1/48 HobbyBoss F/A-18D Hornet

[IanG]

This is my completed 1/48 HobbyBoss F/A-18D, of VFMA(AW)-121 Green Knights, from Operation Desert Storm
Overall, a great kit, with only one major issue. I had to cut 4-5mm from the section between the front and rear cockpits (and the cowling too), in order for the tub to fit in the fuselage. Other than that, there was no problem.
The Meng missiles are excellent, as are the Eduard Brassin rocket launchers, and the Quickboost seats.
Another first was using Hataka Orange Line lacquer paints. I used HTK-C037 Light Ghost Grey, and HTK-C035 Dark Ghost Grey.
Problems with the original Repliscale aftermarket decals caused a delay in the build. They were supposedly for a Gulf War VFMA-121 Hornet, but some of the grey markings were lighter than the main colour, were they should have been darker. So I had to source an alternative SuperScale set, which were more accurate.
The display base is from Coastal Kits Display Bases.

So here it is finished.

Ian G by ian gaskell, on Flickr

Ian G-5 by ian gaskell, on Flickr

Ian G-6 by ian gaskell, on Flickr

Ian G-8 by ian gaskell, on Flickr

Ian G-8 by ian gaskell, on Flickr

Ian G-10 by ian gaskell, on Flickr

Ian G-11 by ian gaskell, on Flickr

Ian G-12 by ian gaskell, on Flickr

Ian G-13 by ian gaskell, on Flickr

Ian G-15 by ian gaskell, on Flickr

[Twokidsnosleep]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!
Standing O

[Vindicare]

superb!

[Zen]

That is excellent work!

[IanG]

Thank you guys.

[Jacklans111]

Wow that thing is awesome very nice job!!!

[demarcation]

Looks the part mate, very very impressive!!

[Tomcat64]

Simply stunning - very well done

[IanG]

Simply stunning - very well done

Thank you.

[Mikele]

Well, that's not the typical payload for the Hornet Nicely done Marine.

[Kevthemodeller]

Lovely finish

[IanG]

Well, that's not the typical payload for the Hornet Nicely done Marine.

Thank you Mikele.

[sthornton]

great work

[IanG]

great work

Thank you.

[aur0ra145]

Great looking hornet!

[IanG]

Great looking hornet!

Thank you.