Academy 1/72 F/A-18 Hornet "Chippy Ho"

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2nd build, still under way, a bit happier with the progress on this one. Did have some fit issues, was more confident this time using filler, but still probably didn't go as far as I should have. All learning I guess.

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Links are all broken

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Fixed (hopefully)

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Started on the decals, was dreading this, but I think I've managed to get the first tail on "OK" (half a bottle of decal solvent later)

[Twokidsnosleep]

Great tail detail decal there and thanks for fixing Photobucket's link busting activity
Really like the look of this build
Not so sure about calling the plane a "Ho" mind you

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Haha thanks. Got left with a couple small wrinkles in the decal so will need to figure out how I can deal with them.

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Decal 1 - Day 2...

So managed to get it looking better (whole lot more decal solution and a little white glue) Did make a little tear (semi on purpose) but in an area which will be easy to patch.

Don't know if it's my non-existent skills or what but these decals are requiring a LOT of patience.

[HIghAltitudeScale]

Kit is looking really good, nice build.

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Some progress-



Need to colour match the green to do a few small touch ups (mainly the edge and top of vertical stabs).

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So, bit of a setback today, managed to lose one of the pitot tubes.... Not much I can do about that I guess.



Other than that though, legs are on, starting to look the part.

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Finally completed this one. As mentioned I'm still very new to this and very much looking for advice, feedback, etc.

Did manage to improve a few skills I think and learn a few things, also quite a few things I could have done better.

Decided to move on to a much easier build for number 3, the Tamiya 1/72 F-117 which looks like a nice and simple kit (definitely in terms of decals, I need a break from those after these first two kits, lol)

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[Twokidsnosleep]

Boy, I really like this
You did a fabulous job with the model, the paint, the decals, the extra details and then gave the weathering a perfect balance of used but not abused or overdone.
I am really impressed with the result

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Thanks!