1/32 CF-18 Hornet, 425 RCAF, Libya 2011

[Airframes]

Good stuff Cory. Maybe a mid-grey, towards the light end, very lightly dry-brushed on the edges of the thigh guards of the seat. Were the instrument panels black? Seems strange for a 'modern' cockpit - thought they's be light/mid grey.

 

[Catch22]

Thanks guys, well maybe not you Jan!

Terry, everything except the panel is grey.

 

[Airframes]

Ah! Thanks Cory. Seems unusual these days, but then, a modern aircraft to me is a Tornado F3 or Harrier GR9 - and they've been retired!!

 

[Catch22]

These aren't far behind!

 

[Crimea_River]

Hey Cory, I'd love if you did this guy's call sign

 

[Catch22]

There was a show on Discovery Channel, called Jetstream, that followed a bunch of Hornet pilot trainees with 410 Squadron. He was one of the trainees IIRC. I guess everyone picks a callsign for you by committee, you have no say in it. Needless to say his was the best! It was a really good show, but I haven't been able to find it anywhere to buy.

EDIT: I was correct.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jetstream_(TV_series)

 

[Lucky13]

Thanks guys, well maybe not you Jan!

I don't know, if I should be offended or not, a beer will help me think.......I think!

 

[Crimea_River]

There was a show on Discovery Channel, called Jetstream, that followed a bunch of Hornet pilot trainees with 410 Squadron. He was one of the trainees IIRC. I guess everyone picks a callsign for you by committee, you have no say in it. Needless to say his was the best! It was a really good show, but I haven't been able to find it anywhere to buy.

EDIT: I was correct.

Jetstream (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Yep, watched the whole thing and loved it. When they named "Blow", I thought it was hilarious and when I saw his plane at a Calgary display, I just had to get a pic.

 

[Airframes]

Reminds me of a brand new, shiny black, Range Rover Sport I saw recently, driven by a gorgeous blonde woman. The registration plate was '1 BJ'. I nearly chocked laughing - and she saw me and smiled !

 

[Catch22]

 

[Crimea_River]

..and then Terry drove into the ditch.

 

[vikingBerserker]

..and then Terry drove into the ditch.

Twice.

 

[Wayne Little]

I'm just gonna say good work Corey!

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far Corey!

 

[Catch22]

Thanks guys.

Definitely haven't forgotten just had a busy last few days. Hopefully will get some more done tomorrow. I've made some more progress I just haven't been able to post the pics.

 

[Airframes]

Know the feeling well Cory. I keep starting on the 'fiddly' bits for the P-47, then something else crops up needing my time. Bl**dy frustrating !

 

[Catch22]

Yeah, all I've really been able to do is assemble the cockpit (which is all of 7 pieces or something) and remove a couple of domes off the nose area. I have a month off so no excuses now.

 

[Catch22]

Ok guys, some pics! I've close up the cockpit section.

I kind of blew the join a bit at the back, but thankfully there isn't much detail to fix. I've been using this glue you actually put on the outside and it sets within seconds, and I was pressing the sides together too hard so there was a small ridge.

Had to remove these.

Next up are the intakes and engines actually. I have to figure out my plan of attack since I can't spray them right now, but want to continue. Will probably rattle can the intakes since this next part is white, but not sure what I'll do about the engines, since I was thinking of trying some various shades. I don't think this part will be all that visible but I haven't looked closely enough yet.

 

[Crimea_River]

Good stuff Cory.

 

[vikingBerserker]

I agree, well done so far.