

TREYZX10R

Member since
August 2009
From: Borlando Fla home of the rat

FA18 Super Hornet 1/48 Hasegawa

Posted by TREYZX10R on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 9:23 PM

I built this for a Marine Vet friend of mine . The kit has a some p/e upgrades and a/m decals,just a note the markings are actually for the 2 seater. Finished with Model master enamels and Testors Dulcote.

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mrmike

Member since
November 2008
From: Far Northern CA

Posted by mrmike on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 9:53 PM

Looks great! I really like the subtle paint modulations and the overall "flight line" look. Bet your friend is pleased to have it.

Mike

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TREYZX10R

Member since
August 2009
From: Borlando Fla home of the rat

Posted by TREYZX10R on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 10:03 PM

Thanks Mike,appreiciate the kind words! Yes he was indeed happy with it and I was honored to do it for him.

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mississippivol

Member since
November 2003
From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)

Posted by mississippivol on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 10:09 PM

Love your build! Interesting that the Corps marked that bird without the red stripes on the national insignia.

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Texgunner

Member since
February 2003
From: Cameron, Texas

Posted by Texgunner on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 11:11 PM

A very cool Super Bug Trey! Beer

Gary

"All you mugs need to get busy building, and post pics!"

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Fly-n-hi

Member since
December 2006
From: Phoenix, AZ

Posted by Fly-n-hi on Thursday, September 18, 2014 12:29 AM

Nice work! One of my favorite kits!

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Buckeye

Member since
February 2007
From: Brunswick, Ohio

Posted by Buckeye on Thursday, September 18, 2014 11:21 AM

Nice build! I noticed the missing stripe in the national insignia too, kind of odd.

Mike

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Devil Dawg

Member since
March 2005
From: Lancaster, South Carolina

Posted by Devil Dawg on Thursday, September 18, 2014 1:41 PM

Great-lookin' Hornet, Trey! Impressive build. Kinda wondering about the 3D MAR DIV markings. The 3rd Marine Division is infantry, not air wing. I woulda thought it have 3MAW, for 3rd Marine Air Wing, although that would be a rare sight, too, if used at all. Interesting markings, none the less.

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

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Raymond G

Member since
December 2013
From: Greenville, TX.

Posted by Raymond G on Thursday, September 18, 2014 2:02 PM

Good job! I've really come to love the Hornet/Super Hornet over the years, and I think you did a fine job on this one. You're friend ought to be honored to have it. Where did he serve?

The first planes I saw after 9/11 were a (what looked to be) P-3 variant of some sort doing a patrol just outside of Dallas escorted by a Hornet loaded for bear. Suckers do look mean when they're angry ;-) Raymond

On the Bench:

U.S.S. Arizona (Revell)

P-51D Tribute (Revell)

57 Chevy Bel Air

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hogfanfs

Member since
May 2013
From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho

Posted by hogfanfs on Thursday, September 18, 2014 2:12 PM

Very nice build! I really like the Marine F-18's Great job!

Bruce

On the bench: 1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

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Bish

Member since
December 2002
From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Posted by Bish on Thursday, September 18, 2014 2:14 PM

Nice looking build Trey, really nice finish.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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TREYZX10R

Member since
August 2009
From: Borlando Fla home of the rat

Posted by TREYZX10R on Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:24 PM

Mississippivol thanks,the markings are from VMFA(AW) -121 Green Knights combat tour 07 ,again not accurate for the single seater but thats what he wanted. No the Corp did'nt leave out the red stripe,I totally dropped the ball on that all by myself.

Gary, Fly-n-hi,Mike,Devil Dawg, Bruce & Bish thanks!

Raymond thanks ,I know he was with an MP unit not sure which one, I'll find out this w/e.

Here is a link of the same decal and disc set we got for the build

http://www.hyperscale.com/2008/reviews/decals/fl48004reviewrk_1.htm

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Devil Dawg

Member since
March 2005
From: Lancaster, South Carolina

Posted by Devil Dawg on Friday, September 19, 2014 11:40 AM

Thanks for the link, Trey. I might have to get that decal set for meself.

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

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TREYZX10R

Member since
August 2009
From: Borlando Fla home of the rat

Posted by TREYZX10R on Friday, September 19, 2014 11:40 PM

No worries Devil Dawg , was really pleased with the way the decals layed down and they were easy to work with. The disc that comes with it is worth the outlay alone lots of good info and detailed pics of several aircraft. Also contains a builders guide as to what was accurate and what needed to be added or deleted,very helpful info.

Forgot to add these bench photos