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Scale model fans...questions and showcase of work
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Citation3
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F/A-18F Drivers here to help w/an AIM 9X Tech Question??
Are the new AIM-9X's standard on all F/A-18F's now or do you still carry the old type as well?
Would a current loadout for operations in Iraq or Afganistan include 1 or 2 on the wingtips?
If the only the newer ones are used now what had been done with any old stock just out of curiosity? Are they used for practice?
Sorry for the inept question but I'm building a Super Honet F model for a friend deployed with VFA-213 and I want to make sure I have it accuratly loaded out. I belive my kit has the older version on the AIM-9X.
Are the new AIM-9X's standard on all F/A-18F's now or do you still carry the old type as well?
Would a current loadout for operations in Iraq or Afganistan include 1 or 2 on the wingtips?
If the only the newer ones are used now what had been done with any old stock just out of curiosity? Are they used for practice?
Sorry for the inept question but I'm building a Super Honet F model for a friend deployed with VFA-213 and I want to make sure I have it accuratly loaded out. I belive my kit has the older version on the AIM-9X.
Citation3
Well-Known Member
Super Hornet scale model fans...Your thoughts?
I don't have much to share here but I thought there may be some Hornet modelers here.
I build this model for a friend that is currently flying this exact jet with VFA-213. I will give it to him upon his retun to show him my appreciation for his service.
It is missing the GBU-12 on the starboard outer pylon that will arrive this week. It is set up as it is being flown today.
I don't have much to share here but I thought there may be some Hornet modelers here.
I build this model for a friend that is currently flying this exact jet with VFA-213. I will give it to him upon his retun to show him my appreciation for his service.
It is missing the GBU-12 on the starboard outer pylon that will arrive this week. It is set up as it is being flown today.
Very Very nice! I've always loved building models but unforutunately my last 2 duty stations haven't had any model shops within a reasonable distance so I've been relegated to put the couple I was wanting to build on hold for now. The panel lines and rivets look awesome, you must have taken some time on them, nice work!
Looks great. I like the smudges on the fuel tank caps.
You may also want to try ordie writing near the arming indicators below the cockpit.
"600 rds HEI" or similar...check out images at www.news.navy.mil for some ideas.
You may also want to try ordie writing near the arming indicators below the cockpit.
"600 rds HEI" or similar...check out images at www.news.navy.mil for some ideas.
Wow that's is spectacular stuff. I've tried modeling before but nothing like that. How many hours did you put into that?
Citation3
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the words...
Just curious from any F Hornet drivers. In the rear on the A/C between the vertical stabs there are two small ports that have a brownish/black stream running to the rear if you see them. I have seen this is pictures and tried to replicate it. What is it and is the color correct? Is it oil? Also, on the port side just rear of the anti-skid area there is a vent that my friend that flies the C model was not sure of. Would it vent anything that would accumulate or be seen on the fuselage? Last question....would this model have the heat blankets on the top of the fusalage between the stabs?
This took about 2 weeks to build on and off.
Thanks.
Just curious from any F Hornet drivers. In the rear on the A/C between the vertical stabs there are two small ports that have a brownish/black stream running to the rear if you see them. I have seen this is pictures and tried to replicate it. What is it and is the color correct? Is it oil? Also, on the port side just rear of the anti-skid area there is a vent that my friend that flies the C model was not sure of. Would it vent anything that would accumulate or be seen on the fuselage? Last question....would this model have the heat blankets on the top of the fusalage between the stabs?
This took about 2 weeks to build on and off.
Thanks.
NYCJetCharter
New Member
only two weeks?
That's a great looking job with the details you included. I'm rather amazed that it only took two weeks and only "off and on". I try to get mine realistically detailed too but it takes me more time than you.
That's a great looking job with the details you included. I'm rather amazed that it only took two weeks and only "off and on". I try to get mine realistically detailed too but it takes me more time than you.
Really nice work. You ought to consider doing them on a commission basis.
They are the ECS ram air exhausts. The color is exactly how you describe it.
Those are the vent for the fuel/air heat exchanger. I've never seen any color/dirt buildup there.
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Citation3
Well-Known Member
Alabama Matt...Thank you.
I will have to research the black/gray markings in this area. I thought I have heard them refered to as heat blankets. They almost look like they are possibly anti-skid walk ways. I can't seem to find a picture of what I'm seeing.
I appreciate your time answering my questions.
I will have to research the black/gray markings in this area. I thought I have heard them refered to as heat blankets. They almost look like they are possibly anti-skid walk ways. I can't seem to find a picture of what I'm seeing.
I appreciate your time answering my questions.