Simmo.b Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I'm gonna need a bigger car!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brahman104 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Looking good Eric! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Eric Nice detailing on the IP coaming, as it's a detail that will always noticed when first looking at the Hornet up close. Thanks for the heads up on the new Tamiya tape and I'll be picking up a roll for sure. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Some more progress on the Super Hornet during breaks on the Sabre. I was not happy with Trumpeters depiction of the formation lights on the kit, some being excessively raised detail and others reasonably well engraved. I plan on using the Southern Sky decal sheet stencils which have the formation lights as decals and look quite nice. I sanded off the detail on the tails and filled the nose and fuse lights. I then masked the panels and built up a couple of layers of primer, which under paint should provide a much more subtle and realistic panels. I also wanted to depict the raised panel that covers the windshield join. Close inspection of references shows this panel and I thought it would be a better alternative to the engraved lines on the kit. Once under paint, the panel will ok just right. Whitey and andromeda673 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Neat work Eric. I like that new Tamiya masking tape idea. Thanks for the heads-up on that, I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for some. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericg Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 (edited) So after I finished the Lightning, I thought I would stay on task so to speak with continuing another trumpeter fast jet. Here is some progress on the Super Hornet. A little bit of time wasted trying to work out where I left off but have made some advances on some of the more innacurate parts of the kit. First up is the pylon that holds the AN/ASQ pod. Trumpeter totally missed the boat on this one and included something that doesn't even resemble the real one in any way.... Out with the two part epoxy putty and lots of sanding to come up with one that now looks almost there. The original Trumpeter item was not going to go anywhere near my finished model. Primed/scribed. Looks far better than the original. Next up is the IFR probe. I wanted to use the excellent Master turned metal part of the probe. The kit one is a little skinny and lacking sharpness, so I built up the probe with epoxy putty to accept the master item. I have also used the door from the Eduard exterior set. The next item to get stuck into was the tail hook. The Trumpeter hook is a very innacurate part and it required a fair bit of work to correct. I should have taken before photos to compare. The front of the hook is flat and devoid of detail. I cut a rounded groove on the front and grafted on bolt heads from the Meng nuts and bolts set. I cut the curved rod of the tail hook off and replaced it with a new part made from plastic card. A fair bit of modification has gone into this part to make it look as it does now. The completed item. You will also notice that I have removed the Eduard photo etch mesh from the vents at the rear. During handling of the model these vents became indented. I have purchased a new eduard photo etch set to replace them. Expensive but necessary. Edited July 22, 2015 by ericg Uilleann, Whitey, Anthony in NZ and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Eric Terrific progress on the Hornet and looking forward to following your progress all the way to the finish line Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Great prorgess - good to see you are back working on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andromeda673 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 this is another "crap hot" build, man the hornets nest is just a buzzing, it seems like anyone and everyone is building them, yours is looking great though! the scratch building, and all of the attention to detail is really well done. Nice job!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Good results mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 By the way Eric, you should think about casting the modified fuselage pylon - looking really good here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitali Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 A RAAF Rino! this will be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Excellent work so far, Eric! Looks great! HÃ¥kan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piprm Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) Eric, The way you apply your miniature magic to these kit projects in recent times … shocks and astounds me. Can't wait to see this model (and your other gems) in the flesh. Outstanding as always! Phil Edited July 25, 2015 by Piprm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now