Dutch Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) So after doing a little more searching I found that Steel Beach released SBA72001 F/A-18A/B./C./D FOD (intake) covers. They also have a selection of 1:48 scale Hornet covers as well. While I can find a few 1:48 sets available, Icannot find any 1:72 FOD covers. Can anyone give me a hand please? K/r, Dutch Edited January 19, 2021 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 If you're talking about the resin ones, those were OOP a LONG time ago. I'll look through all my parts I have and see if I have an extra set. If I do, I'll let you know. I don't think so, but you never know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 Thanks Darren. Yeah, I figured that I would have a hard time finding any with an item number as low as 72001. 😎 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoops Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I used a set on a Hasegawa Hornet build way back when they were current. After they were no longer available, the compromise solution that I came up with was to fill the intake lip piece with Milliput. I just pressed it in so that it was roughly even and flat on the upper and lower surfaces, and left it at that. They real world cloth covers are going to be a bit uneven, so I wasn't worried about it being super smooth. I would then paint them separately, and install the piece once the aircraft painting was complete. Cheers, Hoops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) Hoops! You just reminded me of the classic 3M yellow foam ear plugs! I will use those and trim and paint to suit. Super cheap and readily available! Thanks! K/r, Dutch Edited February 22, 2021 by Dutch add photo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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