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The only thing that has me intimated is the ordnance. I am good at seams on aircraft but horrible when it comes to ordnance.
Regards,
Jeff
OHHH!!! I want to see that!I really want to build a 1/32nd jet... ah, someday.
Is it too late to get in on this one? I am not currently committed to any group builds and winter is coming so this seems like the perfect time.
Since I can't really justify going out and buying a kit when I already have one in the stash, go ahead and put me down for the Academy 1/32 F/A-18C. Yes, Frank, it's the same one I grabbed off the table from MIke in Madison a couple of years ago...
Anyway, 8 months seems doable and every review of the kit is glowing so I'm in.
Alright! I broke everything out of the box (s) and the parts look good. I have the Jolly Rodgers F-14 + F-18 set, and then the "take off" carrier base. The base looks great, but I'm not sure about the raised panel lines on the deck. might have to sand those down and leave just a little to look like tar.The hornet looks pretty sick, I'm planning the cockpit out now. I was going to raid the F-14 kit for pilots but they look like they were sculpted from gumdrops... anyone have an idea how I can get 2 decent pilot figgies? in 1/144th? The F-14 looks like a piece of junk, I'm wondering what to do with it...
I glued part of the nose section on and am dry fitting parts at this point.
This may take some putty for sure as Revell designed the nose/fuselage connection a little odd.
Mike
YEAHHHH!!!!! let the games begin!!!!
WOOHOO!!!! Sigh still haven't touched my 190, that's about to change!!!
RIGHT!
This GB is a go.
Gentlemen- please feel free to post some WIP photos!
Frank
Hello Chaps!
I forgot to mention that I ran into a chap flying a Hornet when I was at RAF Fairford last July. He did put on a very good show for us Brits and I have to say this is a very impressive fighter.
So, when are we starting?
Daywalker Of course, we COULD always start a little early...
Of course, we COULD always start a little early...
I did, yesterday!
Maybe if I paint my hornet with RAM you wouldn't notice that it's being built...
BEHOLD! The ultimate Stealth F-18!!!!!
Daywalker Just under two weeks to go guys! I am really getting excited to start now.
Just under two weeks to go guys! I am really getting excited to start now.
I hear you Frank!
I cleaned off the modeling bench, straightened things up and took the kit out and looked it over.
This Revell kit has 184 pieces.
JUST UNDER 2 WEEKS!!!!!!!!!!!!??? ACCCCKKKKK!!!!! Gotta get my 190 done, gotta get my 190 done, gotta.....
Start it NAOOOOUGH!!!!!!!! JK. Yup, I'm pretty pumped too. Drooling over the plastic now...
Yeah 30 hours bench time seems about right, lots of parts, complicated assembly and a simple 2 tone camo scheme...I normaly spend about 20 hours on a 1/48 WW11 fighter....
Julez72 Ok so i'm ready to go, have studied all the parts/instructions and have built the model in my head ...I'm guessing it will take about 30 hours and thats with only half the PE...
Ok so i'm ready to go, have studied all the parts/instructions and have built the model in my head ...I'm guessing it will take about 30 hours and thats with only half the PE...
Only 30 hours?
I guess I am a slow builder.
Nopes, those modern things don't float my boat. oh well, carry on and I look forward to watching. Your GB's are allstar, Frank.
bondoman Could I do a DH Hornet?
Could I do a DH Hornet?
Sorry Billy Boy, close but no cigar. Do you mean to tell me you do not have one of the gray pointy Hornets in your stash?
Daywalker Marine Sniper: Thanks Frank. I wanted to build a Marine F-18 since they are the best pilots but I guess a Navy version will do. Mike- Gotta admit, I was a little surprised you went with a Super Hornet. I expected one of the Legacy Hornets from you!
Marine Sniper: Thanks Frank. I wanted to build a Marine F-18 since they are the best pilots but I guess a Navy version will do.
Thanks Frank. I wanted to build a Marine F-18 since they are the best pilots but I guess a Navy version will do.
Mike- Gotta admit, I was a little surprised you went with a Super Hornet. I expected one of the Legacy Hornets from you!
Well Frank, it is a more modern version that the Marines SHOULD have but Uncle Sam always thinks the USMC should have the second best equipment. Go figure!
Besides that, it is the only F/A-18 in my stash!
Marine Sniper Thanks Frank. I wanted to build a Marine F-18 since they are the best pilots but I guess a Navy version will do.
Julez72 Nice one Raptor, love the nose art...Very cool
Nice one Raptor, love the nose art...Very cool
Kevin
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Daywalker Andrew- Great choice, love that nose art! Mike- aboard, glad to have you!
Andrew- Great choice, love that nose art!
Mike- aboard, glad to have you!
OK Frank, I am game since Bob asked me to join.
I will build the Revell 1/48 F/A-18F
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aboard, glad to have you! 