Mark M Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 guys, the revell decals in my kit look a little thick so ive been looking for replacment, but i cant find any? i may be blind but theres nothing for a 1/32 F/a-18e OR am i blind, if there is any UK links would be helpful thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Mark, So you have the kit in hand. Can you give us your thoughts on the kit? I have preordered a kit but no one here in the states seems to have it in stock. I was planning on modeling the VX-9 bird. I am partial to China Lake aircraft because I was born there. Do you plan on fixing the fuselage hump? Any thoughts on how to get the correct shape? Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 im probably the wrong person to ask i know very little about the hornet having looked over the instructions and kit, the flat spine is very noticable, and the molds are not as crisp as id expect from a new kit, the detail is a bit soft in places the main issue for me is according to the instructions there are 150 steps to the build, and TBH they look very over complex i would take some sprue shots, but i managed to drop my camera this morning at the air museum i collected the kit from sorry i cant help any more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomdriver Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 I had my suspicions about the spine... Some fool in my LHS store was waffling that ".. the kit was signed off by Boeing, with no faults..." so much for that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 ok, heres some very bad photos from my crappy phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Here is one set, made for Trumpy: East Coast Superbugs Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Mark, Thanks for the photos. The spine is obviously too flat. However the kit basher in me says " I can fix that". This is disappointing in a new tool kit. I have looked at the instructions online and it seems to be a very complex kit. I am looking forward to the challenge. Dan Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 53 minutes ago, LSP_Ray said: Here is one set, made for Trumpy: East Coast Superbugs thanks sadly i cant seem to get those in the UK at present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, Dandiego said: Mark, Thanks for the photos. The spine is obviously too flat. However the kit basher in me says " I can fix that". This is disappointing in a new tool kit. I have looked at the instructions online and it seems to be a very complex kit. I am looking forward to the challenge. Dan if thats the only fault i dont think it will be that much of a chore to build it up with filler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Hi Mark, Have a look here: https://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/category/AIR12345678/AC32D/maker/DXM.html https://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/tfcyilicwva8hf8uvj7f.html Hth Thierry Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 2 hours ago, LSP_Ray said: Here is one set, made for Trumpy: East Coast Superbugs Thanks Ray, this has made my day just the markings I was looking for my favourite little FELIX.......having seen the decal sheet I know and or almost 100% sure all the decals that I really need to fit, will fit, others can be adjusted or painted. Had no idea that these were even printed, went to the afterburner link at bottom of review that no longer works so I presume they are no more. Did a search and found some in stock at Sprue Brothers......so they are now on order, just need to wait for the delivery. Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otis252 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Not to hijack the stated subject, but can that piece be corrected by a simple aftermarket part? I understand it's a shame that it has to be that way, but can one piece fix the problem? Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 31 minutes ago, otis252 said: Not to hijack the stated subject, but can that piece be corrected by a simple aftermarket part? I understand it's a shame that it has to be that way, but can one piece fix the problem? Chuck Part of the issue is that the flatness carries over to the rear of the canopy. To do it right, you’d need a new canopy also. Plus, the error may go beyond the insert and to the section of the spine that’s molded as part of the upper fuselage. A replacement part may be a sort-of cosmetic fix, but can’t really make it accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 (edited) hi Mark, here you are HTH. Edited February 18, 2019 by Luca Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Howie Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 DXM have a big sheet of Jolly Rogers Superbugs on the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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