F-18A Hornet - VFA-127 "Desert Bogeys" US Navy - Hasegawa 1:72

[RodolfoMas]

Hi everyone,
I'm starting to assemble this Hasegawa kit:


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to make this aircraft:


Source: Seaforces.org

VFA-127 Desert Bogeys was a Navy aggressor squadron which operated the F/A-18A from 1992 to 1996 after which they transitioned to the F-5.
They were stationed at NAS Fallon where they provided adversary training for Pacific coast squadrons.

A quick look inside the box:


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Eduard and Quickboost details:


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Decals :


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Any additional references or info about this plan would be very appreciated ...

[RodolfoMas]

First steps ...


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Cockpit details ..


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

[Tomcat64]

Nice start & looking forward to seeing you tackle the camouflage

[RodolfoMas]

Camo layer 1


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

Camo layer 2


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

[digger303]

[Tomcat64]

Lovely work on the camo

[RodolfoMas]

Almost ready for the decals ...


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

[RodolfoMas]

Ready for the wheathering ..


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr