WildBill50 Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Hi guys, I thought I forgot how to model. I been looking at everyone's builds and finally got back in the game. I started this in January while I was away for a few days and just kept up the momentum when I got back. I really liked this kit, very easy to put together with no real faults except the attachment of the side fuselage pieces. Take your time and you will be rewarded. I deviated from the instructions by adding the front fuselage before putting on the upper section with the wings. I was able to mate the pieces a lot better this way without a gap. It was built out of the box using MM Acryls and Enamels. Gloss coated with Future stuff (whatever they are calling it this week). I decaled and another coat of clear was put on. I used a Payne's gray oil wash then with another Future coat and finally a clear flat coat of MM Acryl. Hope you like it and all comments are appreciated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmorrissette Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewahl Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Hi, Bill, It's great to see this completed at such a great pace. I'm looking forward to seeing it in person at our next meeting (on 3/18). Your WIP report at the last meeting had you singing the praises of Revell for this kit. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Heck of a good looking Hornet! Those bombs look especially nice with those nose stripes. Congrats! GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBill50 Posted March 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Thanks guys When a kit comes along every once in a while that grabs you and is not beating you up at every turn, even I can make something look half way presentable. This to me was one of those kits; a pretty easy build that kept me engaged to finish it. I just got home from the Indianapolis contest/show. I brought this down there for some table eye wear basically and came home with a third place trophy. Talk about surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeOberholtzer Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 That is a good looking F-18! It embarrasses me to say I started that kit after the 2008 Virginia Beach Convention but somehow got sidetracked and never finished it. Your build gives me inspiration to pull that kit back out and finish it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBill50 Posted March 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Do it! It built up really well...except for those rear parts of the side panels. This was one of the fastest models I have completed. Edited March 31, 2016 by WildBill50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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