Aarzee Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Ok here is what I plan on tackling for the build.1:48 Hasegawa F-18D World Hornet to start.I will be using the Wolfpack F-18A+ Conversion for the birdslicers and refueling probe,also the Wolfpack Wingfold set and Wolfpack Litening pod.I am going to use the kit cockpit but add seats from the Avionix 2 seater set.I have a set of seamless suckers intakes and will use the weapons from the Hasegawa weapons set D.The decals of coarse will be from the Afterburner Decal sheet. So far I have begun cleaning up all the resin parts and will probably spray the cockpit this weekend. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twhite80 Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 that is a good bunch of aftermarket goodies. I will be interested in how the wingfold goes together. I just picked one up myself and I am looking forward to using it. I look forward to your progress! Best Tyler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f12aaa Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Aaron, what do you think about the Wolfpack-d nose? Have you tried a dry fit with the fuselage? I'm waiting it for a RAAF F-18A. Thanks, Simone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Saw the Green knight flagship at Yuma a few years back, beautiful jet. wish you the best! Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 Never seen that kit. What does the Hasegawa decal sheet come with? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Owwwww that makes me remember my first kiiiit!!!!!!!!! woooow aarzee!I remember it,it was fantastic but the prob was that i was too young and screwed up everything...darn!!! to phantom: the decals are for the "vikings" from marines if i remember well (VMFA-225)--> BTW my decals were all screwed up!!! Cant wait to see more aarze...it just is a jump back in the past and memories!!! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aarzee Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 Never seen that kit. What does the Hasegawa decal sheet come with? Hey Phantom The decals are for VMFA(AW) 225 and also a set for a Swiss Hornet but the sheet isn,t very good at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aarzee Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 Aaron,what do you think about the Wolfpack-d nose? Have you tried a dry fit with the fuselage? I'm waiting it for a RAAF F-18A. Thanks, Simone. Hi Simone, Yes I cleaned up the nose and dry fit it.The fit is very good,the only thing to be careful of is handling the nose with the birdslicers.I accidently broke off one of them while cleaning up the nose :lol: .Luckly I was able to repair it HTH Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f12aaa Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Hi Simone, Yes I cleaned up the nose and dry fit it.The fit is very good,the only thing to be careful of is handling the nose with the birdslicers.I accidently broke off one of them while cleaning up the nose .Luckly I was able to repair it HTH Aaron Thanks Aaron, it's a good new. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Those markings looks good. Watching with interest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aarzee Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Quick update I cleaned up the nose section and began surgeury for the wing folds.The Wolfpack wingfold is excellent in detail will post pics soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aarzee Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Okay as of now I have the cockpit painted just need to detail it and the landing gear subassembly done.Will post pics soon as I get a wee bit more done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aarzee Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Ok will have pics probably by the weekend.The dryfit of the Wolfpack nose seemed to be ok but once I was ready to glue in place it isn,t quite the right size and some sanding and shaping is needed to make it fit properly.I have it on now and the wing folds on.Just need to get you guys some pics LOL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aarzee Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 Here are the latest pics of my Hornet so far.I have the cockpit done,I used old photo negatives for the screens,I have the wing fold attached and it just needs a little more cleaning up and I have the nose attached and it needs a little more tweeking but the project is moving along. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twhite80 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 That really looks good. I just put the fuselage and nose together on my Hornet. I don't remember having problems with fit like I have. How di yours go together? It looks very seamless. Great Job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Yep agree...very great lookin work there!!!! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okthree Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Your work looks great. Is the cockpit OOB except for the seats? The wing fold looks good too. How was that to install? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aarzee Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 That really looks good. I just put the fuselage and nose together on my Hornet. I don't remember having problems with fit like I have. How di yours go together? It looks very seamless.Great Job I found the nose section to be a tad to small so I filled and sanded it and overall I am happy with it now but the fit wasn,t the greatest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aarzee Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 Hey Okthree the wing fold from Wolfpack is very good the instructions are a bit vague on where to cut but once you get over that the fit is very nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okthree Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Hey Okthree the wing fold from Wolfpack is very good the instructions are a bit vague on where to cut but once you get over that the fit is very nice Glad to know that. I recently picked up the Wolfpack wing fold. I'll probably save it for a future project, but yours looks great installed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aarzee Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 Your work looks great. Is the cockpit OOB except for the seats?The wing fold looks good too. How was that to install? Yes the cockpit is out of the box except I am using the Avionix seats Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 That wing fold looks good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aarzee Posted July 26, 2008 Author Share Posted July 26, 2008 Ok been awhile since I updated this project.I have begun with the decals and should have the landing gear on over the weekend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rampage55 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Sweet build!!! I have been following this build with great interest. I have been planning a build of this same bird for a while now. Your's is coming along nicely. I look forward to seeing her up on her legs. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CraigSargent Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Looking very nice. Different scheme than you normally see too. Must get one of those Wolpack noses so I can steal the refuelling probe for my Desert Storm Hornet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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