1/32 Academy F-18D Night Attack Hornet

Gallery Article by Chris Causey on Nov 24 2009

 

Here is my next submission to ARC. This is the Academy F-18D Night Attack Hornet built out of box only.

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This one took me about 2 months to build. I painted it light sea and ghost grey two tone. I detailed the cockpit and landing gear. I have it loaded with 2 GBU-24 Paveway III Bombs, 2 AGM-84E Slam missiles, 2 Aim -7F/M Sparrow Missiles and 4 Aim 9L/M Sidewinder Missiles. I used Aeromaster for the decals and did VFA-137 The Kestrals a squadron that flew out of Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida. Overall it came out pretty nice. Unfortunately the decals became frosted on the edges and one of my main landing gear is drooping a little bit. Oh well trial and error I guess.  I know I put allot of fire power on it, but I know the Hornet can handle it alright. 

Hope you enjoy it .

Chris Causey

Photos and text © by Chris Causey