Graham22 Revell F/A-18 Hornet

[graham22]

thought I'd attack the 1/48 F18 from Revell
1st impression was oh dear, looks an old tool, lots of flash. Overall pretty poor

Assembled the cockpit,
Has to remove a lot of the raised details so the decals would sit well

[Homerlovesbeer]

Hopefully you'll tame this kit. I'm looking forward to the build

[graham22]

Restarted the F18, really don't like this kit although it's looking better now, not sure why I don't like it, just hasn't got a nice feel


Going to need quite a bit of filler

[Gav0909]

I have a similar kit from Revell. Not as flashy as this, and nicely detailed. But I have lost some enthusiasm for it since I was trying to add in a resin cockpit. Once I get that installed then I might get some mojo back for mine.

[graham22]

Cheers Gav, not much tonight, just filling some big gaps in the joins
More soon

[graham22]

Smoothed out the filler on the F18

[Homerlovesbeer]

Wow she's a filler hog isn't she? I think my Revell Super Hornet will be the same.

[graham22]

Cheers, yes just a bit
Some more progress tonight

[Homerlovesbeer]

I'm currently filling my Revell Super Hornet 1:48. After doing my 1:72 airfix kits this thing is a real step backwards in fit.

What are you using to fill? I've been using Mr Surfacer 500

[kiwigav]

Nice looking kit, will check in again

[graham22]

Cheers Gav
Painted the underside tonight

[graham22]

Upper surfaces painted

[Homerlovesbeer]

How did you go painting the launcher rails underneath with them already attached? I thought you may have issues paiting behind the closest one to the main fuselage?

I'm deciding what to do with mine at the moment, paint them then put them on or do it as you have.

[graham22]

Got in quite easily with the airbrush, lots of room so no issues
Finally got around to doing some work on the bench
F18 just a coat of clear

Ready for decals tomorrow

[Homerlovesbeer]

Nice! We are at very similar stages now. What paint did you use? I use My Hobby acrylic and it sprayed like a dream!

My Super Hornet. I have only done the underside and elected to leave off some of the rails to assist in getting a good paint coverage. I painted them separately so they'll go on now.

Cheers

[graham22]

I'm using valligo model air paint
It's looking good

[graham22]

Monster decal session tonight on the F18

[Homerlovesbeer]

looking great mate.

Guess what? I just sprayed the top of my Super Hornet.......and it's the same colour as the bottom! Grrr

I must have got paints mixed up as I've managed to paint the top colour on the bottom as well! I'm not sure if it's worth repainting as I'll lose my pre shading. Or do I simply pre shade AGAIN and re spray the correct colour on the bottom?

[graham22]

Thanks
Finished the decals tonight, just need to decide if I add any weapons and light weathering - then another one complete

The upper colour looking at reference photos is very close to the lower shade, mines is a fraction dark I think but I think it looks ok
As for your dilemma, I don't pre-shade as I put too much paint on the model and it disappears so I favour post washes. But I'm sure which ever you decide it will turn out well

[graham22]

And final pics of the Revell F18




Turned out quite well

[heel]

Graham it turned out better than good. Awesome work!

[Homerlovesbeer]

Nice nob mate

[ollie]

I have built this kit several times and to me it is not too bad of a kit. I know you have to rescribe panel lines. Please use clear red on the lights there. I wish all the best and have fun By the way the two vents on top of the fuselage need to be filled in. I use super glue and sand them smooth.

[Damonkh]

Wonderful job!!

[Liamcraven666]

A very nice bird , good job!