discussion 1/72 Academy F-18c

[Guest]

Here is my F-18c in 1/72.

I used a mix of AM and kit decals,both worked very well.

Paint is Humbrol 129 on bottom and MM US ghost grey ontop.

Weathering is chalk pastel powder, alclad clearcoat to seal it all in.

Not a bad kit, the detail is nice but in my view it is overly complex in all the sub assemblies and there it allot of filling and sanding to do

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[Guest]

Modern jets aren't my thing, but I can tell you've done a great job with panels, shading and weathering - very realistic.

 

[Guest]

Thats a great job

 

[Guest]

Great looking Bug Theuns,excellent weathering too! Really authentic looking streaking! Very nicely done Sir!

 

[flyjoe180]

Theuns, I'm going to say that all the extra filling and sanding and other work was well worth it, because this is superb. One of your best ones yet I reckon. A great build of the Hornet.

 

[aaron]

Looks great! I take my hat off to cats that build things with wings, especially ones that look this awesome.

I appreciate the weathering...subtle and smooth.

 

[Guest]

Excellent build and finishing.

 

[papa 695]

Awesome work Theuns I love it

 

[eddiesolo]

This picture look like the real thing, beautifully posed, shows off the amazing detail superbly Theuns.

Si

 

[InFlames]

Very nice build! I am about to start mine in the following months, further complicating things with the use of PE, seamless intakes and scratchbuilding dropped flaps/slats

 

[Guest]

Great build Theuns!

 

[john i am]

Awesome! Love it

 

[Guest]

Thanx

 

[Guest]

Amazing job!

 

[Guest]

Superb .

scott

 

[The Migrant]

Very nice Theuns. Just this morning I was watching some US Navy YouTube video of F-18 carrier ops, yours has captured the weathered and patchy appearance really well.

 

[colin m]

Looks very impressive.