The Hornet's Nest GB 10/10-10/11

aboard Buddy!  Glad to have you here mate.

lewbud

Frank,

You might as well build the divine scale kit because Pegasus doesn't make a F/A-18 kit.

LOL!  Hmmm... did the Sarge put you up to that?  If he did, I have it on good authority that he does in fact have a Hornet in his stash.

Great pic, BTW!

YES!!! Excellent photo Buddy!!!! You captured Sean Tucker framed by the Blues!!! AWESOME!!!

So what is it like four weeks till kick off now???

Julez72

So what is it like four weeks till kick off now???

Just under three weeks!  I can almost taste it now.

Hey everyone,

here is the plane I plan on building:

I hope the decals are nice to me.

Nice one Raptor, love the nose art...Very cool

OK Frank, I am game since Bob asked me to join.

I will build the Revell 1/48 F/A-18F

Andrew- Great choice, love that nose art!

Mike- aboard, glad to have you!

Daywalker

Andrew- Great choice, love that nose art!

Mike- aboard, glad to have you!

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

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!

Could I do a DH Hornet?

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!

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!

bondoman

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?

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.

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...

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...

Only 30 hours?

I guess I am a slow builder.

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....

Just under two weeks to go guys!  I am really getting excited to start now.

Start it NAOOOOUGH!!!!!!!! JK. Yup, I'm pretty pumped too. Drooling over the plastic now...

JUST UNDER 2 WEEKS!!!!!!!!!!!!??? ACCCCKKKKK!!!!! Gotta get my 190 done, gotta get my 190 done, gotta.....

Daywalker

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.

Of course, we COULD always start a little early...

Maybe if I paint my hornet with RAM you wouldn't notice that it's being built...

BEHOLD! The ultimate Stealth F-18!!!!!

Daywalker

Of course, we COULD always start a little early...

I did, yesterday!

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?

RIGHT!

This GB is a go. 

Gentlemen- please feel free to post some WIP photos!

WOOHOO!!!! Sigh still haven't touched my 190, that's about to change!!!

YEAHHHH!!!!! let the games begin!!!!