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F 18 C at 1/48..close of the end....!


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ok here is my actual subject, bothinh unknown when talking about the F18 Hasegawa model, i would add it all i have in the Aires resin range.....all known that the Aires set are really a nightmare to fit...here all is sanded the most i can.....you can see through the resin..... <_< , fit between the front gear bay and electonics bays is....difficult, but with time....

the nose should be opened showing the radar, canon/radar bay should be detailed too...and maybe one engine bay.... :blink:

so here are the first pics......

Pat

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what can i say about the fit of those """" :) 3 resin pieces.....first i sand all the front wheel bay, you can see trough now...same thing with the electonics bay, finally i've to cut one portion of those bay so they can match the opening in the fuselageand be close of the wheel bay.....but i still don't try the cockpit !

hope to have more luck with the main gears wells.....!

my problem comes also with the opnening of the front fuselage....but i'll found a solution !

Pat

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Looks like your off to an awesome start.You are a very brave man! Trying to squeeze all of that resin into there.I like your choice of markings too.I'd like to see someone release a low-viz set of decals for the same squadron.Take care!

Full Afterburner...

Scot M.

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first mistake...i forget to place the photoetched part before gluing the resin boxes......so nox i've got to carve the exterior of the fuselage to place them.......here's how it looks now !

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and the Vulcan drum...first steps...by the way did someone have a view of the rear portion of the drum ?

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Pat

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You are a brave, brave man. And very talented! I break out in a cold sweat just thinking about chopping up a kit that much. I can't wait to see more. Keep up the great work!!!

And hopefully you'll have an adversary Hornet or Tomcat build in your future. I do believe there are quite a few sheets heading your way soon...

-brian

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ok, some more pics...i'm now working on the air intakes......ok don't smile...i hate sanding those air intakes when the kit supplies tem...and i build them when there's nothing in the kit...... :doh: so here i use plasticard to make it, still have the part up the wheel well to do, and lots of sanding work inside.......

also add some details in the engine bay...working slowly....

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Pat

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well, i was lookig for something to start my engine...here it is, starting with some weapon piece at 1/32 and the resin part that Aires have in it's engine set.....so now i've got to detail it....!!

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Pat

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