Crew Dog Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) After posting my WIP on another forum for a while, and realizing that forum isn't really for me and my style, I decided to come here where big birds are welcomed and encouraged. As you can tell from the title, this is going to be a daunting task, but I feel that at this point I'm up to the challenge. Granted, I've started this way back in September, so there will be a bit of catch up to get up to the point I'm currently at with the build, but I hope y'all enjoy the ride, I certainly am! As you can see here, the box is a big 'un. And as per usual, work began at the front office, pics will follow in the next post Edited March 25, 2020 by Crew Dog easixpedro, Gazzas, Paul in Napier and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Mr D, looking forward to seeing more. Crew Dog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easixpedro Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Welcome aboard! What squadron/time frame you going to do? Peter Crew Dog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 As mentioned above, welcome aboard! its a great kit...I’ve built 3 of ‘em. Pulling up a seat now Crew Dog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crew Dog Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) Thanks guys for the warm welcomes. @easixpedroI'm looking to do a lot 20 line jet from VFA-22 aboard the USS Carl Vinson (mainly because that's the only line livery I can find in our scale) Edited March 25, 2020 by Crew Dog easixpedro and chrish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Welcome to LSP! Looks like a good subject to start! We need pics though! chrish, Crew Dog and Lothar 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F`s are my favs Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Hi & Welcome! Very nice model and plane... The new Top Gun would be an inspiration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crew Dog Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 Just now, F`s are my favs said: Hi & Welcome! Very nice model and plane... The new Top Gun would be an inspiration! Maybe for when I do a SuperBug F`s are my favs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 41 minutes ago, Crew Dog said: Thanks guys for the warm welcomes. @easixpedroI'm looking to do a lot 20 line jet from VFA-22 aboard the USS Carl Vinson (mainly because that's the only line livery I can find in our scale) Weird, last night I was just putting my B-17 project aside for a break, cleaning up my workspace thinking I'd really like to build my Academy 1/32 in Chippy Ho markings. Lothar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Crew Dog said: Thanks guys for the warm welcomes. @easixpedroI'm looking to do a lot 20 line jet from VFA-22 aboard the USS Carl Vinson (mainly because that's the only line livery I can find in our scale) I love the VFA-22 markings, were the markings low viz? Whose decals will you be using? Very curious and can't wait for the first pics!! 24 minutes ago, chrish said: Weird, last night I was just putting my B-17 project aside for a break, cleaning up my workspace thinking I'd really like to build my Academy 1/32 in Chippy Ho markings. Go for it, just go for it - one can never get wrong with a Hornet in such beautiful markings. I'm sure this build would turn out at least as stunning as you B-17 diorama. Lothar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easixpedro Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Crew Dog said: Thanks guys for the warm welcomes. @easixpedroI'm looking to do a lot 20 line jet from VFA-22 aboard the USS Carl Vinson (mainly because that's the only line livery I can find in our scale) Cool! My first cruise was with CVW-11 alongside them on the Chucky V. (Looooong time ago now.) If you need good photos of their markings, I highly suggest Tony Holmes' "Super Carrier." He was onboard immediately after Desert Fox and he's got some great shots of the entire air wing. Here's the lone photo I have of a VFA-22 bird from the 98-99 cruise. It's in their 50th Anniversary markings. I'm guessing you're using the CAM sheet with Xena Grauerholtz's jet? Good luck, and share lots of photos! Peter Gazzas, Lothar and Marcel111 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, easixpedro said: Cool! My first cruise was with CVW-11 alongside them on the Chucky V. (Looooong time ago now.) If you need good photos of their markings, I highly suggest Tony Holmes' "Super Carrier." He was onboard immediately after Desert Fox and he's got some great shots of the entire air wing. Here's the lone photo I have of a VFA-22 bird from the 98-99 cruise. It's in their 50th Anniversary markings. I'm guessing you're using the CAM sheet with Xena Grauerholtz's jet? Good luck, and share lots of photos! Peter Never knew they also had legacy Hornet in high viz markings. You learn something new and interesting every day! Lothar Marcel111 and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crew Dog Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 @easixpedro @LotharThey are indeed the CAM decals, the MODEX is 314 from 1999 (so you probably served with her, Pete.) Love the CAG bird pic too, would make for an excellent desktop wallpaper I will definitely take your advice on looking up the "Super Carrier" too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crew Dog Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 As promised/requested, here are some pics of the front office. It's currently all sealed up in the front fuselage, and I used Aires late cockpit and gear bays. I'm throwing a lot of AM at her, because while all reviews I've read on this model say it's one of the best 1/32 out there, I want this one to be the best one I've ever done. AM list includes: Aires pit, gear bays and closed nozzles; True Details wheel and tire assemblies; DMold seamless intakes and corrected spine; Eduard GBU-12; CAM AGM-65 (unless North Star restocks); Zactoman's AIM-9M; and videoaviation GBU-38's. I'm planning on doing a "double ugly" configuration, as that would've been the most common loadout for the timeframe I'm trying to model. Anyway, enjoy the pics and thanks for stopping by the hangar! Paul in Napier, LSP_Kevin, johncrow and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Wow, that's a lot of aftermarket to deal with. But I'll follow this build with interest, excellent what I can see so far Lothar Crew Dog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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