Hasegawa F/A-18F Super Hornet - WIP
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31 5 November 2020, 19:20
Michael PhillipsWell, after my trip back in time doing the 109, I am back to the future (or should I say, present) with a modern subject more in my wheelhouse... A Victory Super Hornet! This should be fun and a nice addition to my collection of "Bones" aircraft!
5 November 2020, 19:23
Michael PhillipsWelcome Daniel and Roland!
So far all I have done is assemble cockpit stuff, will prime tonight and hopefully finish up the painting by the end of the weekend. As an added note, when I did my Hasegawa F-14B a couple projects ago I used a Black Box Cockpit set, and one of the cool things about that set is that it has a pair of BOTH GRU-7s (F-14A/B) AND a pair of SJU-17s (F-14D and Super Hornet)! So I have resin seats for this that basically cost me nothing. 🙂
5 November 2020, 19:49
AlexanderCount me in as well. Built the same kit and had a...troublesome experience. Not that bad, but the outer Intake/under fuselage fit and especially the LERX require quite some filler and sanding. But at least you seem to have seamless intakes, that will spare you some nerves, lol.
11 November 2020, 00:13
Clifford KeeslerMichael, do you know if Royale Resin is open again?, he was closed.
11 November 2020, 03:55
Spanjaardit seems not yet, this is the message in royaleresin.net/....
The webstore is closed temporarily.
We moved into a new house, and I am still seting up shop from scratch.
I am delayed, waiting on contractors.
I am hoping to open the store again by early 2020.
30 November 2020, 09:42
Michael PhillipsWelcome everyone! So I figured I would give an update here... I received some bad news mid-November that the facility I work at will close at the end of March (I have worked there for 22 years), so my modelling mojo has really just tanked ever since. I have worked there most of my adult life, so the thought of trying to find a new job in these crazy times is a bit scary.
Anyway, I have been working on this project a little here and there, but I just can't seem to get any momentum going. I will keep at it and hopefully I will be able to get the magic back here soon.
22 December 2020, 02:40
SpanjaardI am sure you will. All the best for 2021, that hopefully will be a much better one than 2020. We are all behind you
22 December 2020, 07:02
Jos JansenThat's really bad news man...we'll support you here on SCM my friend! I wish you and your wife all the best for 2021...
22 December 2020, 08:01
Clifford KeeslerSorry to hear that Michael, I wish you all the best and luck with finding a new job. Here is hoping you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
23 December 2020, 18:23
Maciej BellosBummer Michael! Wish it all turns out ok.
Following the build obviously!
23 December 2020, 21:02
Murad ÖZERMichael wishing the best for you. who knows what 2021 will bring, stay positive please. 🙂
24 December 2020, 01:30
Slavo HazuchaChecking in with the hope that you will pick it up again when you feel its right...
Sorry to hear about the job... really wish you to get things sorted, hope the new year, while not immediately, will ultimately turn towards something good! Good luck my friend, fingers crossed!
1 January 2021, 22:56
Michael PhillipsBen, Nathan, Spanjaard, Jos, Daniel,Clifford, AUgie, Maciej, Murad, and Slavo, thank you so much for the kind words. It means the world to me to know you all care. In the grand scheme of things, this is only a moderate inconvenience in my life, many more people have had to deal with so much more grief and pain in their lives, especially in these crazy times. So I am picking myself up from my self-induced pity party and am ready to get back into the things I enjoy, and active again here on SM.
As far as this build is concerned, I have been slowly working on this behind the scenes, a little at a time. I have it fully assembled now and ready for priming. I will post pics of my current state here soon!
Thanks for standing by and I appreciate all the love!
5 January 2021, 03:10
Michael PhillipsThanks Nathan and Spanjaard!
So I have been slowly ghost building this project, and have finished painting the two tone camo. So far so good... Getting to the fun part now!
13 January 2021, 19:55
Jos JansenOh man, can't wait to see this Fear the Bones bug roll-out! 👍 Good to have you back at the bench Michael...
13 January 2021, 20:15
Clifford KeeslerThat is looking very nice Michael, glad to see you back at it.
14 January 2021, 00:24
DanielNearly done&looking great! What are your colors of choice for the grays?
14 January 2021, 19:34
Michael PhillipsThanks Jos, Clifford, Nathan, James, Konrad, and Daniel! It feels good to be back. I feel the mojo starting to flow through my veins again as I start making this Big Bug come alive!
Daniel, I am using Gunze Aqueous H307-FS36320 /H308-FS36375. Always felt these colors are spot on with these paints.
14 January 2021, 20:14
Slavo HazuchaWonderful tonal variety with that pre-shading! The Tomcats go, the livery stays - this will look marvelous once all markings & elements come to play. I almost want to give the Hornet topic another try, I´ve seen and keep seeing such wonderful works done with the F-18 all around me. This one being in the lead element of course 👍
14 January 2021, 21:14
Michael PhillipsThanks Slavo and WhiteGlint!
Got all of the main scheme decals done tonight, looks like I might have to fix a couple of things, but overall everything is looking good. Next up is the stencils... probably will take me a couple of nights for that, then it will be wash time!
19 January 2021, 02:51
DanielLooking awesome! 👍 This look is on my must have list as well.
Hasegawa should really add some Upgrade sprues to their kits...but maybe meng will kick them off the super hornet throne soon...
(PS: You can reduce the stenciling work if you unleash the corrosion control crew😉 )
@ slavo: well I hope you go navy one day, its lotsa fun! 👍
19 January 2021, 17:55
Michael PhillipsThanks Daniel and Clifford!
Took awhile, but I have significant progress to report! Decaling, panel wash, weathering, and flat coat completed! Now it is on to metalwork and lots of other little things. Still a long ways to go!
29 January 2021, 14:07
Slavo HazuchaAs lovely as they will ever come - major decals blend-in perfectly, panels & weathering all top notch - 4th gen guru standards are being kept and brushed-up here 🙂 👍
Also really like the presentation with all flaps & slats busy, I liked that very much on your Sea-Flanker and it´s the same here.
2 February 2021, 19:24
Soeren R.As stupid as it sounds - Fantastic work as always Michael.
Always amazing to see your progess!
2 February 2021, 19:26
DanielLong ways to go? Looks to me like those things lying around need to be glued on and and this beauty is ready to be flung off the boat 🙂 Always amazes me how you make this grey-white-yellow-black look so perfectly balanced 👍
3 February 2021, 08:41
Jos JansenBeautiful as always Michael...you're also a master in fifty shades of grey...😉
3 February 2021, 10:04
Michael PhillipsThanks Slavo, Soeren, Daniel, Jos, Nathan, James, and Clifford! You flatter me with your kind words. I appreciate it so much!
I have finished the metalwork and added some more parts, and she is now fully on her feet! Still have to finish the gear doors and start on the weapons, as well as paint the seats and finish the canopy. Getting there!
4 February 2021, 03:11
AlexanderYou really seem to have the hang of making carrier-borne aircraft - this is another fine specimen of your talented scale modeling ability. 👍
Only little complain I have is that the weathering looks more "dusty" than "muddy" as I would expect from a Rhino. Though maybe that's just due to the lighting and the black colour.
6 February 2021, 16:39
