1/48 EA-18G Growler

[Donivanp]

Scale : 1/48
Manufacturer / Model : Meng E/A-18G Growler
Extras : Quinta Studios cockpit,, aftermarket decals possibly.

 

[Donivanp]

Replacement for the EA-6B Prowler in the electronic warfare roll, the EA-18G Growler brings a fleet commonality with it, operating along side the F/A-18E and F super bugs much of the airframe is now in common with the rest of the squadrons. It also reduces the manpower requirement (2 down from 4) and add a whole new dimension in speed, agility and self defence. Though it dose not retain the M-61 20 MM rotary barrel cannon, it retains the capability to carry and employ air to air missiles such as the AIM-120C and D. It also employs the same ALQ-99 jammer systems as the EF-111 and EA-6B. The aircraft can also employ the AGM-88 High Speed Radiation (HARM) missile.

Meng has released a very nice set of Super Hornets (super bugs) and the E/A-18G is one of the latest in the line. Since I was working a Prowler I thought I should do a Growler.

The Kit.

 

[Donivanp]

I have a set of Furball Growler Antholiage III on the way but I also have Afterburner set 48-061 Shockers. and frankly the kit decals are Cartagraph and quite nice. Just have to decide.

 

[Crimea_River]

Very cool Don. I hope you can get this and the Prowler done.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

That's a lot of bits you have to find a home for, it looks complicated and interesting and I like it.

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[Wayne Little]

That's a nice one Don..

 

[Donivanp]

From Furball 48-048 Growler Antholgy VAQ 140 Patriots

From the web

 

[le_steph40]

That's a nice one Don..

Agree !

 

[T Bolt]

That looks loke a whole lot of plastic!

 

[Donivanp]

I've gotten nothing done on this and will withdraw it to do another day.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

It's a shame Don but best to not rush it. Maybe stick it on a "Start to Finish" thread, it would be a shame not to see it finished.

 

[Donivanp]

It's a shame Don but best to not rush it. Maybe stick it on a "Start to Finish" thread, it would be a shame not to see it finished.

Good idea W Wojtek please move to start to finish build kind sir if you can.

 

[Wurger]

Done.

 

[Donivanp]

Done.

Thanks