AlienFrogModeller Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) Started a small production line of CF188 aircraft. Will be a slow build but I am willing to show some pics along the way of the progress. 4 Kinetic CF188 aircraft Decals - Leading Edge, Kit supplied, Canuck Mask: Flying Leatherneck Decals - FLM48-8 Canopy and wheel set Resin - Neomega (the cockpit sets is not that great), Aries, Attack Sqn, Wolfpack, Northstar, Legend (seats too small), My own Resin Cockpit tub-Fat Pylons-Vert Stabs-Ext tanks (on hold). Photoetch - Eduard, A.M.U.R. Reaver Paint - Mr Color, Gunze, Tamiya, Testors, Alclad, Vallejo Primer (73.601) - not happy with it, Mig White primer (2004), Mr Color Black 1500 as primer Glue - Tamiya Extra Thin, Tamiya Cement, Bob Smith Industries, Mercury Adhesives, Gorilla Misc - Mr Hobby masking liquid, Walthers Solvaset, Mr Mark Softener, Microscale Decal Set+Solution+Krystal Klear+Microflat+Microgloss, Vallejo Plastic putty, Squadron Green putty, 3M red filler. Tools - Waldron Punch and Die set, .1"+ .2"+.3" + .4" drill bits, Side cutters, tweezers, #10 + #15 scalpel blades, Various clamps, home made jigs (paper), various pens, swear words, luck and spousal support. So here goes; it's not a fast ride but your welcome to follow. Hopefully you'll pick up a few things and a I'll learn as well from your feedback. Edited April 7, 2019 by AlienFrogModeller Update Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Filled in the recessed lines, added the welded line(third stripe from the front on the right) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) I added .060" to lengthen the kit pylons. As you can see compared to the Wolfpack version. I compared only after I measured against photos of the external tank on the actual aircraft. Worked out pretty close I'd say. Plus it just looks better. Edited February 18, 2018 by AlienFrogModeller typo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Here I added the Mod to Door 1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Here I drilled out the ID light holes and also if you noticed on the previous pics, all the drain holes have also been drilled out (Nose area - .1", .2", .3" drill bits). I also sanded down the Formation lights on both sided so they don't stand out as much. on the real aircraft they are almost flush. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Add the Mod to the Vert stab and drilled out the drain holes at the base. I also "scrapped" the bottom portion of the base. It's not just a square block at the bottom, so I angled the base to reflect the actual aircraft. Note the two white dots...part of the strengthener mod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Trying something new, to me. I placed a layer of Tamiya tape and edged it with thin super glue. Hopefully this works if not, I'll try something else. Basically it is to represent the extra layers of carbon fibre on the Horz Stab. I will also be drilling out the drain holes at the tips of the Stabs, some have 1 others can have two just depending on the version of the Stabs. There are also no recessed lines on this airfoil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Next is the Flaps with the Mods. Note, there are no recessed lines on this airfoil as well; both sides. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Here I scratch built an ID light. not the greatest but, I'm happy with it. Better than a decal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Great start! I'll add a CAF Hornet to my collection... Will folloe your build for sure. Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thadeus Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Hoooorneeets Great start on a very nice project. 9 hours ago, AlienFrogModeller said: Trying something new, to me. I placed a layer of Tamiya tape and edged it with thin super glue. Hopefully this works if not, I'll try something else. Basically it is to represent the extra layers of carbon fibre on the Horz Stab. I will also be drilling out the drain holes at the tips of the Stabs, some have 1 others can have two just depending on the version of the Stabs. There are also no recessed lines on this airfoil. Interesting, I've never seen any strengthening plate there, but I've only seen pictures of that area. Is it something specific to CF-18? Most model manufacturers place a panel line there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 55 minutes ago, Thadeus said: Hoooorneeets Great start on a very nice project. Interesting, I've never seen any strengthening plate there, but I've only seen pictures of that area. Is it something specific to CF-18? Most model manufacturers place a panel line there. Here is a shot of the layered carbon on the Horz Stab. Note the drain hole at the tip trailing edge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) EW Pylon Mod Corrected measurements Edited February 19, 2018 by AlienFrogModeller Corrected measurements Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Cool techniques, AlienFrogModeller! : ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 Thank you sir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk174 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 7 hours ago, AlienFrogModeller said: EW Pylon Mod Corrected measurements Nice mod. I am lucky I have a couple of fat pylons in resin put out by The Major. I think I will have to check the length though. Thanks for that info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 1 hour ago, skyhawk174 said: Nice mod. I am lucky I have a couple of fat pylons in resin put out by The Major. I think I will have to check the length though. Thanks for that info. Glad I can help. I compared mine to the Wolfpack version, like I have said before, I'll never buy their product again (missing parts never had any support). But they are very close. Just have to make the rear ground point holes and the form the two panels on the FAT pylons. This took me a couple hours to make today, between clean my car, the wife's truck, picking ticks outta my dogs, taking the wife for a lunch and ice cream! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Filling the bore scope access panels, leave the B Sump open. I had some fit issues with the speed brake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 The masking tape provides a template of the size I need to scrap away plastic. Replacing the Aft Engine bay Vent behind the speed brakes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Drilled out the Vents then used a sharp blade to remove the excess plastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 The thinning down process is very delicate as I am trying to get the plastic to be as thin as possible so the screen has the right depth. The original was okay but can be better with the AMUR photoetch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlienFrogModeller Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Comparison shots, I have a little cleaning up to do here. But I really like the difference. The plastic is so thin, you'll need to be very careful here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Major Walt Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 This is turning out to be one of the best Hornets I’ve ever seen! I love the attention to detail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thadeus Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 On 18.02.2018 at 1:13 PM, AlienFrogModeller said: Here is a shot of the layered carbon on the Horz Stab. Note the drain hole at the tip trailing edge. Great thanks for the reply and a photo, I've never noticed anything like that on any picture. Very interesting :) Some very nice work You're doing here. Can't wait for more! BTW, what schemes are You going for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.