F/A-18A VFA-15 'Valions'

[ij001]

:java Ughhh, 'pot-holes' in every door (and there's A LOT of doors on a Hornet...

Other jobs done but not yet photographed. All the wing architecture done, bombs painted, IP, seat & pit basic painting done, all undercarriage units assembled (mammoth job) and sprayed. Next dry-brush & complete IP & pit.

AFN

Ian.

 

[ij001]

Progress: Pit done (with Quickboost resin seat), fuselage halves together. Some fit issues aft of the wings but that seems to be the same for every F/A-18 kit regardless of manufacturer.

Next will be a couple of sessions filling and blending but nothing too rigorous. AFN

Ian.

 

[moon puppy]

 

[ij001]

An update without pics...

70% of the fuselage/wing construction filled and sanded-back, spine finished, tyres sprayed (all the u/c parts already done). More PSR in the next session, but I think I've broken the back of it now. For this one I'm going to force m'self in to trying something new... Salt Weathering !! :frantic :frantic


www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/t...athering-techniques/



Ian.

 

[moon puppy]

Remember Les did it not long ago.

https://www.modelersalliance.com/forum/wesendorf-field/151054-i-think-i-m-turning-japanese?start=228#267444

I doubt you're doing it to the degree he did.

 

[centaur567]

Great looking office. Gary

 

[ij001]

Yep remember that one, Bob. Taking 'how to' tips from everywhere. Some excellent tutorials on You Tube... some poor ones too !!

Ian.

 

[ij001]

All built now and undercoated - mixed Xtracolour & WEM 'RAF Med Sea Grey' to get this super-smooth bluey grey tone. Ideal as a base for the pre-shading. You can just make-out that the the root of both the flaps and the leading-edge slats have been already pre-shaded, will add the next layer on Monday.

Have a great weekend everyone, thanks for following and/or commenting.

Ian.

 

[Skinny_Mike]

Nice job Ian, interested to see what you do with the finish.

Mike

 

[lupanzer]

Very nice Ian!



Luiz

 

[moon puppy]

 

[phantom II]

Very clean

Cheers, Christian B)

 

[ij001]

First round of pre-shading happened this morning:

Thanks for looking and/or commenting, more soon.

Ian.

 

[moon puppy]

 

[lupanzer]

Very Nice effects,Ian

Luiz

 

[jknaus]

Looking good
James

 

[ij001]

Pre-shading done:

Next, Light & Dark Compass grey enamel coats.

Ian.

 

[moon puppy]

 

[lupanzer]

Nice effects!...

Luiz.

 

[ij001]

Paint & paint effects done:

Next, leave it for a day or so to let the Johnsons Klear really harden then a panel line wash. Thanks for taking the time to look and/or comment.

Ian.