1/48 Testors FA-18 Strike Fighter (CF-18A)
Canada's 441 Squadron's Hornet Special for the 50th anniversary of D-Day, complete with invasion stripes and "JE-J" codes for Johnny Johnson, who commanded 126 Wing.
And there were those who said, "invasion stripes on a jet? no way ! " Well, here it is. After completeing a couple Monogram F-18's, I was staring at a 1/48 Testors model, of questionable quality. Not being one to disgard a model for no reason apparent to me, I felt I needed something out of the ordinary. I spotted a photo of this in an old World Air Power, and it looked like an eye catching scheme. The Testors kit was a relatively simple and enjoyable build. Sitting next to the Monograms, you can notice subtle differences, but to me, they all look like F-18's. It's interesting to hear the comments whenever I set it out on display.
Great work!
Interesting scheme. Did you see stripes in your sleep for awhile?
Looks good to me.
Those retro schemes on the newer jets are always cool. I seem to remember F-15's painted like that. That's a good looking model.
I'd love to see what your stash looks like...
The F-18 is always a powerful yet elegant looking aircraft. You've bought out the attributes of a fine jet, the stripes are a keeper! Nice as always, Joe.
Invasion stripes on an F18 C'mon...Oops I nearly did it again ! ,seriously Joe this looks great.
N.
Very neat job on the stripes, Joe, I wish I could mask as well as that.
So Joe what`s next, another different build, well painted, and what the hell.
If the air forces of NATO can paint Tigermeet colours , why not rememberance ones as well!
The Testor's kit is actually the prototype, which explains the differences.
Joe,
Great job on the stripes. This must have been a chore. They look great on this a/c. You did a fine job.
I fell in love with this aircraft after watching Independence Day when I was a kid. Lovely build Joe!