HAZER Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I had been working on this CF-18M for almost 2 years (of and on). I think it is finally finished. I have loaded this Hornet with the same loadout that was used after 9-11 when they were holding "Q" at 19 Wing Comox. Enjoy! 416 Lynx Squadron CF-18M from 4 Wing Cold Lake. present day markings and configuration. HAZER Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HAZER Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 A few more. I used BB set with GPS, IFR and Cutting Edge cockpit ( a kit in itself!). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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HAZER Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 I did misplace the port side slat and I have not been able to get a hold of Academy get replacment parts. They seem very bad for this. I may have to make my own slat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HAZER Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 Last one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Bratton Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 That's a beautiful build, Derek. I don't know what else to say other than well done. I'd like to do a Q bird with the same load, only in 48th. Beautiful work. Cheers, Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Derek - beautiful job! Nice paint and subtle weathering....looks like the photos on your site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tricose Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Amazing looking Hornet! Just one quick question - the air refuelling recepticle?? Does it come with the kit?? Thanks, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HAZER Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 THanks for the kind words. The IFR (In Flight Refueling) Probe is from the Black Box set that also includes burner cans, GPS dome and other goodies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Tis a beauty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeew Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Brilliant work Hazer! Weathering is spot on. Congrats on a great build. mike, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barneydhc82 Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Excellent work Derek, particularly the very subtle weathering. Nothing like shrinking the real thing Barney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jai5w4 Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 VERY nice indeed. Paint is especially well done. Great loadout too. -John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Backfire Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Really nice job with the painting and weathering - the two years were well worth it! Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 (edited) That's a really neat build HAZER I love the colours of these Canadian birds........ Beautifuly turned out model. EXCELLENT! *Edit* Have you got any more pics we could see please? I'd love to get a peek in the office. Edited February 20, 2006 by geedubelyer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HAZER Posted February 20, 2006 Author Share Posted February 20, 2006 As requested, here is one of the cockpit. I did take photos of this build in progress. Maybe I will add a few more. From start to finish. Anyone interested? HAZER Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Bratton Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 (edited) Anyone interested? ;) BTW, you win my avatar of the year award. Cheers, Sean Edited February 20, 2006 by Sean Bratton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithery Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 You are showing some truly stellar work here Hazer. Yes, definitely share more pics. Stupid question........what's a CF-18M? I'm only aware of the A and B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 You are showing some truly stellar work here Hazer. Yes, definitely share more pics.Stupid question........what's a CF-18M? I'm only aware of the A and B. It is a CF-18A that has gone throught the ECM 583 Avionics upgrade. No Bs are getting the upgrade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I had been working on this CF-18M for almost 2 years (of and on). I think it is finally finished. I have loaded this Hornet with the same loadout that was used after 9-11 when they were holding "Q" at 19 Wing Comox.Enjoy! 416 Lynx Squadron CF-18M from 4 Wing Cold Lake. present day markings and configuration. HAZER Nice work Hazer. It is nice to see a model of a F-18 from the best Hornet Squadron in the World!! 795 is my favourite jet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 It is a CF-18A that has gone throught the ECM 583 Avionics upgrade.No Bs are getting the upgrade. Scooby - does that include the bird slicer antennae? I think I saw B's on Hazer's site with them. Thanks Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HAZER Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 Actually, I do have photos of one CF-18BM? From 425 Sqn (188927) that was taken at MF last year. Not sure if there are any other B going through upgrade. HAZER More photos later tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HAZER Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 939 from 2004 MF. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HAZER Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 Hey, Scooby! I knew you would like the Lynx on this model. I was able to get some great shots of 795 while I was MF 2004 so I used that as my reference..it also flew Q at Comox. Here are a few in progress pics. HAZER Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HAZER Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 From the Cutting Edge set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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