Revell 1/48 F/A-18F

B_one fixer

 

 

echolmberg

Holy smokes! All I can say is "WOW!" I've got that same kit rising to the top of my "to do" list but I think I'm going to do it in the marking of Pax Naval Air Station. I used to live close to it when I was growing up so I think I'll go that route. Now that I see how your build turned out, I dunno man, I'm now thinking of using those markings instead! Congrats on turning out an amazing looking kit! I hope mine turns out even remotely as good as yours. Eric

 

 

 

 

Thanks Echolmberg,

     I think the Pax markings are pretty sharp. The only reason I went with this one is that the majority of the revell builds of this release I have seen are all done in the Pax markings. To be different I went with the swordsman markings instead and was pretty happy with the result.

 

To be honest with you, I think the only reason I haven't started on my F/A-18F is because I simply cannot decide which of the two markings to go with!  In reality, I think it might be one of those situations where, no matter which markings you choose, you just can't lose.

Eric

Really nice example of an F-18. Good work again! 

Max

echolmberg

Holy smokes! All I can say is "WOW!" I've got that same kit rising to the top of my "to do" list but I think I'm going to do it in the marking of Pax Naval Air Station. I used to live close to it when I was growing up so I think I'll go that route. Now that I see how your build turned out, I dunno man, I'm now thinking of using those markings instead! Congrats on turning out an amazing looking kit! I hope mine turns out even remotely as good as yours. Eric

 

Thanks Echolmberg,

     I think the Pax markings are pretty sharp. The only reason I went with this one is that the majority of the revell builds of this release I have seen are all done in the Pax markings. To be different I went with the swordsman markings instead and was pretty happy with the result.

Thanks​ everyone, I am getting this whole grey aircraft thing kinda down

I like the finish!

Beautiful.  Have been wanting to do a Hornet for quite awhile.  Used to work at McDD in St. Louis.  Built almost every kit that came out of F-4 and F-15, but left just as kits for -18 were coming out.

Its come out really well. I am still trying to get the hang on black baseing, i'm a bit to heavy handed when it comes to laying down paint.

Thanks toshi and Bish, 

It is black basing. The majority of the weathering is all done with oils. It's something I am learning as I go.

Thats a nice looking Hornet, i like the weathering effects on the wings, black baseing i am guessing. really well done.

That is just fantastic!  I love the yellow, great job!

toshi

Thanks, it looks to be 2014-15