Revell f/a 18c Hornet

[AceSeafire]

Picked this one up yesterday whilst buying some paint for my other build for this (f14).

Got started on it earlier and progress so far is good. The only issue I had was dropping the joystick and not finding it! Quick fix with some nylon wire painted black and all is fine.

[MerlinJones]

Quick fix with some nylon wire painted black and all is fine.

Good man.

Regards,
Bruce

[AceSeafire]

Little update. All gaps filled now and almost ready to paint

[MerlinJones]

It's a little sweetie, isn't it?

Regards,
Bruce

[MerlinJones]

I'm watching this one extra closely, 'cos I have one of my own in The Stash.

Regards,
Bruce

[Ian]

The only issue you might face is having to mix up some orange to match the decals. That said, if you get the right shade this kit looks beautiful. I even have a pic of this model as my screensaver at work.

[AceSeafire]

what orange did you go for ian? You've done a great job on that :-)

[Ian]

If only it were that easy.....
I mixed up Humbrol gloss red, orange & yellow until I was happy with the shade.

[Ian]

Can't say I'm surprised, Bruce. It's a beauty.

[AceSeafire]

I have picked up some revell gloss orange (30) as per the instructions. Hoping this is a good match for the decals as I really want to get on and finish this now, it's been too long since any progress was made!!!

[AceSeafire]

Just to prove I'm still trying to finish this before the end of the gb here is a quick phone pic after this evenings decal session!

[MerlinJones]

That looks very good.
Ace, in fact.

Regards,
Bruce

[AceSeafire]

Thanks Bruce, just a bit of touch up, a gloss coat and the wingtip missiles to go and then it's done.

Although I have realised I've sealed the cockpit without a pilot and I'm going to have this 'in flight' on a stand....whoops

[AceSeafire]

Finished just in time!

[MerlinJones]

Well done that man!
Lesson learned re autopilot, I guess!

Regards,
Bruce