This is my first F/A-18C. I used
the Revell/Monogram
kit. As a fan of modern USN carrier wings, I am entirely enchanted with the
sharpness and smartness of Hornets. So, I made up my mind to built this kit
with sincerity. I made some changes to this model and have listed my challenging points;
To
begin with, all raised panel lines are re-scribed as the kit originally comes
with raised panel lines. The flaps on
the wings and the and rudders on the vertical stabilizers were cut and
rearranged from the neutral position. The reinforcement plates
between the vertical stabilizers and fuselage, which omitted in kit, are made with small plastic
plates.
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Under the wing.....each
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Three
mirrors and grab handles were added to the forward edge of the canopy and were detailed-up.
Two ECM antennas
behind the canopy are replaced with ones I made. I made a hole
in the both sides of LEX and planted a transparent plastic plate to
represent
the navigation lights. The air-cooler holes are also made and replaced with
the stapler pins.
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For the markings on my
"Bug" I used the Eagle Strike Decals #48-002. The VMFA-232 "Red Devils"
are my favorite squadron.
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This weapon setting is for SEAD mission.
Generally, weapons (AGM-88s and Rock-eye II) and fuel tanks are taken from Hasegawa
F/A-18C kit. The two Sidewinders on main wing-tips are of kit's, and
two AIM-120 AMRAAMs on the Sparrow launcher are from SOL model.
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I painted this Hornet with Gunze Mr. Color 307(upper
of fuselage), 308 (lower). Both pastel chalks and Tamiya enamel washing are
applied for weathering. Then Gunze Super Clear (Semi-Gloss) is applied as
a final coating.
HyeonJung
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