TunTavern6541 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Flying Leathernecks Models would like to sponsor the GB as well. Personally, I'm not concerned with having my logo/name placed on the banner. I will also help in any way I can by posting reference photos and/or information about the F/A-18's operated by the Marine Corps. Obviously, most of the airframe photos I have also apply to other users Hornets. Just let me know what you need and I'll dig through my photos and post it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) Flying Leathernecks Models would like to sponsor the GB as well. Personally, I'm not concerned with having my logo/name placed on the banner. I will also help in any way I can by posting reference photos and/or information about the F/A-18's operated by the Marine Corps. Obviously, most of the airframe photos I have also apply to other users Hornets. Just let me know what you need and I'll dig through my photos and post it. Tun Thats cool, contact ColinK hes our Mod for this build. Marine Bird photos would be great, we will probably see a few Marine markings during thei build. I know I have 2- 1/72 and 1- 1/48 F/A-18D's in my stash. Want to thank Pete for the great Banner! You rock bud!!!!!!!!!!! Edited June 14, 2014 by tosouthern66 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White Wolf Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 What options do I have if I want to build this in 1/72? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Shropshire Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) This is just what I needed to get my Hornet production line started. Now I just need to figure out what to start. Edited June 15, 2014 by Matt Shropshire Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) :whistle:/> Clickie From Facebook Edited June 15, 2014 by Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Shropshire Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 What options do I have if I want to build this in 1/72? White Wolf, Oprion 1 - you will need to either find the first F-18 kit Hasegawa, which actually includes the decals (example) and hope the decals are good or the Minicraft reboxing (example) and find/make your own decals. Option 2 - You can take an early -18A and do some back dating and come up with your own decals. I have an Minicraft rebox at home and I can take pictures of the plastic if I get home at reasonable time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White Wolf Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Thanks Matt, I'll probably hang around on Ebay to see if I can find the old Hase kit (not getting my hopes up though!). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Guys/Gals To start out with I will be putting the USS Midway Hornet Squadrons back together in 1/72 scale. Thats VFA-151, VFA-192 and VFA-195! VFA-195 Will be a Frakinstein bird since I am having to combine decals from different Carriers to get her done! Viva CVW-5!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Shropshire Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I have been thinking about this all day and I am playing with the idea of doing USMC Delta squadrons Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 13 days to go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 What options do I have if I want to build this in 1/72? At a glance, the stripes should be simple enough to do using mask-and-spray method. The roundels, "MARINES" and jet intake decals are probably fairly easy to obtain from spares (I think I have these at 1/72 scale that I can spare, if you like). The hard ones are those specific to this plane, such as the bee/hornet silhouette next to the "MARINES" sign. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 What options do I have if I want to build this in 1/72? Don't shoot the messenger and keep the laughter down to a light roar as I have not seen the kit with my own eyes...but Hobbycraft did a 1/72 release with those markings. Now, the markings will probably be trash, but I wonder if the kit itself was a repop of one of the first released Hornet kits from Hasegawa/minicraft? Hobbycraft did a lot of that early on. Again...just throwing that out as those Hobbycraft hornets go for dirt cheap if they are just copies of the Hasegawa/minicraft kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 12 Days and counting! Get your Hornet Squadrons fueld and armed. Prepair for launch! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Chaps, I'm excited! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Just checked my work calendar and I am off work on July 1st and 2nd. What a way to start a group build being off the first two days of it. How far can I get in those two days with my kits? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Me too! I'll be off work on 1 and 2 July as well, while transitioning from one job role to another. Although, I suspect that the family would want to do something together, and not letting me have too much bench time... Being school holiday and all down here in Oz... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) 11 Days to go, is there any others out there going to join us? Edited June 19, 2014 by tosouthern66 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin K Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Hi guys....hope everyone is getting their Hornet kits, decals and aftermarket goodies together! I know you're probably all foaming at the mouth to get this one going. I am as well. As for the banners, I really don't have the photoshop talent to do those, so really, any banners associated with build that are displayed by guys, well, their displayed on their own accord. I have personally never seen a need for a banner as they just add a lot of junk to a dudes signature on here. Having said that, if someone does make a banner, yes, let's try to give a shout out to our great sponsors. They can be found on the first post in this thread. In any case, I already have 2 Hornet models under my belt as a warm up. Both were delivered to 410 "Cougars" in Cold Lake, last weekend. Now, to get ready to build a few more!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I am currently working on my warm up bird as well. Trying to get over the top of this steep hill I have been on not finishing a kit. I am getting closer to finishing it. She aint going to be as pretty as I had hoped so she will be a shelf queen hiding behind her vail! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 10 Days to go!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 9 days to go and a wake up!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I'm in! I've three choice: - an Aussie Op. Falconer - an ATARS _ an OIF VFA-192 bird all 1/72 Academy. Still undecided,any inputs are welcomed! Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 (edited) I'm in! I've three choice: - an Aussie Op. Falconer - an ATARS _ an OIF VFA-192 bird all 1/72 Academy. Still undecided,any inputs are welcomed! Gianni Kurn My plan is for the following: 1/72 in stash F/A-18A VFA-151 (Hasegawa) F/A-18A VFA-192 (Hasegawa) F/A-18A VFA-195 (Hasegawa) F/A-18C VFA-151 (Hasegawa) F/A-18C VFA-192 (Hasegawa) F/A-18D ? (Hasegawa) F/A-18D ? (Academy) F/A-18E VFA-31 (Hasegawa) F/A-18E VFA-14 (Hasegawa) 1/72 If I can swing the money F/A-18B ? (Hasegawa) F/A-18F VFA-103 (Hasegawa) F/A-18F ? (Hasegawa) EA-18G VAQ-136 If decals are available (Hasegawa) This doesnt include the 1/48 kits I have. You cant go wrong no matter which marking you use! Better yet do all three!!!! Edited June 21, 2014 by tosouthern66 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyboyf18 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I think I will start with CF-18 188907 in greys as I have flying time in the bird. Then do it in it's current red/white/black scheme!! Then we will see how much time is left, if any!!?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 907 still flying? I saw it in storage in Trenton a couple years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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