2006 F/A-18 Super Hornet GB

osjohnm

Member since
October 2003
From: Cape Town, South Africa

Posted by osjohnm on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 10:02 AM

welcome aboard A6EFan.

Are you going to use the BOL rails from a F-14 kit or scratchbuild the rails for the phoenix missiles? Either way I can't wait to see it.

After a discussion over at ARC I've been toying with the idea of doing a F model with the VX-9 Black Bunny markings one day.

John

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 5:35 PM

Hi Karl. Yes I'll be using the rails from the F-14 kit. Can't wait to get this baby going! Thumbs Up [tup]

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osjohnm

Member since
October 2003
From: Cape Town, South Africa

Posted by osjohnm on Thursday, September 22, 2005 9:58 AM

whose Karl?

John

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 22, 2005 4:09 PM

Opps, I meant John. Sorry.

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osjohnm

Member since
October 2003
From: Cape Town, South Africa

Posted by osjohnm on Thursday, September 29, 2005 5:08 AM

Hi all

Thought I would add something to "bump" the thread up the listing to get some advertising going. Whistling [:-^]

Received the 1/48 RoG E kit as well on Tuesday, so now I 2 superbug kits. The decal sheet is made by DACO and features 4 different markings. 1x hi-vis VX-9, 3x lo-vis for VFA-143, VFA-27 and VFA-137.

Just waiting for my aeromaster VF-115 sheet to arrive and then I'm set. Planning to build the CAG bird armed with 4x JDAMs as they flew in the Middle East.

How is everybody else doing on the "gathering" side of things?

John

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blkhwkmatt

Member since
September 2003
From: Northern hemisphere - most of the time-

Posted by blkhwkmatt on Thursday, September 29, 2005 4:18 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by osjohnm
How is everybody else doing on the "gathering" side of things?

All that I am waiting on is the start date and my bench to clear up. Cant wait to do these kits, been on a bit of a WWII binge lately.

Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur!!! - Anything said in Latin sounds profound!

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GA.modelmaker

Member since
November 2003
From: savannah ga.

Posted by GA.modelmaker on Saturday, October 1, 2005 11:19 AM

i am all most ready i am waiting for 2 bobs to release some decals for the f-18 other than that i am ready to build. all most got the candain f-18 done for their gb and only other gb i still have to do is the f4 for the arc site when that is done my bench is clear Big Smile [:D]

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osjohnm

Member since
October 2003
From: Cape Town, South Africa

Posted by osjohnm on Monday, October 3, 2005 4:57 AM

Trying to complete my spitfire for the WWII GB. As simple as the kit is just haven't had the time or the motivation. Must do the BF-109 before January as well but its cammo scares the living daylights out of me.

Might attempt a 2nd entry into the Attack Helo GB and I'm striving the finish my Strike Eagle that I started ages ago.

On the brightside, my new Badger 360 has arrived so now I have some motivation again.

As for our GB, TwoBobs are releasing a lot of decal sheets for CAG birds for those who are interested. Dunno when the lo-viz sheets are coming out. Haven't seen any new resin cockpits etc in /148 yet, sorry guys don't follow 1/72 stuff.

Do you think we should pool all our reference websites together? Maybe put all the links on the first page or something?

Let me know what you think.
John

John

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blkhwkmatt

Member since
September 2003
From: Northern hemisphere - most of the time-

Posted by blkhwkmatt on Monday, October 3, 2005 12:59 PM

John,
The pooling of website/ resourse stuff sounds like a great idea to me, since all the references that I have consist of pictures that I have found on sites like
www.patricksaviation.com
and the like.

Sorry had to fix the website address had it wrong the first time.

Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur!!! - Anything said in Latin sounds profound!

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GA.modelmaker

Member since
November 2003
From: savannah ga.

Posted by GA.modelmaker on Saturday, October 8, 2005 10:04 PM

man are these leading edgeg decals giving me a fit 2night. they just dont want to lay down. i will have this f-18 c hornet done real soon for the canadain gb. hey john seen you crusing around on the arc site 2night. their a bucnh of great guys on that one an same here on fsm . both sites will helpe a modeler out. Big Smile [:D]

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osjohnm

Member since
October 2003
From: Cape Town, South Africa

Posted by osjohnm on Monday, October 10, 2005 3:10 AM

Hi guys

Matt, thanks for the link, will start the pooling list this week.
I use the following site for USN photos.
http://www.navy.mil/view_photos.asp?page=7&sort_type=0&sort_row=1
I just use the search facility.

GA, hang in there with ur F-18C. ARC has tons of info, just like FSM. Been following a thread where Dave Roof is building the RM F/A-18E and Hasegawa F/A-18F side-by-side. Very informative, maybe I should post the link here?

My Aeromaster VFA-115 decals rocked up this weekend but realised that I would have to use the kit decals for common stencils. Meaning I have butcher the kit decals to get lights for the vertical stabs etc. Thinking of getting the TwoBobs VFA-115 lo-viz sheet to get the stencil decals.

Same problem with the RoG decals, 4 options but u can only get one plane out of them.

John

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GA.modelmaker

Member since
November 2003
From: savannah ga.

Posted by GA.modelmaker on Monday, October 10, 2005 11:14 AM

that would be a great bit of info on the revell f-18 thats on of my builds for this gb . so if you want to post the link forit Cool [8D]

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GA.modelmaker

Member since
November 2003
From: savannah ga.

Posted by GA.modelmaker on Sunday, October 23, 2005 9:39 AM

ok folks i am all set i have my decals coming in from 2 bobs only thing is i wish he would do more 1/72 stuff. i have most of my gbs done. my f-18 for the canadian gb is only wating for a main nose wheel gear and it finished. still have to finish decaling the tomcat for their gb and my f-4 phantom is all most ready for the paint booth and it will be done. why is their nevr enoguh time to do things we like to do the most. Big Smile [:D]

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mississippivol

Member since
November 2003
From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)

Posted by mississippivol on Sunday, October 23, 2005 3:56 PM

I'd like to sign up. Saw one of the F's perform at an airshow, and got to walk around an E. I have the R/M kit, and will probably go box stock. I got a kick out of the stealth style landing gear doors.

Glenn

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osjohnm

Member since
October 2003
From: Cape Town, South Africa

Posted by osjohnm on Monday, October 24, 2005 11:15 AM

Welcome aboard Glenn.

Rob, glad to hear that your getting so much building done. I'm still fighting with the camo on my spitfire. So much for freehand camo Banged Head [banghead]

I've given up on the aeromaster sheet, no formation lights!. Ordered VFA-143 and VX-31 from TwoBobs today.

John

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 11:42 AM

I'd like to join please. hasegawa 1/48 f/a-18f.

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GA.modelmaker

Member since
November 2003
From: savannah ga.

Posted by GA.modelmaker on Sunday, October 30, 2005 2:57 AM

is it time yet. i am getting ittchy fingers to start another bug. i am allll most done the wth f-4 for the arc site and still have to put the finishing touches on my tomcat and after that nothing on the bench at all. i have all my stuff ready and even got some aftermarket seats coimng in. i amy jsut start another bug just for the fun of it Big Smile [:D]

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osjohnm

Member since
October 2003
From: Cape Town, South Africa

Posted by osjohnm on Thursday, November 3, 2005 9:23 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Ga.modler

is it time yet.

hehehe.....just under 8 weeks to go. Hang in there.

I've ordered my twobobs decals, just waiting for them to arrive.

Onanother note, our total build count has increased to 10.
Thanks for the support guys.

John

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GA.modelmaker

Member since
November 2003
From: savannah ga.

Posted by GA.modelmaker on Thursday, November 3, 2005 6:58 PM

well i am now ready. i got my 2 bobs decals in and have made my slection on what sqd markings it will be. their going to be vfa 143 pukin dogs for the e super bug and for the f superbug its up in the air and i will let the group pick. here are the choices for the f. remember now i like doing cag birds . Big Smile [:D]

VFA-102 BOUNTY HUNTERS
VFA-41 BLACK ACES
VFA 102 DIAMOND BACKS not the 50 years anni i have them on pre order.
VFA-154 BLACK KNIGHTS

my builds are
1/48 e vfa 143
1/72 f vfa ?? gb pick
1/72 g . if i have time for it.

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osjohnm

Member since
October 2003
From: Cape Town, South Africa

Posted by osjohnm on Thursday, November 10, 2005 3:54 AM

Rob, I'd suggest either Bounty Hunters or Black Nights.

My twobobs sheets arrived and they look fantastic! Never used twobobs before, how do you apply those "2 part decals"? Right on top of each other?

I'm still undecided between VFA-143 and VX-31. Maybe I'll just do both Big Smile [:D]

John

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GA.modelmaker

Member since
November 2003
From: savannah ga.

Posted by GA.modelmaker on Friday, November 11, 2005 3:22 AM

well john i see know that 2bobs has or is going to release some 1/72 hornet decals. i will drop the 1/48 vfa 143 pukin dogs and go and order the 1/72 stuff that 2bobs has coming out so my builds will be vfa-143 pukin dogs fa-18 -e, vfa-2 bounty hunters fa-18-f and maybe a g

yep thats how you do it john. right on top of each other. this is my frist time to will be a nice learning exeperince with these decals. make sure thou you have some type of setting agent just incase thier diffulct to lay down.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 13, 2005 3:12 PM

Hello, can I still join this GB? I am new to the FSM forums, so how does the signature picture thing work?? If I can still join I am probably going to build a Revell F/A-18E. Can anyone steer me to some good USMC markings for it? All I have seen so far is USN decals...Thanks, Todd

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GA.modelmaker

Member since
November 2003
From: savannah ga.

Posted by GA.modelmaker on Sunday, November 13, 2005 8:39 PM

its not up to me but this is osjohns gb but more the merry welcome aboard. as for marine f-18 deacls not much ou their yet. you didnt say what scale so i am thinking 1/48 try the twobobs site or vf decals thier is a new section just for the marines f-18s i cant wait for thier sheets to start turning out but i hope he does 1/48 and 1/72

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 13, 2005 9:24 PM

Yes I forgot to add, it is 1/48 scale.... and has been calling my name so I think I'll go buy it this week sometime....

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osjohnm

Member since
October 2003
From: Cape Town, South Africa

Posted by osjohnm on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 9:32 AM

Hi Todd

Welcome aboard, the GB only starts next year and is open to everyone. Not sure if we've implemented an end date yet.

Officially there aren't any USMC superhornet squadrons yet. They're all USN (as you've noticed) and the Navy seems to be focusing on migrating the F-14 squadrons to superhornets first. Whether or when the USMC gets any anyones guess.

You will have to "steal" some C/D decals for your build, what-ifs are allowed so knock yourself out. However, be warned the superhornet is substantially larger than a C or D plane. The vertical stabilisers might be larger(not sure) which might cause some problems with decals for Cs or Ds.

I would assume that TwoBobs or SuperScale have various options available.

John

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osjohnm

Member since
October 2003
From: Cape Town, South Africa

Posted by osjohnm on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 10:01 AM

Todd

I forgot that you asked about the badge in the signature. In the very first post, you'll find a link to the GB badge. Add that link between ''img'' and ''/img'' in the signature section of your profile and the badge will display. Remember to put "[]" around both "img" otherwise it won't work.

John

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 11:26 PM

OK another question... I went to my LHS today and purchased the kit. I haven't opened it, yet, (I need to sneak it in the house first) but I saw a BlackBox resin cockpit set there for it. Any opinions on the level of detail in the revell kit or the aftermarket kit? Thanks for the help.....

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GA.modelmaker

Member since
November 2003
From: savannah ga.

Posted by GA.modelmaker on Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:03 PM

BOSSHAUS wrote:
(I need to sneak it in the house first)

hehehe mama bear on the prowl about your model addaction hu, oh how well i know about that feeling. well the guys over at the arc sirte rave about the black box conversion but some also like the aries cockpit. so its up to you on which one to get. i myself just build oob ecxcept i might change the decals but other than that oob. as for the detail in the black box i have only seen pics of it but from what i can tell it looks great rob.

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GA.modelmaker

Member since
November 2003
From: savannah ga.

Posted by GA.modelmaker on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 2:34 AM

bump

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osjohnm

Member since
October 2003
From: Cape Town, South Africa

Posted by osjohnm on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 8:56 AM

BOSSHAUS wrote:
OK another question... I went to my LHS today and purchased the kit. I haven't opened it, yet, (I need to sneak it in the house first) but I saw a BlackBox resin cockpit set there for it. Any opinions on the level of detail in the revell kit or the aftermarket kit? Thanks for the help.....

Be careful, to the best of my knowledge Black Box haven't released a new cockpit set for the Revell or Hasegawa F/A-18E kits yet. THey recen'ty released a set for the Hasegawa F model.

Previously there was a set for the F and the E however they are meant for the Italeri kits. Strictly speaking I would assume that they would fit.

Although I'm sure Black Box will release new sets for the Revell/Hasegaw Es eventually.

I'll have to recheck the cockpit detail this evening and get back to you but it has raised cockpit detail and the options of decals. Will have a look later and take some photos if you like, then you can see for yourself

John

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