F-18B 1/48 "Rough Raiders" VFA-125

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Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125), also known as the “Rough Raiders”, is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron based at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. The “Rough Raiders” are a Fleet Replacement Squadron now flying the F-35C Lightning II.

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Build was focused on achieving the brown paint scheme using the Two Bobs decal set a fine feathered edge using camo masking putty. Two Eduard interior detail sets were applied and one exterior set.

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Add additional note if you want to try this paint scheme. The Two Bobs call out for FS colors do not correspond to the decals it required several evenings of custom mixing to match the decals then adjust the mid and dark tone.

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FS colors according to instructions- note decal colors.

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Adjusted FS to match decal pallet.

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Camo masking method

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Trial painting and decal match on scrap plastic.

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Which kit did you use?

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This is a Kenetic Kit I prefer the Hasagawa but its impossible to find online.

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Well it sure looks good! Well done!

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Oh wow, great camo!!

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That turned out nice! Nice paint work. Considered doing an aggressor in desert camo

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Very nice job on the camo. Curious, what’s that clear stand that the model is resting on? I’ve been away from the hobby for a while, & I’ve never seen one like that.