Group Build: F/A-18A-G Super Hornet/Growler

[blakeh1]

Excellent work on all those scratch built details and the paint/weathering looks perfect

 

[BOATMAN]

NOW that is something different
chrisb

 

[Glenn S]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments.
It's too bad that we don't all live closer together where we could see each others' work in person.
I'll be taking the CF-18 to show at our local IPMS meeting tonight. I always value the feedback from the other guys. They are a great source on constructive feedback and ideas.
I learn a lot from them.

 

[Edbert]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments.
It's too bad that we don't all live closer together where we could see each others' work in person.
I'll be taking the CF-18 to show at our local IPMS meeting tonight. I always value the feedback from the other guys. They are a great source on constructive feedback and ideas.
I learn a lot from them.

I totally recommend everyone find a local club if possible, same reasons.

 

[Dan the Modeler]

@Glenn S Absolutely outstanding job on your build! The scratch building to enhance a humble kit is superb, love the seat work, their a kit in themselves. Again, Bravo Zulu good Sir!

 

[Dan the Modeler]

I was back at the bench today, which was much needed. I finished up the 3D decaling of the WSO office area, and put in all the controls, flight stick, etc. I just have to wait for the decals to set up and dry so I can put on the tub walls and get it all buttoned up into the upper fuselage half.

I finished up shaping the interior of the forward fuselage so that the upgraded front gear bay can be installed with a flush and complete fit. This nose and fuselage halfs fit pretty tight and was able to extra thin the seams nice and tight so there should be minimum clean up to make them disappear.

I should start shooting some paint in the next couple days so that I can get the gear bays installed, cockpit, and upper and lower fuselage together. The landing gear and bays will require a lot of detail paint and decal work, so might be a minute or two before I have that part of the build posted.

 

[Glenn S]

I was back at the bench today, which was much needed. I finished up the 3D decaling of the WSO office area, and put in all the controls, flight stick, etc. I just have to wait for the decals to set up and dry so I can put on the tub walls and get it all buttoned up into the upper fuselage half.

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I finished up shaping the interior of the forward fuselage so that the upgraded front gear bay can be installed with a flush and complete fit. This nose and fuselage halfs fit pretty tight and was able to extra thin the seams nice and tight so there should be minimum clean up to make them disappear.

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I should start shooting some paint in the next couple days so that I can get the gear bays installed, cockpit, and upper and lower fuselage together. The landing gear and bays will require a lot of detail paint and decal work, so might be a minute or two before I have that part of the build posted.

Looking good!
Isn't it nice when the seams line up so nicely. It helps to make the kit a happy build!

 

[Dan the Modeler]

I was back at the bench today, which was much needed. I finished up the 3D decaling of the WSO office area, and put in all the controls, flight stick, etc. I just have to wait for the decals to set up and dry so I can put on the tub walls and get it all buttoned up into the upper fuselage half.

View attachment 196592View attachment 196593

I finished up shaping the interior of the forward fuselage so that the upgraded front gear bay can be installed with a flush and complete fit. This nose and fuselage halfs fit pretty tight and was able to extra thin the seams nice and tight so there should be minimum clean up to make them disappear.

View attachment 196594View attachment 196595View attachment 196596

I should start shooting some paint in the next couple days so that I can get the gear bays installed, cockpit, and upper and lower fuselage together. The landing gear and bays will require a lot of detail paint and decal work, so might be a minute or two before I have that part of the build posted.

Looking good!
Isn't it nice when the seams line up so nicely. It helps to make the kit a happy build!

It definitely helps to have a good base kit to work with, and with the aftermarket parts pushing more accuracy, some model manufacturers are stepping up their game as well. It's a good time to be a scale modeler, greater access to kits, parts, and reference material!

 

[Dan the Modeler]

I think I'm the last person still working on this build! I better just build along and just post the finished build...lol, skip all the updates.

 

[BarleyBop]

reference material!

Absolutely! Having the breadth of the interwebs at my fingertips was a game changer for me!

skip all the updates.

Awwww, then we'd miss all the fun! And the learning...

 

[Dan the Modeler]

Absolutely! Having the breadth of the interwebs at my fingertips was a game changer for me!

Awwww, then we'd miss all the fun! And the learning...

Not sure the way I build models looks fun...lol. And less sure I'm doing anything that most don't know already.

 

[Edbert]

less sure I'm doing anything that most don't know already.

Bro!

Build for yourself. Your reasons. Your enjoyment.

FULL EFFIN' STOP!

 

[Dan the Modeler]

Bro!

Build for yourself. Your reasons. Your enjoyment.

FULL EFFIN' STOP!

You know I do, and always have!