bjviper Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) G'day All, Just to add another Aussie entry to the group, I'd like to include my F/A-18F of 6SQN, number A44-215. The kit is the 1/72 Hasegawa with the RAAF decals. I only purchased this kit in July and started building early September, so I hope that qualifies. I'm about 70% through the build so far, but I do have a couple photos from along the way (not the best either as they were taken with my phone). Luckily for me this boxing of the F model included the ACS glareshield for the rear pit, and the antenna bump for the spine. The 2nd lot of 12 aircraft for the RAAF were pre-wired for possible conversion to Growlers in the future, and so they have a few extra bumps compared to a normal F jet. Unfortunately the two antenna bumps between the flaps and stabs isn't included in the kit, though I'm not too concerned as I just wanted to get this build completed (I've got my fair share of part built models in the cupboard!). It will be loaded up with 3 ext tanks, 2xGBU-38, 2xGBU-12, 2xAIM-9X and one AIM-120C. Hope you enjoy :)/> Brendan Edited November 11, 2014 by bjviper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Nice work Brendan, I have one of these in the stash for a build one day. You progress is good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjviper Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Decalling complete and a light wash has been applied. This is my first real attempt at trying a wash, I've tried not to overdo it as the aussie jets are kept fairly clean compared to their US counterparts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thadeus Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Aussie markings suit this jet :) Wash came out very nice and subtle - keep up the good work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjviper Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 I've been busy the past few weeks working away on this model and I am happy enough to call it done. The GBU-38's and -12's are from the Academy F-35 F/A-18D kits respectively, whilst the AIM-9X's are from the Tamiya F-16CJ (I wasn't happy with the included 9X's). Painting was using Mr. Hobby Aqueous for the main, and detailed using Tamiya, Mr Hobby and MM, whilst weathering is a mix of oil wash, powders and dry brushing (on the bombs). All feedback would be greatly appreciated :) PS. Looks like I need to get my camera sensor cleaned again...sigh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Excellent finish BJ. looks great loaded up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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