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| Category: | Aircraft - Jets
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| Used from: | 1978–Now |
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| Manufacturer: |  McDonnell Douglas |
| Model: | F-18 Hornet |
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K Tielemans added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D-CR ATARS Hornet US Marine Corps (1798-now)VMFA(AW)-225 Vikings
164679/CE-00 | MCAS El Toro
1993
27. November, 21:53
Neal Parkes added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet US Navy (1794-now)VFA-204 River Rattlers
164264/426 |
FS36081 FS36375 FS36875
18. November, 14:51
CE GR added a new project.
11. November, 23:31
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11. November, 22:38
Jens added a new photoalbum.
5 | 29. June, 16:02
RobbieI got this kit for the Centennial+50 (I was born in Canada back when the Red Ensign flag flew). I have not yet got the nerve up to build it. Only got as far as admiring the sprues and decals. I see you have taken on the one thing that holds me back and that is to remove the seem on the canopy. I actually ordered another clear sprue from Kinetic via Lucky Models in case I F' it up. Also thinking of getting a 2nd set of decals also just to be safe. I have been watching your build. Cheers.
3. July, 21:57
JensThanks Robbi, my suggestion for the canopy, get yourself an Eduard MiG 21 (there were also in Canada). Eduard always has 3 versions of canopy that you don't need, you can practice on them
because of the decals I have don't worry, Leading Edge offers a very good replacement, or I simply use other Canadian markings, also from Leading Edge, because the Canadian special markings are simply the most interesting ones that can be found on the CF 188 / F18
I don't worry about decals and canopy, I have been looking for the perfect red for a long time and hope to have found it
4. July, 00:27
Slavo HazuchaI´ll take a late seat, really interested to see this paint-scheme done!
7. July, 10:20
DanielCool subject, watching as well!
7. July, 12:11
9. July, 03:46
DanielI think you indeed found a spot on red, very nice progress!
13. July, 22:38
Jos JansenMan Jens, missed this totally...very wel done so far, respect for the red paint very nice and tight!
16. July, 05:23
JensThank you colleagues and welcome on board
After a long search I got a relatively inexpensive care, a plus for the canopy but also training money when it comes to the clear coat, I destroyed with some decals through the paint, only the simple orange maple and easily replaced by a Model Master Orange and some Tamiya tape, but still tuition in terms of paint
the hull quickly had its color without much worry, the small parts and rudders are like dust catchers and so is the vertical tail before the decals bathed in Dowanol a good 15 times and freshly varnished ...., but slowly it comes to the larger decals and the alignment is again something that requires more than just calm and patience
17. July, 16:00
19. July, 13:59
Slavo HazuchaA battle of attrition... gain some ground, lose it the another day, counterattack in the morning...
Keep up the heroic effort, it's moving on nicely
19. July, 19:34
Danielnice progress indeed, very eye catching
19. July, 19:39
JensThe red Diva CF 188 has a forced break, a commissioned work simply takes priority
26. July, 17:11
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Jani P added a new project.
22. October, 12:19
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13. October, 23:44
Robert Fuqua owns this item
12. October, 11:42
Robert FuquaFirst model aircraft I ever built at age 9. My grandmother got it for me. First glue-together model I ever built as well. I've got three others I've found, but this one is still FACTORY SEALED! I've been looking for a sealed one to open and start when I retire (again).
12. October, 11:50
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10. October, 23:19
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10. October, 23:16
Slavo Hazucha added a new photoalbum.
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Slavo HazuchaThanks Guy, Donald, Arne, Christian, Roland, Daniel & Stephan!! I am humbled by so much positive feedback, but I guess the Sukhoi bureau really made a show-stopper with the splinter camo applied on the huge but sleek & streamlined Flanker airframe...
This project really was a line-up of highs - I liked the kit, the cockpit, the opportunity to do some metal experiments and the investigation to find the right color shades and balances to replicate the prototype´s colors as they appear on the pictures!
23. August, 17:34
ZHOU KunThe flanker looks great! Thank you for sharing!
25. August, 00:42
Björn SvedbergLooking great! I love your choice to display the hornet with retracting gears.
25. August, 05:59
Mateusz WisniewskiI admire the finish on the exhaust! The 3 gray splinter camo looks so nice.
21. September, 23:49
21. September, 23:53
6. October, 09:50
Slavo HazuchaThanks ZHOU Kun, Björn, Mateusz, Clifford and Giuseppe!
Björn the Kinetic F-18 kit, with a lot of version-based & double parts is a great base for such works - it featured 2 set of main gear legs, making the retracting position easier to set-up with sawing & re-connecting the legs.
Mateusz - I spent a lot of time brooding over photos in different lights & angles to get the dark color right. Make it too grey or too blue and it just kills the appearance - suggestions from instructions were obviously wrong, I mixed various combinations of greys & blues and checked them in various light conditions before arriving at a tone I liked
7. October, 09:08
Jasper BreurThat is absolutely fantastic! Photo 20, what a stunning job on that metal work! Congratulations on this perfect result!
7. October, 09:41
Søren Thuesen added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas CF-188A Hornet
Canadian Armed Forces (Canadian Air Force 1968-2011)410 Sqn. Cougars
720 | 20th Anniversary 410 Sqn. - CFB Cold Lake, AB
2002
6. October, 22:15
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3. October, 15:15
Søren Thuesen added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet US Marine Corps (1798-now)VMFA(AW)-121 Green Knights (ATARS)
165530/VK-00 | MCAS Miramar
February 2008 |
FS36375 FS36320
24. September, 19:54
TonyDS added a new project.
24. September, 17:15
EauRouge86 added a new photoalbum.
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22. September, 22:49
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17. September, 17:08
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F/A-18CMetallic Details 1:48
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17. September, 17:07
TonyDS added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet US Navy (1794-now)VFA-195 Dambusters
NF-400/164968 | USS Kitty Hawk
November 1998 |
FS36320 FS36375
17. September, 16:48
Christopher J added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet US Navy (1794-now)VFA-81 Sunliners
163508/AA-401 | Gulf War»Desert Storm - USS Saratoga
February 1991 |
FS36320 FS36375
10. September, 20:33
Jim Lash added a new photoalbum.
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26. April, 18:56
26. April, 19:25
Michael PhillipsOh this is NICE! Love the finish on this, very realistic light weathering and paint patina. Well done!!!
5. September, 02:19
Jim LashThanks Michael, it's my first attempt doing the persuading, panel lines and weathering. Surprised me when it all came together. ????
5. September, 16:16
DanielThe (good) old revellogram kit, turned out great!
5. September, 19:49
Jos Jansen added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet US Navy (1794-now)VX-30 Bloodhounds
163130/BH 102 |
2007
2 | 4. September, 06:35
Sean Sheppard added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A+ Hornet
US Navy (1794-now)VFC-12
162867 | NAS Oceana
2014 |
FS36375 FS36081 FS37875
24. August, 16:33
Lukas .HSGDT135 is a shop number, not Hasegawa product number.
19. August, 18:44
AugieIf you find the details you can edit the item and correct it
19. August, 19:20
Lukas .This photo is croped from ebay auction listed as China model. Probably not Hasegawa.
Font is different from Hasegawa boxes.
19. August, 18:47
Faraz Anwar added a new photoalbum.
2 | 18. June, 20:06
Nik Che added a new photoalbum.
1 | 30. June, 05:55
DanielAwesome project and a very nice start! watching with interest!
30. June, 12:07
Rui SI'm in too. I Like these big birds and I know you will nail it
5. August, 10:45
K Tielemans added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D ATARS Hornet US Navy (1794-now)VMFA(AW)-224 Bengals
164886 | MCAS Iwakuni
2009 |
FS36375 FS36320 FS36118
17. July, 16:00
Adam Barber added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet Canadian Armed Forces (Canadian Air Force 1968-2011)439 Sqn.
769 | NATO Tiger Meet - Twenthe
1991 | Tigermeet scheme
14. July, 12:48
Adam Barber added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas EF-18A Hornet
Ejército del Aire (Spanish Air Force 1939-now)Ala 15
15-02 | Tiger Meet/Excercise Artic Tiger - Ørland AB
September 2007 |
FS36375 FS36320
14. July, 09:21
Martin Harvey added a new project.
1 | 7. July, 16:47
DanielIll take a seat here, very nice progress, looking forward to the end result
7. July, 17:05
Crutch added a new project.
6. July, 22:10
Crutch added a new project.
6. July, 22:09
Crutch added a new project.
6. July, 22:05
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6. July, 22:04
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4. July, 10:08
Nik Che added a new project.
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Jens added a new project.
29. June, 10:52
Daniel added a new photoalbum.
1 | 27. June, 22:29
Daniel added a new project.
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27. June, 22:00
Jos Jansen added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet US Navy (1794-now)Blue Angels
163451/5 (Cdr. Frank Weisser) |
May 2017
23. June, 18:32
Felinx added a new project.
21. June, 10:30
Faraz Anwar added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet US Navy (1794-now)VFA-106 Gladiators
163454
18. June, 20:06
K Tielemans added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet US Marine Corps Aviation (1912-now)VMFA(AW)-533 Hawks
01 | Operation Iraqi Freedom
17. June, 16:47
Dutch added a new project.
1. June, 12:04
ZHOU Kun added a new photoalbum.
1 | 23. May, 13:45
ZHOU KunIntended to remove a repeating photo, but removed the whole album instead...without any confirmation
23. May, 13:55
wilkyJust discovered another version of this kit on eBay.
Instead of the Prototype markings being in the kit with the R.A.A.F. ones it has US production aircraft markings along with the R.A.A.F. ones.
Never saw it back in the eighties.
This kit is extremely inaccurate in regards to an actual production Hornet and is only a collector's item
21. May, 00:10
Dutch added a new project.
17. May, 18:59
Alan Crawford added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet
Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (Royal Malaysian Air Force 1963-now)18 Sqn.
M45-03 | TUDM Butterworth
1997 |
FS36118
17. May, 01:23
Alan Crawford added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet
Royal Australian Air Force (1921-now)Aircraft Research & Development Unit (ARDU)
A21-101 |
FS35237 FS36375
16. May, 17:38
Alan Crawford added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet US Marine Corps (1798-now)VMFA(AW)-121 Green Knights
165687/VK 04 | Operation Iraqi Freedom - Al Asad AB
2007
16. May, 16:58
wilkyI had added the Australian version of this kit too to the database and it's been deleted too.
I guess I'll have to try again once I receive the kit.
So I can upload a photo.
I did add the post script Australian insignia included but obviously that was missed
15. May, 02:40
wilkyThis kit is issued in Australia with Australian insignia added.
I'd added it to the database.
It's been deleted.
It's a bit disappointing.
I guess someone flagged it as a duplicate but I'd added a post script of Australian insignia included
15. May, 02:38
RWlunch added a new project.
13. May, 01:08
Calvin GiffordStill scratching my head over this one, since General Dynamics had ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with the development or production of either the Legacy or Super Hornet. SMH...
9. May, 03:13
wilkyWell I just did a quick search and there's only two places it has General Dynamics in the title and that's here and Metro hobbies in Australia.
The Airfix website doesn't mention General Dynamics so I guess the title could be changed
9. May, 04:45
9. May, 05:00
Vince Jackson added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet US Navy (1794-now)VFA-151/ USS Constellation (CV-64)
BuNo 163417/ 300 (CAG) | NAS Lemoore, CA
1999 |
FS36320 FS36375
30. April, 02:45
Vince Jackson added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet US Navy (1794-now)VFA-151/ USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)
BuNo 164716/ 300 (Capt. M.L. Klunder Gucci) | NAS Lemoore, CA
2007 |
FS36320 FS36375
30. April, 02:21
Vince Jackson added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet US Navy (1794-now)Blue Angels
Bu. No. 161523 (Cdr. Gil Reid) |
1987 | Blue Angel Blue
30. April, 01:11
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20. April, 12:35
Neal Parkes added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet US Navy (1794-now)VFA-81 Sunliners
(Lt.Cdr. Fox) | USS Saratoga
1991
20. April, 10:35
Tobi added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet US Marine Corps (1798-now)VMFA(AW)-224 Bengals
164717 |
2001 | TPS
18. April, 17:18
Tobi added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet US Navy (1794-now)VFA-25 Fist of the Fleet
163705/NK-400 | Gulf War»Operation Desert Shield - USS Independence
1990 |
FS36320 FS36375
18. April, 17:03
Tobi added a new photoalbum.
18. April, 13:37
18. April, 14:53
Tobi added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet US Marine Corps (1798-now)VMFA(AW)-224 Bengals
BuNo 164694/NK-01 | MCAS Beaufort, SC
2007 |
FS36320 FS36375
18. April, 13:35
ZHOU Kun added a new photoalbum.
17. April, 15:10
Slavo HazuchaNice to see your work-steps on the LG & the paint-job - the outcome was quite spectacular & ultra-realistic Hornet - as seen here on the title pic too
The max-extension legs just before touchdown really look goof
I worked on exactly the same kit, but added Aires cockpit, Nozzles & Wells - (none of which was specifically for Kinetic...) - the Nozzles are very nice & fit fine, the cockpit was a real pain to fit & probably only worth the effort if you want an open one - I discovered that too late. The wells do not fit the Kinetic kit at all, lot of sheet added, but once there, are really nice... Just in case you want to build another one soon
17. April, 15:41
ZHOU KunI would like to keep modification to a minimum, in order to reduce difficulty in the building
Building OOB is fun
17. April, 16:04
Slavo Hazucha added a new project.
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14. August 2019, 03:34
Slavo HazuchaSo... October approaching at supercruise speed... I ordered my Aggressor model & decals at least a month ago via a physical store (a reasonably good one...), because I think physical stores deserve support these days... Suspicous since I got no notification, today I dropped by like "Greetings sir, where´s my model?"
Turns out they had some software issues & the order is only just about to go out!
I was hamstering RedBull cans for some epic night shifts on my Vark to be ready for the GB +/- on time, yet now this happens...
Anyway, I´ll think about something, not giving up! Not at all in fact...
26. September 2019, 11:58
Maciej BellosTough luck Slavo... Hope for the best. Also I agree about the physical stores, problem is I don't have one in the city I live...
26. September 2019, 13:17
Holger KranichI am addicted to online stores. I live on a phucking island. It is always the joy to walk into a Hobby Shop and just go around.
26. September 2019, 17:28
Stephan RyllHope everything will be there for the start Slavo
on the other hand I'm a slow builder and I don't have a problem to see other builds rush by
26. September 2019, 17:53
26. September 2019, 17:56
Patrick HagelsteinI totally agree to help the struggling physical shops a helping hand as much as possible but yeah, sometimes the online stores are just that tad efficiently. Hope it all turns out well and hopefully you can be off to a good start together with the rest.
30. September 2019, 14:37
ZHOU KunI am impressed with the modification on the F/A-18 landing gear. The main gear legs are not fully extended when retracted and you made it so realistic, thumbs up!
17. April, 13:41
Marko556 added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas CF-188A Hornet Canadian Armed Forces (Canadian Air Force 1968-2011)433 Sqn.
776/188776 |
2000 | grey, grey
14. April, 17:04
Calvin GiffordKinetic did a really nice job on this Hornet! The only thing that I notice off the bat that's missing is the HMCS pickups on the canopy rail. Nitpicky, I know, but every U.S. fleet legacy A++, C, C+, D and D+ Hornet had them after 2010 - even the ones in VFA-125! Fortunately, not a big deal to scratch.
31. March, 00:11
Campbell Brand added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet Royal Australian Air Force (1921-now)3 Sqn. RAAF
A21-8
2. February 2016, 12:34
Campbell BrandNow completed, single seater RAAF with 3 fuel tanks and 2 Harpoons, twin seater Spanish with 2 fuel tanks a HARM and a couple of Mk82 bombs
27. March, 00:21
Roland Gunslinger added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet US Navy (1794-now)NAWDC
164678/46
23. February, 14:51
Tigershark_BAS added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet US Navy (1794-now)VFA-192 World Famous Golden Dragons
300 (Capt. N.C. "Mac" McNellis) | NAF Atsugi - USS Kittyhawk
April 2009 |
FS36320 FS36375 FS35183
8. February, 02:08
Daniel added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet US Marine Corps (1798-now)VMFA(AW)-533 Hawks
164949/ED/402
10. January, 23:03
Daniel added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet US Navy (1794-now)VFA-105 Gunslingers
164200/AC-400 | Operation Desert Fox - USS Enterprise (CVN-65)
1999 |
FS36320 FS36375
31. December 2019, 15:40
Slavo Hazucha+1 for Daniel making this surface finish happen in 2020!
31. December 2019, 16:43
DanielWell not all CAG birds are kept clean...looking forward to this! All it takes is a dirty old brush and some violent scrubbing
1. January, 18:27
Scott DuttonWith that was load I'd be thinking Destruction rather than Suppression of EAD, following
2. January, 14:45
Neal Parkes added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet US Navy (1794-now)VFA-25 Fist of the Fleet
161939 | USS Constellation |
FS35237 FS36375 FS36495
1. January, 22:17
Phenix Outis added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet US Navy (1794-now)NSAWC
163754 - 20 | NAS Fallon
2009 | 'Sukhoi Blue'
21. December 2019, 22:58
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19. December 2019, 14:32
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7. December 2019, 22:40
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6. December 2019, 19:02
Msudul added a new project.
13. November 2019, 21:29
Calvin GiffordDecals are not actually horrible in this kit. Too bad the plastic is for an F/A-18A...
13. November 2019, 03:17
Patrick HagelsteinHas anybody ever been able to obtain Dr Pepper Resins products? I have no clue where to find a(n online) shop that carries these products.
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Łukasz GlińskiIs there 1/72 version available anywhere?
10. November 2019, 21:22
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11. November 2019, 08:05
Łukasz GlińskiThanks, but it's 1/48. Their page states 1/72 is sold, but I'm not sure it means 'not anymore' or 'not yet'...
11. November 2019, 09:23
Michael HickeyIf the guy from Ronin Decals has it listed as out of stock on his web page then it's sold out, he doesn't usually reprint straight away as he only does small runs.
11. November 2019, 11:37
Søren Thuesen added a new project.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet Royal Australian Air Force (1921-now)A21-13 (3 Sqn) | 90 years anniversary of 3 Sqn. - RAAF Williamtown, New South Wales
2006 |
FS35237 FS36375 FS33613 FS25466 FS22197
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