Academy F/A-18F Super Hornet 1/72 (Completed)

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Completed this for the “Close Air Support” group build. I like looking at everyone elses completed models so thought I would create a thread here. Thanks for looking!

I have finished the Academy 1/72 F/A-18F Super Hornet. Markings are VFA-103 Jolly Rogers provided in the kit. I Beat it up with some oils and Tamiya black panel liner to make it look like a work horse. This was one of the easier kits that I have built so far and it has really nice recessed panels and details. Decals conform really well. In much of the final assembly i didn’t even need glue. The parts fit like a glove. Thank you to Lewbud for hosting the group build. On to the pics:

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Gotta love a Jolly Roger

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That looks awesome. If it’s as nice a kit as you say I may have to get one of these.

Mike

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Love the bones motif. Very nice paint.

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Beautifully done!

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Nice job - Jolly Rogers! Great scheme

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Turned out great! With a different background I would swear it was the real thing.

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Very nice build!!!

One tip if I may. Try a light on either side to remove quite a bit of the shadows. A lot more of the great detail you put on the plane will show up.

Jim [cptn]

Stay Safe.

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That came out great!

I was tempted to pick up that kit at Hobby Lobby with the 40% off coupon but sadly they don’t carry it here anymore.

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Very well done!

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Very impressive. It turned out nice.