Check Six Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Well, right now, I'm looking at building an F/A-18D in USMC markings, an F/A-18E in VFA-14 markings and probably another CF-18. Heck; Since you're listing your probable builds, I'll join you . 1) An in flight F-18F with a 'buddy store'. 2) An in flight EA-18G Growler. 3) An in flight F-18E with a TBD loadout. One will be in 1/32nd scale and the others in 1/48th scale. If I'm feeling ambitious I might do a diorama of an F-18F with a buddy store refueling an F-18E. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Sitting here looking at my 1/72 Hasegawa F/A-18C kit. I wish Hasegawa would just include all the extra parts to give us the option of building it in single or twin seat. The main fuselage is the same in both kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 For anyone who's built the 1/72 Academy, how did you get around the issue of the multi-part nose? I just test fitted mine and I can foresee that I'm going to have problems with getting everything to line up nicely. That's interesting. I built mine a couple of years back and don't remember having any problems with the fit of the kit whatsoever. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 That's interesting. I built mine a couple of years back and don't remember having any problems with the fit of the kit whatsoever. Mark Same here, I don't remember having any issues with the nose/ forward fuselage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White Wolf Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I guess it's just me then. Well, I'll worry about it later when the GB starts next year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan34 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Ok guys, I will step in and do two for the group build, I have a Hasegawa F/A-18D and a Revell F/A-18E that I am going to do in aggressor blue scheme. Little nervous about this as I have never even posted any of my builds but I need to get out of my shell. Frank Blackwell "Ryan34" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Ok guys, I will step in and do two for the group build, I have a Hasegawa F/A-18D and a Revell F/A-18E that I am going to do in aggressor blue scheme. Little nervous about this as I have never even posted any of my builds but I need to get out of my shell. Frank Blackwell "Ryan34" You and me, both. I've never participated in a group build nor posted a W.I.P. build. We have six months to prep for this GB so we should be in good shape. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Here are my previous Hornet builds. All Hasegawa 1:48. A question regarding your Hasegawa Super Hornet: Did Hasegawa open the fresh air inlet scoops (Located between MLG and exhaust cans) ? Here's a pic. The inlet scoop I'm referring to is below the 'VY' in 'NAVY'. It's NACA-duct shaped and the opening lip is in the 1 O'clock/7 O'clock angle. I'm just curious. My Hasegawa 30th anniversary F-4E's inlet scoop at the leading edge base of the VS is open and was wondering if Hasegawa did the same with the inlet scoops on the Super Hornet. I'm currently building the Revell 1/48th scale F-18E and the inlet scoops are presented nicely but are closed. I'm painstakingly opening them up with a Dremel tool. BTW; Beautiful work you've done on your Super Hornet ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikestomcat Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 This is a Hornet I finished a while ago VFA-86 Sidewinders. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin K Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Ok guys, I will step in and do two for the group build, I have a Hasegawa F/A-18D and a Revell F/A-18E that I am going to do in aggressor blue scheme. Little nervous about this as I have never even posted any of my builds but I need to get out of my shell. Frank Blackwell "Ryan34" Frank...welcome aboard! Nothing to be nervous about though. I encourage everyone to post some in progress shots of their work. We're not here to judge, we're here to help...and above all, have fun building under a common theme......Hornets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Colin Any thing new with the moderation of the build? Just wondering, been away for a few days. Needed a break from this dang blasted electronic time eating machine! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Yep, all ready posted, starts July. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Phantom Did you get my pm I sent you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Found this pic recently (Cool loadout idea ) : Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Cool vid with thread subject at work: http://vimeo.com/62957804 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Phantom Did you get my pm I sent you? Nope. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin K Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Colin Any thing new with the moderation of the build? Just wondering, been away for a few days. Needed a break from this dang blasted electronic time eating machine! Not sure what you mean by moderation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Colin What I am asking is do you have enough help with the GB? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 3. "What-if" projects will be considered if there is enough interest. F.Y.I. If I complete all of my primary builds, I'd be interested in doing a WHIF F-18 build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin K Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Colin What I am asking is do you have enough help with the GB? Oh! At this point, no......but, could probably use some help once we have the GB forum set up. If you'd like to be another mod, I'd certainly welcome it. Not much to do now though, other than keep posting here once and a while to bump the thread, and keep guys interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Oh! At this point, no......but, could probably use some help once we have the GB forum set up. If you'd like to be another mod, I'd certainly welcome it. Not much to do now though, other than keep posting here once and a while to bump the thread, and keep guys interested. Colin I haven't built an Aircraft model since 92/93 and a car model in maybe 3 years. I joined in the Bent Wing buid and couldnt finish the one bird I started for it. This will be my 1st GB I complete atleast 1 aircraft. If I dont I will be selling/giving everything I have away and getting out of the hobby. This is my last chance at getting back in the groove! When I asked the question on if there had ever been a Hornet Group build I was just looking to see what others have built for tips. I have the problem of starting a kit and getting stuck with something on it and putting it away and then lose interest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-Neu- Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Colin I haven't built an Aircraft model since 92/93 and a car model in maybe 3 years. I joined in the Bent Wing buid and couldnt finish the one bird I started for it. This will be my 1st GB I complete atleast 1 aircraft. If I dont I will be selling/giving everything I have away and getting out of the hobby. This is my last chance at getting back in the groove! When I asked the question on if there had ever been a Hornet Group build I was just looking to see what others have built for tips. I have the problem of starting a kit and getting stuck with something on it and putting it away and then lose interest. Well, what scale would you like to build in? We can always suggest ideas and helpful tips. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 From Trigger! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Neu Thanks, I have a large selection on hand to choose from. I have the ability and ideas its just the follow threw that stops me. I have many kits ( air and auto ) that I have started but fall short completing. One mistake on a kit I get discouraged and back in the box it goes. Most of the time its my painting that goes wrong. The last kit the paint ended up powdering on me. I tested the paint on plexi glass with no issues but on the model it was grainy. I have a 1/72 Hasegawa Hornet on the table now, just need some time to give it a go. Thanks for the help Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Check Six Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Neu Thanks, I have a large selection on hand to choose from. I have the ability and ideas its just the follow threw that stops me. I have many kits ( air and auto ) that I have started but fall short completing. One mistake on a kit I get discouraged and back in the box it goes. Most of the time its my painting that goes wrong. The last kit the paint ended up powdering on me. I tested the paint on plexi glass with no issues but on the model it was grainy. I have a 1/72 Hasegawa Hornet on the table now, just need some time to give it a go. Thanks for the help When was the last time you actually finished a model? If I may offer some advice; I'll use a bicycle race metaphor: It's not just about winning the race that's important, it's also about finishing. Finish the race no matter how far behind you are. IMHO; Finishing a model is as important as doing a good job. No matter how bad it looks; finish the model. If you get stuck on something, make a decision, but move forward and finish the model. No matter how the progress is going, finish the model. Finish the model! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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