SCM 2019 Aggressor Group Build. F/A-18 VFC-12
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1 2 November 2019, 20:22
Clifford Keesler
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.
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
Clifford Keesler
Thank you very much Nathan and Roland. @ Nathan, yes maybe I will get some bench time next week.
Thank you very much Nathan and Roland. @ Nathan, yes maybe I will get some bench time next week.
10 November 2019, 03:08
Clifford Keesler
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.
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
Clifford Keesler
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.
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
Clifford Keesler
I finally got the belly painted at any rate. Some pictures tomorrow.
I finally got the belly painted at any rate. Some pictures tomorrow.
22 November 2019, 01:52
Clifford Keesler
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.
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
Wim van der Luijt
I like the low contrast between the colors in this scheme, you turned out another fine project Clifford!
I like the low contrast between the colors in this scheme, you turned out another fine project Clifford!
1 December 2019, 09:20
Clifford Keesler
Thank you all for your very kind words. I am blushing. Hope to finish it soon.
Thank you all for your very kind words. I am blushing. Hope to finish it soon.
1 December 2019, 23:25
Slavo Hazucha
Cheers Clifford - I´m back just in time not to miss your Aggressor contribution, looks well underway, will keep an eye on this one!
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
Clifford Keesler
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.
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
Nathan Dempsey
Looking good with the legs on. Take a few pics of that B-24D if you get a chance.
Looking good with the legs on. Take a few pics of that B-24D if you get a chance.
13 December 2019, 02:27
Slavo Hazucha
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. 👍
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
Clifford Keesler
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.
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
Konrad -
Very nice work Clifford 👍!
Looking forward to your other „christmas" builds too 😉!
Very nice work Clifford 👍!
Looking forward to your other „christmas" builds too 😉!
14 December 2019, 06:47
Slavo Hazucha
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!
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
Clifford Keesler
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.
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
Daniel
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 👍
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
Clifford Keesler
Thank you very much Daniel. I have 3 sets of this color range. (have a few Flankers to build. LOL.)
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
Clifford Keesler
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.
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
Slavo Hazucha
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
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
Clifford Keesler
Thank you very much Nathan,Roland, Slavo , Stephan and James. Your kind words mean a lot, coming from such great modelers as yourselves.
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
William O.
Excellent job on the hornet sir! Tub, painting, detailing, ect. all came out great 👍.
Excellent job on the hornet sir! Tub, painting, detailing, ect. all came out great 👍.
22 February 2020, 02:58
Jos Jansen
Hey Clifford, totally miss the reveal of your bug... it became a real stunner!
Hey Clifford, totally miss the reveal of your bug... it became a real stunner!
22 February 2020, 16:46
Clifford Keesler
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.
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.