Revell McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
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19 February 2017, 17:11
gorbyIt certainly looks the business in front of the hanger Gary. In some of the photos, it could be mistaken for the real deal.
19 February 2017, 17:28
Gary BrantleyThanks for taking a look and leaving your comments gorby. I appreciate that a lot sir! 👍
19 February 2017, 18:23
Scott HastingsYa I agree with the others, looks like the real deal just rolled out off the factory floor. Very clean build from that busy studio you showed us a few threads back. The photography and model work are both superb
20 February 2017, 07:31
Gary BrantleyHey, thanks Tim, Dale and Scott for stopping in and having a look. Thanks for taking time to comment; that's always much appreciated! 🙂
20 February 2017, 13:08
Bart Goesaertnice one, and it gives something special to make the photo's in this environment...
20 February 2017, 13:24
Michael PhillipsThat is VERY nice Gary, and looks like the real thing in front of the hanger. Well done!
20 February 2017, 14:36
Gary BrantleySo kind of you to say Michael! Much appreciation for your comments I assure you. 🙂
20 February 2017, 14:47
Holger KranichUh uh, bad weather is coming up, not the best day for a ´lil sortie!;)
You really give life to These ´ol kits, Gary!👍
20 February 2017, 15:46
Gary BrantleyThank you Holger! As my dad was fond of explaining, "it's all trick photography". 🙂
Yeah, one of the things I like most about taking pics at the airport is the ever-changing sky in the background. I've been wanting to get some very early morning shots done out there; just after sunrise; that and some rainy day pics too. Sunrise on a NMF bird would look great I think. Even these old kits, when given just a little TLC, can be made to look pretty good. Combine that with some creativity at the airport and sometimes even I get "lucky". 🙂
20 February 2017, 16:12
Spanjaardreally nice and the pictures at eye level, are simply fantastic. well done!
20 February 2017, 19:48
Gary BrantleySpanjaard, thanks for the comments my friend! Your generous compliments inspire me sir. 🙂
20 February 2017, 19:51
iceThat's one of those scalemates-moments. You scroll through the timeline, see a pic and think: "Nice - that guy posted a walkaround of an F-18." ...and than you realize, it's just a model. 😮
20 February 2017, 20:52
Gary BrantleyThat is so kind of you to say ice! Lol, it's all done with smoke and mirrors 🙂
20 February 2017, 21:01
Album info
This is the old Revell kit, from 1990. I built it several years ago, and finally got around to photographing her at the Cameron airport. I did use an aftermarket decal set, the SuperScaleInternational set 48-346. It's pretty much built OOB, with just a few added details. Once again, just another "four-footer"!