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My latest Bug: USMC F/A-18D

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  • Member since
    June 2004
  • From: 29° 58' N 95° 21' W
My latest Bug: USMC F/A-18D
Posted by seasick on Monday, November 16, 2015 11:08 AM

I built this one based on a photo I saw a while back. This Classic Hornet has an asymetric loadout with a GBU-24.  The GBU-24 is a bunker buster type, and based on a Mk84 2000 pound bomb.

Chasing the ultimate build.

  • Member since
    August 2015
  • From: the redlands Fl
Posted by crown r n7 on Monday, November 16, 2015 11:17 AM
Nice

 

 

 Nick.

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Monday, November 16, 2015 11:25 AM
Very nice build. What kit is it?

 

  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: MN
Posted by Nathan T on Monday, November 16, 2015 11:55 AM

Very nice. Assymetrical loads are really fun to do. I like the decals on the drop tanks as well. Nice touch.

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Monday, November 16, 2015 12:02 PM

Very nicely done, I love it!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    June 2014
Posted by BrandonK on Monday, November 16, 2015 12:28 PM

Yes, that is a nice build. Thanks for sharing.

BK

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

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  • Member since
    June 2004
  • From: 29° 58' N 95° 21' W
Posted by seasick on Monday, November 16, 2015 12:29 PM

tempestjohnny
Very nice build. What kit is it? 

Hasegawa 1/72 F/A-18D kit #D9:1000

The only problem with the kit is that the landing gear bays too small.

Chasing the ultimate build.

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    May 2013
  • From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho
Posted by hogfanfs on Monday, November 16, 2015 12:33 PM

Very nice, Hornet! Great job!

 Bruce

 

 On the bench:  1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

                        1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

 

  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: Piscataway, NJ!
Posted by wing_nut on Monday, November 16, 2015 4:06 PM

Looks good from where I am sitting.

Marc  

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    February 2014
Posted by USMC6094 on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 11:28 AM

NICE of all the load outs I ever saw on those, I have never seen a double sidewinder rail on a wing pylon

  • Member since
    June 2004
  • From: 29° 58' N 95° 21' W
Posted by seasick on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 11:19 PM

More commonly you will see a pair of AIM-120B/C but I didn't have any. My source said that the F/A-18D is checked out for two sidewinders as well, though its done infrequently. 

Chasing the ultimate build.

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 12:21 AM
Nice looking Hornet.

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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