HobbyBoss 1/48 F 18A Hornet

[longlance67]

Hiya All

here's something very new for me this a project I wanted to do for a while and couldn't wait any longer to get stuck in ! Its for the Navy birds to get some armor loving Though I'm a novice to Aircraft I decided to throw caution to the wind and get some goodies to make this build an even greater challenge....have bitten off to much for me chew ? time will tell hahahah

The Kits



and the After Market goodness: Masks and prepainted cockpit etch from Eduard and some resin engines from Aires



a quickish review of the kits:

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now lets get stuck in ! :p

I began work with the ejection seat , the kits parts were prepared for the etch detail parts, the molded belts were shaved off



the seat got a few coats of Vallejo surface primer black



to add some wear and tear to the seat frame was dry brushed with German Grey and the material of the seat was picked out with German Uniform and was given an oil wash



then the etch was added, really added a lot of detail to everything








thanks for looking gents


Shane

[Paul]

Nice lance I think I've got this kit in the stash, eithr that or it's the d variant, it's an awesome kit either way

[HistoryRider]

This will be fun!! A non MOPAR Bee!

[RED]

That seat looks amazing

[josepedro]

Very nice start!

The seat looks sharp!

[chief5437]

Very nice! I'm after a 1/48 hornet, so I'll be following this. Cheers, and good luck mate!

[longlance67]

Nice lance I think I've got this kit in the stash, eithr that or it's the d variant, it's an awesome kit either way

thats Paul its a very nice kit, really looking forward to getting my hands on the two seat version of this kit they are such awesome looking fighters

This will be fun!! A non MOPAR Bee!

cheers mate is should make for something hopefully

That seat looks amazing

cheers mate the etch really brought it out

Very nice start!

The seat looks sharp!

cheers mate

Very nice! I'm after a 1/48 hornet, so I'll be following this. Cheers, and good luck mate!

I would recommend this kit, its very sharp indeed !


Thanks lads

more updates to follow soon


Shane

[longlance67]

Hiya all another quick update for yee,

been working on the cockpit tub over the last few evenings
painted the cockpit interior grey after sanding down the detail in preparation for the zoom etch





the control yoke was also given the same etch treatment



the instrument panel



after weathering






thanks for looking

Shane

[ScaleModelling1105]

The weathering in the tub looks great. I'll be following this as I love the f-18.
Well done so far.

[Joesdad]

Proper good Shane, please carry on....

[martin57]

hi ,that etch realy makes that tub pop out at you , thanks for sharing

[longlance67]

The weathering in the tub looks great. I'll be following this as I love the f-18.
Well done so far.

thanks mate, it was a lot of fun to weather, really looking forward to finally getting to weather the entire aircraft as Navy birds always seem to be battered and worn and this will be on exception

Proper good Shane, please carry on....

will do sir !

thanks mate

hi ,that etch realy makes that tub pop out at you , thanks for sharing

thanks Martin, etch really adds a lot to modern aircraft with all the computer screens and readouts but they were a bit a tricky to mount and get right


thanks gents


Shane

[Gav0909]

Looking good so far mate. I am itching to build my Hornet, but a lack of space for her has curtailed that build for the current time.

The PE really tarts up that tub and seat, good work!

[Rob]

You are multi talented Shane! Looks like a cracker

[longlance67]

Looking good so far mate. I am itching to build my Hornet, but a lack of space for her has curtailed that build for the current time.

The PE really tarts up that tub and seat, good work!

thanks Gav I'm really enjoying this build to be sure

You are multi talented Shane! Looks like a cracker

thanks Rob, like to try new things every now and then, hopefully I will be able to pull this one off


cheers lads


Shane

[Jason1757]

Wow. Very nice.

[longlance67]

thanks mate sorry for the very late reply

[vyper1]

Wow that PE really makes a difference, looking good so far

[UKguyInUSA]

Super work in the tub....love the ejector seats too. PE makes such a big difference within cockpits!

Looking forward to more....keep it coming!

[longlance67]

Wow that PE really makes a difference, looking good so far

thanks mate, it was a very enjoyable part of the project adding the etch to the cockpit and really added a lot too

Super work in the tub....love the ejector seats too. PE makes such a big difference within cockpits!

Looking forward to more....keep it coming!

thanks mate, really happy how it all came out as I didn't have much experience in aircraft before


here's some video updates of the F18 and where the build is now, unfortunate I have no WIP photos of said steps but I hope the vids will do a good explaining


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thanks lads


Shane

[grover]

Looking awesome so far Shane. How did you paint the seats? I'm learning and you either have a hugely steady hand, or masked the seats to paint the cushioned parts. Would love to see the process.

[Goose]

Hello,

nice progress so far. If i understood well, you ve had issues with your canopies to make the seamline disappear. The only way is sanding, polishing and give it a klear coat to give the shining back.

good luck

Goose

[HWGuderian23]

Stunning paintwork on the ejection seat and the instrument panel Shane ... very well done dude