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1/32 F/A-18 Hornet: Paint and eject seats
badpony
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California, United States
Joined: March 06, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, June 08, 2003 - 06:25 PM UTC
well, this is a big update. Let me start off by saying that hobby shops are evil influences. I was browsing through the decal section at the local one and picked up a set of decals for the Hornet. Desert Shield markings for VFA-25's "Fist of the Fleet" CAG bird, should be an attention getter :-) This sheet influenced me to break out the airbrush and get some painting done.

remember the accident? I built up the 2nd seat provided in the kit and posed it next to the CAM resin seat.


here she is wearing Model Master Light Ghost grey lowers, Dark Ghost grey uppers. The tailfins and walkways will be painted flat black later this week. I have the flaps and slats painted, but un-installed as of these pictures





enjoy
TOMCAT14
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Warszawa, Poland
Joined: October 10, 2002
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Posted: Sunday, June 08, 2003 - 07:54 PM UTC
Hello F-18 Maniac ,

I like watching Your projects , is like Mine of Information . I'm modern jets maniac too so every pics of Your job and improvements add new knowledge to My experience .
For BIg F-18 , I'm waiting for F-18 D - I hope it will be released in near future.
Great job Badpony .
Holdfast
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England - South West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, June 09, 2003 - 06:43 AM UTC
:-) Looking good :-) I am going to have to crack open my 1/48 version of this great jet
Mal
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Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Posted: Monday, June 09, 2003 - 08:15 AM UTC
GREAT WORK
CONGRATS

ROBERTO
didiumus
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Utah, United States
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Posted: Monday, June 09, 2003 - 08:22 AM UTC
THERE'S that ejection seat comparison!! Looks great so far!

I agree, once you see this kit in person, your wallet is in real trouble.

Scott
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