F/A-18E Super Hornet by Revell

[centaur567]

On June 6th, we saw the new release of "Maverick Top Gun" and enjoyed it very much. So, it was a no brainer to start my F-18E Super Hornet. I'm really impressed with the engineering of this kit. The air intakes parts need careful fitting together in order to have a close fit to the fuselage. I want to use some old decals from a F-14 kit of VF-33 "Starfighters". I was hoping that during the fleet buildup of Trump's administration that VF-33 would be reactivated. Sorry about no pics. Gary S.

 

[centaur567]

And now for the build pictures. Gary S.

 

[Duke Maddog]

Sweet! I still have to see that movie!

 

[moon puppy]

 

[Mo_]

Saw the movie twice..looking forward to see what you do with it!

 

[centaur567]

Not quite going by the instructions, I glued the nose assembly to the lower fuselage in order to attach the gear doors before painting the gear wells. Good thing the seat wasn't glued in because I have to remove the seat in order for the upper fuselage to fit. The decal for the instrument panel looks great. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

The office looks move in ready

 

[centaur567]

I'm doing things a little out of the ordinary and decided to attach the landing gear and doors in order to get a good plastic to plastic bond with very small parts. The detail is very good for a Revell kit. The upper and lower fuselage halves are glued together, and the fit is ok. It's moulded like it is on the F-106 kit. Some seem clean up required. The air intake fit is very good. It's a great kit so far for the money. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

 

[centaur567]

This is not my model, but an example of the markings I have
I'm in a conundrum trying to decide on what markings to use. Either VF-33 "Starfighters" or VF-125 Chippy Ho "Dambusters". VF-33 was a deactivated F-14 squadron and I wanted a Super Hornet with reactivated VF-33. Then I started looking at other squadron marking and remembered that I have a set of "Chippy Ho", F-18C markings and sure enough VF-125 flies the F-18E. I'm thinking about painting the spine either black or green depending on which one I use. Gary S.

 

[Rhino]

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Will any of these work?

 

[Tojo72]

Love that Chippy-Ho marking,I built a Hasegawa F18C with those markings.
Your Superbug is looking great love the cockpit.

 

[centaur567]

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Will any of these work?

Thanks, But I'm going to use what I have on hand. Gary S.

 

[centaur567]

Glued the outer wings on. The fit was ok, not great. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

She takes up a lot of real estate.

 

[centaur567]

After much delay it's finally painted. The underside might be a little light and VF-33 should be VFA-33. Oh well, it's only a model. The tail feathers are not glued yet. Disappointed in the lack of bombs or rockets. Only 4 in kit. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

Smooth finish!

 

[Duke Maddog]

Very nice! I wish I could get mine to look this good!

 

[centaur567]

All of the decals are on except for the landing gear and weapons. Now onto the Rafael decals.
Gary S.

 

[Tojo72]

The markings look great,nice work