stump Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 that is very nice,i love the weathering.esp the centerline tank.Do you have photos of the real jet with that tank I would love to see that..Very nice job again..STUMP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G e r a r d o Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Hello, Great Work Congratulation. I just have a few time to check the forum and i found your topic and used the link you have to see your web site, i see you have a F-18D VMFA(AW) 225 Viking, I'm working on a 225 Viking too but on the early version and i'd like to know if you could give any advice. I haven't found to much references for it just a few pics on internet and i'm using the Uncovering F-18 by Daco. I should to say that i don't know to much about airplanes and their compponents but this hobby also give us the opportunity to learn. Wich differences between early and late version of VMFA (AW) 225 could you tell me there are in order to pay attention at the moment to add or eliminate, for example, the early ver had the double chaff/flare, single chaff/flare nothing, I'm using night attack Hasegawa F-18D 1/48 Big Eduard PE, Aires Sju-17 Seats, what else would i need. Thanks and congratulations again for your models http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/8231/viking1hy8.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vanilla gorilla Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Sweet paint job. Like the chalk marks on the front panel door, nice touch. VG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lgl007 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 One gorgeous F-18 you have there... truly superb. Beautiful build and finish. Question... How did you 'yellow'/'gold' the clear canopy... it looks tinted... or is it just the photos that make it look that way? -Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f12aaa Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 One gorgeous F-18 you have there... truly superb. Beautiful build and finish. Question... How did you 'yellow'/'gold' the clear canopy... it looks tinted... or is it just the photos that make it look that way?-Greg Hi greg, i have tinted it with a mixture of black smoke and clear yellow inside, then dipped into the Future. Simone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f12aaa Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Hello, Great Work Congratulation. I just have a few time to check the forum and i found your topic and used the link you have to see your web site, i see you have a F-18D VMFA(AW) 225 Viking, I'm working on a 225 Viking too but on the early version and i'd like to know if you could give any advice. I haven't found to much references for it just a few pics on internet and i'm using the Uncovering F-18 by Daco. I should to say that i don't know to much about airplanes and their compponents but this hobby also give us the opportunity to learn. Wich differences between early and late version of VMFA (AW) 225 could you tell me there are in order to pay attention at the moment to add or eliminate, for example, the early ver had the double chaff/flare, single chaff/flare nothing, I'm using night attack Hasegawa F-18D 1/48 Big Eduard PE, Aires Sju-17 Seats, what else would i need. Thanks and congratulations again for your models http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/8231/viking1hy8.jpg Thanks, the reference photos are really few; I think there's not external differences but don't know about the chaff launchers so you should ask these things to Dave Roof. Simone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Wow, really like the pilots and the loadout on this Hornet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
prowler4 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Very Nice. It's hard to describe, but you've done a perfect job of replicating an imperfect finish. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f12aaa Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 that is very nice,i love the weathering.esp the centerline tank.Do you have photos of the real jet with that tank I would love to see that..Very nice job again..STUMP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuck Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Magnificent! You make it look too easy. Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 WOW!!! It's just fantastic! Fascinating! The finish and weathering look really outstanding!! Awecome shining canopy! Cheers and happy modeling! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boxster Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Oh man, that is very sweet! NICE! B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric B. Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Hi Simone, Congratulation really, I love your Hornets (both Legacy and Super) in 1/48th scale. You must be the specialist of the F-18thing in quarter scale. Congrats really and I keep on tracking the F12aaa signature around.. Could you please explain a bit more on your canopy tinting. I am currently building a both an F-18F and F-18C in 1/72nd scale. I have tried tinting canopies but I had to clean canopies in a haste because I had bad effects. I tried to mix Future and Tamiya smoke but products did not mix well I then tried to thinn Tamiya smoke with isopropyl alcohol but canopies turned white I also tried to thin Tamiya smoke with water but due to water superficial tension the tint was not even and drops built with the effect of producing darker areas all above soaking canopy in the mix. I also tried spraying Tamiya smoke paint tinted with alcohol but result were not nearly as good as yours. I ended up cleaning up my canopies and soaking them in Future. Canopies are shining but clear. Could you detail a bit your technique. Thanks and congrats again.. Eric B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 'someone' wanted to have all 10 jets oompa? And WHAT pray-tel is wrong with wanting ALL 10 jets may I ask??? :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f12aaa Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 (edited) Hi Simone, Congratulation really, I love your Hornets (both Legacy and Super) in 1/48th scale. You must be the specialist of the F-18thing in quarter scale. Congrats really and I keep on tracking the F12aaa signature around.. Could you please explain a bit more on your canopy tinting. I am currently building a both an F-18F and F-18C in 1/72nd scale. I have tried tinting canopies but I had to clean canopies in a haste because I had bad effects. I tried to mix Future and Tamiya smoke but products did not mix well I then tried to thinn Tamiya smoke with isopropyl alcohol but canopies turned white I also tried to thin Tamiya smoke with water but due to water superficial tension the tint was not even and drops built with the effect of producing darker areas all above soaking canopy in the mix. I also tried spraying Tamiya smoke paint tinted with alcohol but result were not nearly as good as yours. I ended up cleaning up my canopies and soaking them in Future. Canopies are shining but clear. Could you detail a bit your technique. Thanks and congrats again.. Eric B. I don't really thin the Tamiya smoke, just a very few drops of isopropyl alcohol to avoid the airbrush clogging. Then I use to airbrush at low pressure some thin coats inside the canopy, you'll get a blurred effect: wait at least half hour and dip the canopy into the Future to remove it and let dry at least one hour, you'll have the repeat this operation more than one time. Simone. Edited September 14, 2008 by f12aaa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric B. Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Thank you for sharing. I'll try your technique. Not sure I'll dare do it on the current F-18F, maybe on next model which should be an F-16. Cheers Eric B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
afterburner Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Wow, dude- freaking wow. The paint job is brilliant. The tinted canopy REALLY makes it look real. Amazing job!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lgl007 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 After looking at your photos some more... would you happen to have more photos of the build? Especially how you were able to replicate that lovely used TPS on the jet? -Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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