Joycraft Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Hi everybody. Here are some images of the big F/A-18C from Academy. Now that it's done, he can go join his other friends in the display. This Hornet represents a major project that requires perseverance but which, once completed, does full justice to the real Hornet. Released in 2003, the Academy kit is very pleasant to work with and has not taken a single wrinkle! For its realization, I got the following accessories: Decal sheet: https://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/review.php?rid=435 (discontinued) Aires cockpit set: https://www.aires.cz/.../f-a-18c-hornet-cockpit-set/5-710/ Aires Exhaust: https://www.aires.cz/.../f-a-18c-hornet-exhaust.../26-1434/ By the way, I did not use the Aires exhausts because they were undersized and not exact in terms of shape. It lacks the characteristic curve… I instead turned to my friend Fancherello models & photos who made superb nozzles which are frankly a marvel. .stl files for 3D printing are available for free here: https://cults3d.com/en/users/Fancherello/creations That concludes this chapter... Hope you like it, Rene www.joycraft.ca MikeMaben, scvrobeson, Cheetah11 and 29 others 29 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael931080 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 One of the nicest Legacy Hornet builds I’ve seen in a long time! Good Job! Joycraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale32 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Absolutely stunning in every way Rene! Fantastic attention to detail..... one of the best Hornet builds out there. Cheers Bevan Joycraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif8 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Marvelous work Rene! You did a bang up job of the fading, it looks fantastic as does the rest of your build. Ernest Joycraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevepd Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 I love the historic hornet. The new Super Hornet with its Botox intakes etc has never clicked with me. Great model by the way, looks tremendous. Joycraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 A real beauty René Joycraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joycraft Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 Thank you guys for your kind words, it's really appreciated. Model that requires a lot of attention during assembly, I must say that I am very happy with the final result :-) Rene scvrobeson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 I've built this kit myself and I can tell you that your kit is absolutely gorgeous! I really LOVE that color scheme you have chosen. That's a good one! Weathering is spot on and the photography is excellent! Joycraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROM Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Wow!! Those large pics are amazing! good job my friend Joycraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violator1991 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 That's a beauty! Joycraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 What an absolutely incredible build. Each picture draws the viewer in even more. And is helped out by stunning photography Matt Joycraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Oh my! Simply outstanding work there sir. I love the photography too. Joycraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyGhost Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Gorgeous Build ...! Lovely in every way ... -Gregg Joycraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joycraft Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 Once again, thank you all very much for your lovely comments. Happy modeling to all Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Beautiful! Worth every pic. Such a great level of perfection you achieved! Joycraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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