This is
the 32nd scale Academy F-18D and what a great kit this was to build. My build
includes decals for the VMFA-225 Vikings who were based out at Miramar, Ca. The
Vikings fly close air support, Air interdiction and Aerial reconnaissance
missions. I used the kit decals and they went on great! Go figure, decals are
printed by Cartograph so, you know they are good! I put a resin seat in it made
by Legend, and then I used the resin chaff/flare kit which includes photo-etch
and the GPS module made by Four-Dable. I used the Rhino-models exhaust for the
burner cans (which you can find his stuff on Ebay). I put this together prior to
Rhino's intakes which are absolutely gorgeous, and fit nicely too! For the
painting I used Mr. Color paints, and then gave it a wash for the panel lines
using Mig wash. The rest of the weathering was done with Mig pigment powders for
fluid leaks, normal wear and tear, etc.. Those are some great products for this
kit that don't cost an arm and leg to get, but will make your model look
absolutely great!
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If you
have the chance to build this kit, I recommend building this up in your favorite
squadron! It is well worth the money for the detail that comes in the kit, and
some extras to spruce it up even more make it a great kit!
Thanks for looking
at my stuff! You can see this and more of my models and our other members on our
club website (www.rfsm.net)
also known as the Red Flag Scale Modelers or visit us on our Facebook page as
well.
Bryan "Mig-Killer" Miller
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