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Allan J Withers
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McDonnell Douglas FA 18A Hornet, A21-57, 3 Sqn RAAF Williamtown NSW 1992.

June 18, 2016 · in Aviation · · 16 ≡ · 2K

1/72 , my first F18, I hinged the tail-planes, added a etched ladder and Hasegawa fuel tanks and Mk84 bombs, finished in MM enamels MM acrylic flat over PD decals, 3 Sqn 75th anniversary, flown by CO Wing Commander David Pietsch.

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    Robert Royes said on June 18, 2016

    Nice build, love the Aussie colors and markings.[ I've got a Aussie A-4 in the works]

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    Craig Abrahamson said on June 18, 2016

    Very nice work, Allan...I've seen 48th scale examples that weren't done as well. Good job all around, sir.

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    Paulo Castro said on June 18, 2016

    Very nice. Well done mate

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    DE4EVER said on June 19, 2016

    🙂 ... Greetings ... 🙂 :
    Nice work on that FA-18. The colors as well as the tail markings give it a unique look.

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    Richard Mcstay said on June 19, 2016

    Cool build mate, great markings and some nice detail.

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    George Williams said on June 20, 2016

    Mean looking beast in that colour scheme!

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    David Mills said on June 20, 2016

    very nice indeed Allan!

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    Greg Kittinger said on June 20, 2016

    Great-looking Hornet! As others have mentioned, the color scheme is very nice as well. Well done.

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