Revell F/A-18E Super Hornet
Throwing some plastic together. Going to do this one wheels up on a stand.
As this will be in flight, I'm using seamless intakes.
Test fitting the resin pilot, in the resin seat, in the kit cockpit tub
Intakes in. Took some modification to the kit fuselage, but they do look great.
The tradeoff is these bypass vents aren't open like on the kit parts.
Gear doors clearly weren't meant to be closed.
Typical revell.
After some sanding...
Went ahead and glued the nose to the fuselage bottom. The fit is really good.
It took me about an hour to work my way around the fuselage halves. The fit isn't bad, and where it is, it will be relatively easy to sand.
Wonderful fit at the wing tip. Ugh.
Compressor faces look good in the seamless intakes
As far as volume goes, this is probably the most putty I have ever put on a model. The fit isn't *bad* but it's just not good, either. Lots of seams need attention.
Primed. I see a few spots that need some attention, but nothing too bad.
Masked and primed canopy frames and seals.
Remasked canopy to cover the seal. Filled and sanded the cockpit joint. Ready for angle of attack sensors and final coat of primer.
Spent a little time on the tail hook.
I had a set of AOA sensors for an F-16, so I used them. I will replace those with the sensors that I had ordered and am waiting on.
Comments
1 25 September 2016, 22:42
CortexWhich Revell kit was used for this project ? Can you please mention it or add it project ?
27 September 2016, 17:00
Derek JordanCortex, I added the kit from my stash to the project inventory.
27 September 2016, 21:57
Derek JordanSpanjaard, Holger, etc, thanks. This kit is more like sculpting than model building.😉
27 September 2016, 21:57
Spanjaardi just realised that it is the previous box than the one i want i marked as for sale😉
27 September 2016, 22:00
Derek JordanSpanjaard, it's not a bad kit, but it needs some work that is atypical with modern kits. And, I would classify this as a modern kit (2005?).
27 September 2016, 22:17
Clifford KeeslerI'm in. I have 4 of those critters, and I plan on doing one in VF-143 markings also as well as an F-14A. It is looking good so far, great job as always sir.
27 September 2016, 22:19
Clifford KeeslerDerek are those resin intakes? and if so where did you find them?
27 September 2016, 23:26
Derek JordanClifford, those are seamless resin intakes. They are .are by a company called Rhino. I found them on ebay.
It's a trade off to use them. The external detail is better on the kit parts, but getting the interior seam fixed is always a problem.
28 September 2016, 13:02
Michael PhillipsThat is fantastic! I love in-flight builds. Your subtle weathering is perfect. Well done!
17 October 2016, 01:28
Derek JordanThanks! I'm going to get it in the light box later tonight for some better photos.
17 October 2016, 02:51
Jay NakasoneSome of your pics look like the real thing photographed in flight. Nicely Done!
17 October 2016, 23:25
Michael PhillipsI agree with Jay, those new pics look like the real thing. Sublime weathering, especially on the underside . The weathering on the centerline tank is amazing!
18 October 2016, 00:52
Derek JordanThanks everyone. I'm pretty happy with this one, especially given the mediocre quality of the kit.
It's funny how many people comment on the centerline tank weathering. Its just amazing what other modelers notice.
18 October 2016, 13:36
Spanjaardreally nice end result. fantastic bird.
how do you attach the transparent rod? what material is it and were do you find it?
24 October 2016, 11:59
Derek JordanThat is 1/4" clear acrylic rod I purchased on Amazon. Pretty cheap. Simply drill a hole and use some clear 30 minute epoxy.
24 October 2016, 18:28
