Kuwaiti Air Force

[Najk]

Hey guys,

As stated some weeks ago in the production line, I had a Hornet that qualified

for this GB.

This is the Hasegawa 1/72 scale F/A-18C Hornet. Will finish it as a bird from

Kuwaiti Air Force, with the excellent Orion Decals. I had this bird all painted

up and sprayed on the clear coat. I tried a new (to me) paint brand for the

clearthis time, the Vallejo Air range. I can tell you that their Clear SUCKS!

I got so much orange peel I actually thought about throwing this Hornet in

the bin.

Luckily I didn't do that. I stripped the paint and started all over again. First

two (out of three) colors on already, third and clear coat tomorrow. This time

I'll go with a well tried brand, the Tamiya Clear.

Loadout will be a fuel tank on the center pylon, empty inner wing pylons, the

outer wing pylons removed, and inert AIM-9 on right wingtip.

Feel free to comment!

[CraigSargent]

Nice to see a Kuwaiti Hornet getting some love. Always liked the adversary-like colour scheme on these. Nice work on the painting so far. Hopefully better luck with the clear coat this time.

[Najk]

Well, the Tamiya clear is a proven brand for me, so it shouldn't be

all that difficult.. :)

Thanks for the comments! I like the Kuwaiti Hornets for the same reason. :)

[ChernayaAkula]

Kuwaiti Hornet! Cool!

Nice work so far! ;)

[HOLMES]

Niklas ..your Hornet is simply astounding...

Great work...HOLMES. ;)

[Najk]

Thanks guys!

Now let's just hope that I'll finish it in time... Right now it

looks a bit on the dark side though, pretty much left with

decalling and all, and me being away from home for a few

days both this and next week..

Let's keep our fingers crossed, eh!?