discussion Boatmans super hornet fa-f18

[boatman]

Chris,
Despite the issues you had that is a great looking build and very nicely finished well done for sticking with it.

Many thanks Scottie yes im fairly pleased at how it turned out but some of the decals broke but only the small ones thank god
an yes it took some stickin with it as each day i went up to the man cave to model i would think what part wont fit today ?
cheers
chrisb

 

[flyjoe180]

Fabulous final result Chris, I really enjoy the after burning exhausts. It looked to be a difficult and technical build, but the final result is testament to your persaverance and attention to detail with your model skills.

 

[boatman]

Fabulous final result Chris, I really enjoy the after burning exhausts. It looked to be a difficult and technical build, but the final result is testament to your persaverance and attention to detail with your model skills.

HI Joe thank you for your nice comments on this hornet build an yes to get all the wirein togeather an workin was a bit techinecol but as you say sir my persaverance and attention to detail got me through as i love doin this lights an such in a big model to bring it to life works every time for me an then today i shall put her up on the main show shelf over the tv to be lit up with the tomcat so should have two nice model to look at when freinds come around over xmas period an ive forgten to open the side avionics panels on the fusealarge so will try an open them as i will firstly have to cut throurgh the starsanbar decal so the panels can be open see its a job to remember everything i do lol
CHEERS SIR
chrisb

 

[boatman]

HI Guys well i think this will be the last post on here regardin this model an ive put the hornet where i was hopein to fit her along side her sister the big tomcat for to be on show an the space is a bit smaller than i have thought so ive had to sqezze both planes togeather to get them on the shelf but i dont think they look to bad see what you guys think ? but if you all think they are overcrowed then i'll move the h ornet to the top shelf

 

[Steven000]

Very nice work Chris, they look great together with all the lighting etc! And nice selfie in the back : D

 

[boatman]

thanks steven an bloomin heck i dint notice my ugly mug in the back lol thats the trouble with havin mirrors in the back ground
an here a shot of the port side avionics bay open as i cant show the other side at the moment untill i take the plane off the shelf so i can get a scaple blade into the hatch as it stuck solid

 

[Tworrs]

Stunning work Chris. Take a bow.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Good looking bird Chris. Great job

 

[Jack L]

Great work Chris!

 

[boatman]

Stunning work Chris. Take a bow.

BOW is taken Garry many thanks
cheers chrisb

 

[boatman]

Good looking bird Chris. Great job

THANKS Tim yes im glad to see it turn out good as at times i had my doubts due to fittin
cheers ATB
Chrisb

 

[Richard48]

Whats next on the bench Chris?,My mate keeps trying to give me a 32nd Tornado.If he insists then i think it will be heading your way.

 

[boatman]

Whats next on the bench Chris?,My mate keeps trying to give me a 32nd Tornado.If he insists then i think it will be heading your way.

WOW well i was thinkin of a B58 HUSTLER IN A BIG KIT Richard THE TORNADO is it still in kit form ? as love to do one of them as its one of my chioses cheers sir but how much will it cost ? AN 1/32 JUST the scale i like
chrisb

 

[Richard48]

The B58 Hustler sounds great.I think my mate John has the Italeri Tornado Gr4 in 1.32nd.Ive seen a few built on youtube and the guy went to town and used 3d undercarriage bays and scratchbuilt lots of wiring etc.I should see John later in week and see what hes doing with his jets.
All the best from Richard

 

[boatman]

The B58 Hustler sounds great.I think my mate John has the Italeri Tornado Gr4 in 1.32nd.Ive seen a few built on youtube and the guy went to town and used 3d undercarriage bays and scratchbuilt lots of wiring etc.I should see John later in week and see what hes doing with his jets.
All the best from Richard

HI Richard thank you for your reply an if you send me that tornado id do my best to build it an light it up with leds but up to you sir as ive never built one of these before so may be an instrestin challange i hope im not gettin ahead of my self here you just see what your mate says an does he built models then ? as im not goin to hannants till new year as havin a rest for a while till after xmas
ATB Richard an Helen
chrisb an jen

 

[Richard48]

Hi Chris.
John does make models but struggles at times with anxiety etc.The poor man lost both his daughter and wife just before lockdown in 2020 .His daughter passed 6 months after giving birth so his poor grandson never knew his mummy.I keep my eye on him best as i can.I will see what big jets he has.
Atb to you both .
Richard

 

[minitnkr]

Amazing.

 

[boatman]

Hi Chris.
John does make models but struggles at times with anxiety etc.The poor man lost both his daughter and wife just before lockdown in 2020 .His daughter passed 6 months after giving birth so his poor grandson never knew his mummy.I keep my eye on him best as i can.I will see what big jets he has.
Atb to you both .
Richard

HI Richard oh so sorry to hear about your freinds losein both his wife an daughter must be terrible for him such a blow an yes keep an eye on him as thats whats freinds are for as our next door neibhour lost her husband last xmas so we just call round to see if she is ok an thankfully she is
AN YES atb to you both also
chris an jen