Marcel111 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) Just finished this Trumpeter Growler, after 16 months of hard work. Big thanks to Harold from AMS for all the help casting things like the wingtip pods (which I reshaped) and providing the basis for and then casting copies of the ALQ-99s. Keith from Red Pegasus was also a huge help with the custom-made VAQ-132 decals. The build thread is over on ARC, but since I will probably be hanging out at LSP a lot more from now on I thought I'd show the finished article here. Apologies for the not-so-hot photography, I will take far better pics once it warms up outside a little. I'll post a few more pics in a minute... Edited March 27, 2016 by Marcel111 DirkE, Geoff Staniland, Harold and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel111 Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) I spent quite a bit of time trying to recreate the weathering of this exact aircraft, including the light-gray overspray underneath the brown VAQ-132 insignia and some of the darker gray touch-up on the upper wing. Cheers, Marcel Edited February 26, 2016 by Marcel111 red baron, DirkE, Starfighter and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Leduc Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Wow Marcel, That's one serious Super Hornet you got there.... I really like. your desert weathering is subtile and perfect. Dan. Harold and Marcel111 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Colvin Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Fantastic! Really sharp Ea18! Marcel111 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Super fine as usual Marcel.. Marcel111 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 We really need some decals for this ac in 1/32!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Daniel Leduc and Marcel111 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Beautiful finish of an interesting airframe! The paintjob is fantastic and the weathering spot on! Karim Harold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Awesome Marcel! But then again, I expect that from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconspit Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 So darn cool, man.... I love it..., i want one... Marcel111 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 What a terrific model, Marcel! Fantastic stuff. Photos are fine, too. May I publish it on the website? Kev Marcel111 and Harold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Fantastic Marcel...any aircraft with a leading "E" in its designator grabs my attention, especially one so well built as yours! Congratulations, Rich Harold and Marcel111 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr scale32 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I have to say i really like this build alot. The balance in the weathering and the crispy look! Well done Sir! The HUD looks nice, is it photoetch ? Marcel111 and Harold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel111 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Thx guys! Kev, I would be honored if you publish some Growler pics on the website. Regarding the HUD, the frame is from Eduard, the HUD "glass" is made from an iridescent gift bow, something like this: http://image-api.octer.com/original/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.paperchase.eu%2Fmedia%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct%2F00480118.JPG We really need some decals for this ac in 1/32!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PM me if you are serious about the decals, I can put you in touch with Keith and he may print some for you. Cheers, Marcel Harold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Kev, I would be honored if you publish some Growler pics on the website. Thanks, Marcel. I just need your full name so I can credit the article properly. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fins Up North Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Great Growler. I'm wrapping up the 1/32 EA18 Trumpeter kit right now - and it won't look any where near as nice as this! Marcel111 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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