Starbuck Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Can't beat the price of these Revell kits. Unfortunately, they require a little extra work to get them looking as nice as the higher priced Hasegawa. I cut away all movable parts, reshaped them, and postioned them in the "at rest" postion. The wingfolds were created using parts of a twist-tie(I made a thread about this earlier). Steel Beach ECS pipes and FOD covers were used along with AFTERBURNER decals which went on flawlessly. Some of the decals were toned down a tad with some thinned grey to give it a slightly weathered look. I overdid it a bit on the rear NAVY decals...oh well. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 That is an outstanding build Starbuck. Everything looks very good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 88 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 WOW. Great job on the SH! Daniel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Very, very nice. That's one to be proud of. The attention to detail really shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saltydog Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 i don't think you overdid the fade job on the navy decals, i think they look more realistic that the others. i was in the navy for a 4 year enlistment and you could barely see some of the insignia on the real machines. later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
klimmer Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Very nice build. I have to agree with the earlier comments, your weathering looks great. Ted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ravensfan6711 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Looks great! I'm building the CO jet right now. If you don't mind, please send some pics to Scott for the gallery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Nice clean build !!! Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Impatient Pete Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Yes, very nice indeed! Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raptor22 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 JDAM!!!! Very nice build!! I love how there is some weathering but it's ever so subtle! Most excellent build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel_B Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Awesome! Daniel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Very impressive Starbuck. Really like the look. The wingfolds look the part, and nice to see the AB decals work on the Revell -18E without too many problems. Probably not the same for the CAG/CO jets, but the line bird looks just fine. aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 awesome job!!! those vents/fairings/thingamajigs/doohickies at the back top between the tails, are those included in the Revell kit or is that something you had to scratch build? i know the Hasagawa kit has the older flush ones. awesome weathering too and i agree, not overdone at all on the NAVY, looks better. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Sharp looking Super Hornet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuck Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 Thank you all for the nice words and feedback. I appreciate it. awesome job!!! those vents/fairings/thingamajigs/doohickies at the back top between the tails, are those included in the Revell kit or is that something you had to scratch build? i know the Hasagawa kit has the older flush ones. awesome weathering too and i agree, not overdone at all on the NAVY, looks better.Bill Thanks Bill! Those vents/etc you're referring to are not included in any kit AFAIK. They are made by Steel Beach. I purchased them through Sprue Bros. Just search for ECS heat pipes from Steel Beach. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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