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Hi all.Finally back to the hobby after a fews years break.I almost exclusively built armour prior to my break but have now been bitten by the aircraft bug.This is my 3rd attempt at an aircraft build so am keeping it to OOB.This is Academy's 1/72 F/A-18a.
As I mentioned, this was a straight OOB build.Unfortunately no in progress pics as I didn't know how this would go.I've got it to the point where I've pretty much finished the paintwork and weathering.
Pilot figure was donated by a friend from his spares box.Did a bit of rescribing and cleaning up.
Fuel tanks and weapons done. The weapons just need a wash to pick out the details.Hoping to have it finished soon.Thanks for looking!Jurgen
A very nice start, I'm looking forward to the finish.
Toshi
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I love the weathering you've done on those fuel tanks, would like to get a peek at the technique? Panel lines are a touch dark for my taste, but you have a solid looking build in progress there friend. I like it.
Chris
Nice Ice Bug.
Chasing the ultimate build.
Thanks guys :)
SaltydogII I love the weathering you've done on those fuel tanks, would like to get a peek at the technique? Panel lines are a touch dark for my taste, but you have a solid looking build in progress there friend. I like it.
That's some nice work! I've seen some of the USN F/A-18s in person and you've done a great job on capturing the look of them.
"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen
Really, really like the weathering you've done here. Really.
Thanks guys.Gave the kit a shot of Matte. Really dulled things down. Did some touch ups and added the weapons and tail hook. Just need to finish off the nav lights and maybe touch up some weathering before mounting it on a base.
Thanks :)Nav lights done and some final touch ups complete.I'm calling this one done.
Added bonus of a base like this means I can use it to save on space :)Although not finished yet, my Crusader will be sharing the space.
Any comments of suggestions greatly appreciated.Thanks for looking.Jurgen
Fantastic finish. You got the details just right, I love it!
Very nicely done
Extremely well done!! Wowzers!
- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"
Only one suggestion...Many, many more WIP threads, with many detailed pics!!! Especially with the weathering process. Great stuff!
Thanks guys.
fermis Only one suggestion...Many, many more WIP threads, with many detailed pics!!! Especially with the weathering process. Great stuff!
Great build Jurgen and love the paint finish and weathering.
Grey jets can often be really hard to make look convincing - but you're done a great job on that one. Well done and look forward to more of your builds!
Dermot
On the bench: Airfix 1/72 Wildcat; Airfix 1/72 Vampire T11; Airfix 1/72 Fouga Magister
Jurgen
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