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One Super Hornet

a build story by Bryan Dewberry

 

Wrap-up
This was the first modern fighter I've built in many, many years. I'm really sad to say that the kit really disappointed me. If I hadn't gotten this kit on sale I might even be upset but since I only paid half-price for it I consider it a good kit to test the skills and experiment. Hopefully the things I learned and experimented with on this kit will make my next one even better.

A special thank you goes out to David Aungst whose articles provided great inspiration in trying out new techniques and for providing me a post-work critique that will help me improve even more.

Please Note: There are more images of the completed project here, and on the next page.

References
http://pma265.navair.navy.mil/
http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/factfile/aircraft/air-fa18.html
http://www.history.navy.mil/planes/fa18.htm
Armorama.com Reference Gallery
David W. Aungst Weathering Article
David W. Aungst Attaching Ordnance Article

Copyright ©2002 text and photos Bryan Dewberry. All rights reserved.

About the Author

About Bryan Dewberry (Tin_Can)
FROM: FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

My interest in modeling started while watching my dad work late night's on old Star Trek and WWII plane models. I modeled planes for about 3 or 4 years before joining the Navy in 1990 and then took a 12-year break from the hobby before starting back-up again last fall. Man has it changed since I'v...


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