AlienFrogModeller Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, cruiz said: Very nice job, AFM; I love the weathering; did you also applied it to the artwork on the tails or left them clean? Thanks for sharing Very subtle on the vert Stabs, I will be adding a bit of gloss in specific parts revealing fuel swells/leaks. Cheers AFM Edited June 2, 2021 by AlienFrogModeller Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 (edited) Hi guys, Sorry for the absence, a group of us were helping a local IPMS mbr's estate who passed away. Took all the kits and confirmed every box, sorted and org it all. Now that is near it's end, I was able to get back to my desk and keep the balling forward here. Happy Father's day BTW. I was working on some 3D printing as I did not like the Eduard CATM Covers (it's what us CDN techs call em, even tho it's used for all types of this variant item) aka Seeker head covers. They have a large magnet in the yellow cap that keeps the seeker head aligned and prevents the head from getting damaged when the aircraft is towed, or when on a utility trailer. These ones that I printed and resized for the Eduard resin set i feel is much better fitting. This was the test print of various sizes; you can see some failures. The sizes were printed with a .10" difference between them to get the right fit. This was the final print of the CATM Farm...good print, only a couple failures, but was user error through handling...OOOPS. Test fit... Now the fun part ... painting. Until next time, I'll have them painted and with a RBF tag as well. Cheers AFM Edited June 20, 2021 by AlienFrogModeller Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Great work and, a nice detail to add. Your lucky you have a printer and understand how to use it, very valuable tool to have at your disposal. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 On 6/20/2021 at 6:39 PM, A-10 LOADER said: Great work and, a nice detail to add. Your lucky you have a printer and understand how to use it, very valuable tool to have at your disposal. Steve A-10 LOADER, I thank you for the compliments. Means allot, thank you. Cheers AFM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) Today was the next step...weapons detent wrench for the AIM-9. .010 Styrene rod cut to 3mm glued on .020 flat styrene cut to 3.5 mm. Always make extra , the carpet monster lives everywhere, even on hardwood floors! Drill your .3mm hole (.4mm is loose and slides in very easily) to fit the .10" pin...LOL the math. Or you can trust me. Test fit... Until next time... Cheers AFM Edited June 22, 2021 by AlienFrogModeller Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 More Hornet accessories...my ladies need their accessories when they go out to impress! One of these things are not like the other... Can say enough for TWO BOBS decals. Until next time Cheers AFM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 38 minutes ago, AlienFrogModeller said: More Hornet accessories...my ladies need their accessories when they go out to impress! One of these things are not like the other... Can say enough for TWO BOBS decals. Until next time Cheers AFM Nice work, I'm guessing those are the kit decals on the bottom AIM-7 ??, which are totally wrong. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 48 minutes ago, A-10 LOADER said: Nice work, I'm guessing those are the kit decals on the bottom AIM-7 ??, which are totally wrong. Steve Meng Weapons kit...SPS-044 Cheers AFM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 Starting the paint process for #4...the last build in this production line. 795 with a load of weapons...more to come! Cheers AFM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) Two bags, two Radar, Two Heat and 500+ 20 Mike Mike... Need to finish the weathering, RBF flags one more AiM-9 on the right side, cockpit, canopy and that should be it. Cheers AFM Edited June 29, 2021 by AlienFrogModeller Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Coming along nicely, looks good. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 4 hours ago, A-10 LOADER said: Coming along nicely, looks good. Steve Thank you sir, appreciate that. Cheers AFM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Night Owl Models Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 As a Canadian and retired CF member I am loving your commitment to this project and looking forward to seeing the line-up. Great work and attention to details. So many Hornet schemes worldwide so little time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Excellent detailing that you’re doing, love the weathering also! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 Small update, just came back from camping this past week. Added an extra tank for the proper config and added the protective coating on the noses...and a little but of weathering. I also used magnets to attach the pylons. Cheers AFM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 Seats Few more details to add... Cheers AFM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 Added some details... Net over the Hell hole. Added the Gun Electrical Switch...used a long rode and glued in place to ensure it was sitting square... Then snipped off to correct length and painted the tip after cut. I made it a bit longer than normal for the better look in scale. Will re-evaluate in a day to ensure I like this length. Love the wax sticks, AMAZON has them from adding jewels to finger nails...cheep. Easy peasey... Enjoy!! Cheers AFM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 1 hour ago, AlienFrogModeller said: Added some details... Net over the Hell hole. Added the Gun Electrical Switch...used a long rode and glued in place to ensure it was sitting square... Then snipped off to correct length and painted the tip after cut. I made it a bit longer than normal for the better look in scale. Will re-evaluate in a day to ensure I like this length. Love the wax sticks, AMAZON has them from adding jewels to finger nails...cheep. Easy peasey... Enjoy!! Cheers AFM Love the details. Question for you:Do the wax sticks need to be heated, or are they sticky enough? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 4 hours ago, Da SWO said: Love the details. Question for you:Do the wax sticks need to be heated, or are they sticky enough? Thanks. I find the sticks... sticky enough, When they "loose" their adhesion, I re sharpen, good to go! Cheers AFM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 Added some details... FOD in the cockpit...pilot pen. Removed the pen, replaced the TX'd seat and then safetied the seat and placed the Canopy Ejection pin in as well...LOL Cheers AFM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 Gonna let her sit for a few days and go back and see what I missed... I doo see three items I have missed....dangit...it's not the grounding cable. What are they? And is there more than I see right now? Cheers AFM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Gorgeous she is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 3 hours ago, BastianD said: Gorgeous she is BastianD Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback...truly appreciated. Cheers AFM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BastianD Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 The weathering is absolutely stunning, nice to remind for my next build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thadeus Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 That is a lovelly bunch of Hornets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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