HAZER Posted February 27, 2006 Author Share Posted February 27, 2006 walkway area now masked off. This area really is different from jet to jet. Some are dark grey, some a shade darker than 35237. Check your references. I guessed on this one as I did not get a chance to see the actal walkway on 795 while I was on the ramp at Cold Lake. HAZER Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HAZER Posted February 27, 2006 Author Share Posted February 27, 2006 End result. I found that by using a thick mix of paint in the airbrush, you can get a nice "texture" effect on these areas. HAZER Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HAZER Posted February 27, 2006 Author Share Posted February 27, 2006 (edited) I leave you with this final shot for now. Now ready to paint the nose (radome tan) and the gun (a mix of metallics). It seems that after 9-11, the CF-18's had more stains around the guns from obvious use! Don't come around out neck of the woods! I must mention that I was able to watch and photograph our CF-18's flying out of Comox shortly after 9-11. I had seen CF-18's many times before out of that base, but when you see a fully armed "to the nuts" CF-18 Hornet with live weapons screaming down the runway in full AB, it is an awesome experience but also a very scary reality that things were/are not as peaceful and rosy as we once thought. The Hornet's still fly out of the Q's with live weapons and the reality is still with us. This Hornet is an appreciation of the work our men and women do in the air and on the ground. Remember, without the groundcrew, the jets don't fly! HAZER Edited February 27, 2006 by HAZER Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted February 27, 2006 Share Posted February 27, 2006 nice in-progress shots - they explain a lot. Very nice work, interesting that the tail stiffners are not on both sides of both tails, or at least the same inside or outside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Bratton Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 I must mention that I was able to watch and photograph our CF-18's flying out of Comox shortly after 9-11. I had seen CF-18's many times before out of that base, but when you see a fully armed "to the nuts" CF-18 Hornet with live weapons screaming down the runway in full AB, it is an awesome experience but also a very scary reality that things were/are not as peaceful and rosy as we once thought.The Hornet's still fly out of the Q's with live weapons and the reality is still with us. This Hornet is an appreciation of the work our men and women do in the air and on the ground. Remember, without the groundcrew, the jets don't fly! Nicely said, Hazer. Again, beautiful work on your hornet - it's a real inspiration. Cheers, Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Backfire Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Thanks for sharing all your insights from this build, and your observations from the real aircraft. They are really useful. Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 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 Did you see my name on the Cutting Edge set? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 and 933 at Cold Lakethanks for the photos and descriptions Derek You guys are making liars out of me. Three duals with ECP upgrades. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HAZER Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 Hey, Scobby. I'll check and see where your name is on the set! HAZER Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cadfael Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 (edited) You guys are making liars out of me.Three duals with ECP upgrades. The original plan was for 62 singles and 18 duals to be upgraded. We are currently flying 935 in Cold Lake and 927 in China Lake, both with the ECP upgrade. Edited February 28, 2006 by Cadfael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jr_rules2 Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Real nice work. I was really inspired by this build. JR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 The original plan was for 62 singles and 18 duals to be upgraded. We are currently flying 935 in Cold Lake and 927 in China Lake, both with the ECP upgrade. We we're told 410 would not operate any upgraded jets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I leave you with this final shot for now. Now ready to paint the nose (radome tan) and the gun (a mix of metallics). It seems that after 9-11, the CF-18's had more stains around the guns from obvious use! Don't come around out neck of the woods! I must mention that I was able to watch and photograph our CF-18's flying out of Comox shortly after 9-11. I had seen CF-18's many times before out of that base, but when you see a fully armed "to the nuts" CF-18 Hornet with live weapons screaming down the runway in full AB, it is an awesome experience but also a very scary reality that things were/are not as peaceful and rosy as we once thought. The Hornet's still fly out of the Q's with live weapons and the reality is still with us. This Hornet is an appreciation of the work our men and women do in the air and on the ground. Remember, without the groundcrew, the jets don't fly! HAZER Not from increased use, from decreased manpower and less time to clean them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HAZER Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 Hey, Scooby I think it sounded better what I said! .....I'll come by and clean a Hornet or two the next time I'm up at Cold Lake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jungle Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 That is a beautiful bug! I feel inspired. I have two Academy Hornets in my stash. I know one of them as got to be done in a CAF scheme! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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