VFA-103guy Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Been a while since I've posted any completed projects, but this one's been sitting around for a year and just needed the canopy attached. The kit is Revell's F-18F, Fightertown Decals, Avionix SJU-17 seats, and Steel Beach ACS coaming. Nothing fancy, just another bones jet. Enjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Nicely done Brian! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
longmc Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Nice job! Too bad those kits are so hard to find. There are so many good markings options, but hasegawa kits get too expensive to do them all. Would be nice to have a quality option for around $25. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zark Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Very nice model, I liked the weathering on the camo, just right for the model! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Nice job! Too bad those kits are so hard to find. There are so many good markings options, but hasegawa kits get too expensive to do them all. Would be nice to have a quality option for around $25. Agreed there...I have no idea why Revell cut the F-18F..dumbest business decision of the century. I managed to pick up the kit I built at a show for $5 only because the guy was clearing his stash at the end of the day..If I can get one cheap, I'll snag it up. Honestly, I like the Revell kit despite its flaws..they build up nice and are relatively fast kits to build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Agreed there...I have no idea why Revell cut the F-18F..dumbest business decision of the century. I managed to pick up the kit I built at a show for $5 only because the guy was clearing his stash at the end of the day..If I can get one cheap, I'll snag it up. Honestly, I like the Revell kit despite its flaws..they build up nice and are relatively fast kits to build. Can only agree about the Revell kit, and that is a magnificent example. BTW, is that a Reapers Tomcat lurking in the background, by any chance...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 NOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I looked into making a conversion for the E kit, but the canopy is the biggest obstacle. Trying to get them vacced would be cost prohibitive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBP1538 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Great model! I really like the way you've made the walkways look, well, walked-on... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Very nice. Love the camouflage and realistic weathering. Great work ! Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Can only agree about the Revell kit, and that is a magnificent example. BTW, is that a Reapers Tomcat lurking in the background, by any chance...? Thanks! Actually, that's a NAWC F-14A lurking back there :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 NOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I looked into making a conversion for the E kit, but the canopy is the biggest obstacle. Trying to get them vacced would be cost prohibitive. I really need to get one of your Growler conversions..I have an E kit with some spare F parts, and was thinking of building one. I've gotta get past this tomcat and KA-3B kick I'm on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Sweet Victory Jet, Brian! Iv've got one of those Revell Foxtrots in the stash, wish they'd pump out more ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Love it!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Very nice build. I got one in my stash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Looks very nice. Can you tell us how you did the dirt and grime on the upper surfaces? It looks very convincing. Also which paints and colors did you use for the gray? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Looks very nice. Can you tell us how you did the dirt and grime on the upper surfaces? It looks very convincing. Also which paints and colors did you use for the gray? Sure thing..I use a simple weathering technique..I post fade, then I take a gel pen, hit the panel lines, gloss coat, then re-fade. As for the boot prints on the walk way areas, I take a damp tissue (tp) and flatten it out with my finger, then load it up with ink from the gel pen and blot away. The process takes several passes, but it's quite convincing. As for paints, I use MM enamels exclusively. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Though not a big fan of the "F" Hornet (I'm a fan of the "C"), I really like your build and the weathering on the camo.!.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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