Dirk Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Well, super Super Hornet! Perhaps this was mentioned before in the in-progress-thread, but shouldn´t it have the "advanced crew station" ACS like all VFA-103 Super Hornets? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Man, between you and Simone I think you guys are the best at getting these Naval paint jobs dead on! Amazing work, Honza! Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f12aaa Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Great Super Bug Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I agree, that my model is weathered maybe too mutch....I don't think so. I love a dirty bird!My one critique would be that the spine seems a little too clean compared to the surrounding areas. I do realize that the dirty top surfaces are from maintenance and such and the spine is more of a 'no step' area but the contrast between the dirty and clean is a bit too stark in my eye. Perhaps just a touch from dirty hands here and there might be enough. Otherwise,,, Absolutely magnificent craftsmanship! You are a true master of the whole 'paint thing' (not to mention construction as well)... Please post more pictures once you have the finished display base! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomcatemtom Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 +10 I'm all for being positive and making comments in a constructive way, but when I post something in the critique corner it's because I'm seeking criticism in order to improve my technique. Hi, Firstly I have to appoliges, Yes you are completely correct, I thought that i was in the DISPLAY not in critique corner. So I am very sorry for affending anyone one who was affended by my comments. I was on my 3rd class of wine at the same time as typing. So that was not good to drink and type at the same time. I am passionate about his work and I thought it was nitt picking at fantastic work. So again I am sorry for affending anyone who has taken affence. Kind Regards \ EMTOM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Honza K. Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Thanks again guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtypecanare Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Wow...this is awesome. I hope someday you will do a tutorial on your outstanding techniques! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markmarples Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 another Fantastic Build Mate well done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
0viking0 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Really nice. Amazing paintjob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Tavendale Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 That is just stunning mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Superb, just superb! Magnificent and gorgeous build! Very skilled paintwork and weathering! A real masterpiece! Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Incaroad Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 This is a very nice representation although there are a couple things that I noticed that need correction if not on this one at least on the next... 1. The windscreen has to be faired in! It's a must for any aircraft... It appears it was placed on the model after it was painted; then weathered. 2. Looks like the refueling door has never been opened! I think a knife blade through the decal, then the wash would have made this look much better, along with a little more weathering around it. The green light on the tail is a minor repair... Great job though on this F/A-18F!!!! Cheers Larry McCarley 21045 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Girolamo LORUSSO Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I find your model really well built and well painted. The only thing I dislike is the color choice for the tank. Too dark, maybe too green, even though you're clearly inspired by the photos posted. Personally spray a thin coat of light gray (FS 36375) to dampen that contrast. However, not detract from your job well done! I really like how you works! Hello Girolamo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cabo91 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I like this build, Honza, this is what a Hornet is supposed to look like! Great build and great pictures some more... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
big fatty Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 That has to be one of the best paint jobs i've ever seen!I'm a big fan of the weathered look and this is just awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RAIN Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 It's so good it makes me sick. Seriously, it's art like this that makes me want to give up. How can anyone compete eh? Gorgeous work... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.linus Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 awesome job!! i love your posts. definatley inspired by your techniques Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JesniF-16 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Great work man :cheers:/> I admit that I've been using yer WIP as a reference for my Super Hornet build... so I thought I'd bring this one back to the top, in case someone missed it :thumbsup:/> I've been staring at the paint work, scratching my head, wondering how the heck did he do that??? :unsure:/> /Jesse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Honza K. Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 Many many thanks guys! This is old history :-D Yes, some things aren´t right or not perfect... but It´s only model... For me is important, that ever next model is little bit better that previous... If is progrees like this functional, it´s good :-))) and about this is kit-hobby :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fly-n-hi Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Nice work! Excellent weathering. 1) Duh! I knew something was wrong with that light, so I jumped to the wrong conclusion, mostly because I made a blue navigation light on my last Tomcat which should have been green. 2) I think the soot from cannon fire would look really cool, but make it subtle. Most overdo this too dark. 3) Sometimes close-up photography creates longer shadows making bumps seem larger than they really are. You are probably right. I'm really looking forward to your Tomcat- and anything else you build! About the cannon exhaust staining...the gun gasses are purged from the bottom of the nose. They come out of those vents that are in front of the nose wheel well. The area behind the muzzle doesn't really get stained. This is to prevent the pilot's vision from being obscured. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Honda was placed on the earth by model Gods. The one critique I have is if I were running the servicing line that day I would have sent the guy back out that bagged up the aircraft put the exhaust can covers on too. You don't bag up half an aircraft. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weirich1 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Awesome SuperBug! What color did you paint the right external fuel tank? Looks like a shade of green? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Honza K. Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Thanks! Awesome SuperBug! What color did you paint the right external fuel tank? Looks like a shade of green? Yes, it´s some green... I have one photo in my build topic I thing... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wardog Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Hi Honza, The "Critique" corner is a section of this forum I hardly ever visit but today I'm glad I did. Your Hornet is outstanding.....I especially admire your painting/weathering, it definitely looks realistic. I'm curious as to whether you used the Salt Weathering Technique on this build or not? Although I've never used the SW technique, I've seen some pretty convincing results with it when trying to achieve a worn Navy TPS scheme. The only dislike for my personal taste regarding that technique is sometimes some modelers leave too much of a demarcation where the salt crystals used to be and I feel the end result should be more of blotchy but blended look. A modeler by the name of Simone seems to get TPS results that really appeal to my eye as well as do your results...........hence my curiosity. Regardless of what painting technique you used, I really like the end result. Also, could you share your In-progress link for this build, would really like to read up on it. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scapilot Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Nice work! Excellent weathering. About the cannon exhaust staining...the gun gasses are purged from the bottom of the nose. They come out of those vents that are in front of the nose wheel well. The area behind the muzzle doesn't really get stained. This is to prevent the pilot's vision from being obscured. This is not entirely true. Those areas do get stained during gun shoots, because the projectile leaves the barrels up top, hence the powder and particles are behind it. You are correct, the gasses do escape from the bottom, thanks to a purge door that is spring opened during firing, and closed after trigger release to allow ambient air to circulate the gasses out. This has nothing to do with enhancing pilot vision, near as much as it has to do with keeping the nose of the aircraft attached to the rest of the structure. Gun gas in high volume is volatile, and can lead to a bad day at the office if not ventilated. I don't know if there's any public videos that show gun shoots from the HUD cam on a super hornet on youtube, but if so, watch them. I've personally watched ready room footage after gun shoots and although it's a bit blurry due to the vibration, you can clearly see residue and exhaust leaving the barrels on top, so this is accurate. As well as ordnance personnel who remove and install the blast shield having dirty hands / gloves and dirtying up the surrounding areas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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