Revell F/A-18E Super Hornet

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September 25, 2016
Throwing some plastic together. Going to do this one wheels up on a stand.
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September 25, 2016
As this will be in flight, I'm using seamless intakes.
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September 25, 2016
Test fitting the resin pilot, in the resin seat, in the kit cockpit tub
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September 25, 2016
Intakes in. Took some modification to the kit fuselage, but they do look great.
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September 25, 2016
The tradeoff is these bypass vents aren't open like on the kit parts.
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September 25, 2016
Gear doors clearly weren't meant to be closed.
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September 25, 2016
Typical revell.
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September 25, 2016
After some sanding...
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September 25, 2016
Went ahead and glued the nose to the fuselage bottom. The fit is really good.
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September 27, 2016
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.
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September 27, 2016
Wonderful fit at the wing tip. Ugh.
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September 27, 2016
Compressor faces look good in the seamless intakes
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September 27, 2016
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.
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September 29, 2016
Primed. I see a few spots that need some attention, but nothing too bad.
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Masked and primed canopy frames and seals.
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Remasked canopy to cover the seal. Filled and sanded the cockpit joint. Ready for angle of attack sensors and final coat of primer.
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October 10, 2016
Spent a little time on the tail hook.
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October 10, 2016
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.
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Komentarzy

1 25 September 2016, 22:42

Spanjaard
looking god so far. i will be following 🙂

27 September 2016, 07:17

Holger Kranich
Nice work so far Derek, as usual! I´m following too!

27 September 2016, 12:43

Cortex
Which Revell kit was used for this project ? Can you please mention it or add it project ?

27 September 2016, 17:00

Derek Jordan Autor
Cortex, I added the kit from my stash to the project inventory.

27 September 2016, 21:57

Derek Jordan Autor
Spanjaard, Holger, etc, thanks. This kit is more like sculpting than model building.😉

27 September 2016, 21:57

Spanjaard
i just realised that it is the previous box than the one i want i marked as for sale😉

27 September 2016, 22:00

Derek Jordan Autor
Spanjaard, 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 Keesler
I'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

Spanjaard
ok, thanks.

27 September 2016, 22:38

Clifford Keesler
Derek are those resin intakes? and if so where did you find them?

27 September 2016, 23:26

Cortex
Thank you Derek : )

28 September 2016, 03:41

Derek Jordan Autor
Clifford, 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

Clifford Keesler
Thanks.

28 September 2016, 17:55

Nazid Kimmie
Nice job, what did you prime it with?

8 October 2016, 10:32

Derek Jordan Autor
Thanks. That's Mr finishing primer. Great stuff.

8 October 2016, 15:16

Clifford Keesler
Looking very nice Derek.

11 October 2016, 00:00

Derek Jordan Autor
Thanks Clifford. What are you working on these days?

11 October 2016, 02:49

Bryn Crandell
Looking good so far Derek.

11 October 2016, 11:36

Roger Lustenberger
Great Work sofar. Did you change the Exhausts aswell ?

12 October 2016, 06:25

Michael Phillips
That is fantastic! I love in-flight builds. Your subtle weathering is perfect. Well done!

17 October 2016, 01:28

Derek Jordan Autor
Thanks! I'm going to get it in the light box later tonight for some better photos.

17 October 2016, 02:51

Clifford Keesler
Well done Derek.

17 October 2016, 20:51

Derek Jordan Autor
Thanks Clifford!!

17 October 2016, 22:40

Jay Nakasone
Some of your pics look like the real thing photographed in flight. Nicely Done!

17 October 2016, 23:25

Michael Phillips
I 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

Roger Lustenberger
excellent finish! congrats 🙂

18 October 2016, 05:20

Derek Jordan Autor
Thanks 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