SCM 2019 Aggressor Group Build. F/A-18 VFC-12
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A Russian Bug.
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Finallly some decent progress.
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Decals compelete. Nose masking still needs removed.
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Finally primed.
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Finally some progress.
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The Pit. Minus seat and throttle.
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Box art.
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Color scheme.
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Decals.
Коментари
1 2 November 2019, 20:22
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Dang, I finally got the pit, pilot and seat finished, and got the fuselage halves joined. Pictures soon. Super slow progress on this one due to lack of bench time.
9 November 2019, 01:51
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Thank you very much Nathan and Roland. @ Nathan, yes maybe I will get some bench time next week.
10 November 2019, 03:08
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Welcome guys. Hopefully I will get some work done on the thing tomorrow. LOL. I am also trying to get a FB-111A done for my son for Christmas. He worked on them when he was in the Air Force.
11 November 2019, 02:02
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Finally some progress on my SCM aggressor group build. Pilot is just stuck in for now. I will add shoulder harnesses and seat belts during final assembely.
11 November 2019, 23:13
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I finally got the belly painted at any rate. Some pictures tomorrow.
22 November 2019, 01:52
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Thank you very much Michael, for your kind words. This one is all pantied now, except for a patch of camo that I somehow missed. Did not find it until I was unmasking everything. So have to paint that spot and take some pictures.
23 November 2019, 22:48
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I like the low contrast between the colors in this scheme, you turned out another fine project Clifford!
1 December 2019, 09:20
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Thank you all for your very kind words. I am blushing. Hope to finish it soon.
1 December 2019, 23:25
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Cheers Clifford - I´m back just in time not to miss your Aggressor contribution, looks well underway, will keep an eye on this one!
2 December 2019, 11:32
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Thank you Patrick and Slavo. Welcome back Slavo, good to see you again. I got the wheels and tires painted today and applied a wash to the landing gear struts. I hope to start weathering this bird tomorrow. I am also trying to build an FB-111A, a U.S.S. Arozina and a B-24D all at the same time. The other three builds are Christmas presents for my Son's.
3 December 2019, 01:30
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Looking good with the legs on. Take a few pics of that B-24D if you get a chance.
13 December 2019, 02:27
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This turned out especially nice Clifford - the early Flanker pattern on the Aggressor came out great, the almost blending color-tones and the wash create a really authentic looking final result. 👍
13 December 2019, 17:29
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Thank you very much Michael, Nathan, Stephan and Slavo. Your kind words and compliments mean a lot. @ Nathan, I will get some pictures of the B-24 when I can, kind of been of pushing on the FB-111A and the U.S.S. Arizona. Hope to finish up this F-18 next week. @ Slavo, I used Valejo's paint for the camo. They are Flanker Blue, Flanker Blue-Gray, Flanker Light gray and Russian underside blue (faded). Excellent paints.
14 December 2019, 04:44
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Very nice work Clifford 👍!
Looking forward to your other „christmas" builds too 😉!
14 December 2019, 06:47
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My experience with Vallejos is not too lucky so far, but these do deserve credit - the outcome really looks spot on like a somewhat faded Su-27 flanker, good choice & execution!
14 December 2019, 07:05
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Thank you very much Konrad and Slavo. @ Slavo, I use only the Model Air "black capped" ones for Airbrushing. I have developed a taste for Tamiya and Mission Models paint.
15 December 2019, 20:14
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Nice, I think I will get this model air set as well, colors seem to be a perfect match for the flanker!
also look great on a hornet 👍
16 December 2019, 21:03
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Thank you very much Daniel. I have 3 sets of this color range. (have a few Flankers to build. LOL.)
16 December 2019, 21:14
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Thank you very much Augie. I also am getting ready to start another F-5. I think I am going to do an Air Force one instead of a Navy one.
28 December 2019, 20:55
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Red 11 turned out really great 👍 The way the desaturated camo colors & the wash blended into the final result just could not have worked better.
+ In a few months, I'll add another VFC 12 brother in arms
29 December 2019, 06:37
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Thank you very much Nathan,Roland, Slavo , Stephan and James. Your kind words mean a lot, coming from such great modelers as yourselves.
30 December 2019, 04:14
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Excellent job on the hornet sir! Tub, painting, detailing, ect. all came out great 👍.
22 February 2020, 02:58
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Hey Clifford, totally miss the reveal of your bug... it became a real stunner!
22 February 2020, 16:46
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Thank you very much William, Matthew, Sergej ,Jos and arne. Your kind words put a smile on my face. Would you believe the kit was only 10.00 U.S. and yes that is it's normal price. I have many in the stash. It sizes up exactly to the Monogram 1/48 F-18C, but has recessed details instead of raised. I did rob the canopy from the Monogram kit, as the canopy in the kit is one piece.
23 February 2020, 00:22
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Kagman's 1/48 F/A-18 Hornet, done in VFC-12 markings. This kit is not the dog it is cracked up to be. I compared it to the Monogram 1/48 F/A-18A/C kits. It is the same size as those kits. It has recessed panel lines and rivet detail. The only area that I see that is lacking is cockpit detail, mainly in that it has no sidewalls. I scratchbuilt those from sheet stock. The instrument panel is the same as the Monogram kit. I was going to use the PE set for the Hasegawa F-18A, but decided to use the decals from the Revell F-18E. They fit perfectly.