1/48 Hasegawa F/A-18A VFC-12 Fighting Omars
Hello everyone,
This is my 1/48 Hasegawa F/A-18A in “ambush” splinter scheme. Gunze Mr. Hobby paints and flat clear with MLT used. Gloss coat is with future. Lastly, decals are from Furball Aero-Design decals. Oh and lots of Tamiya tape too. Lol.
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George Henderson said on April 21, 2020
Holy mackinoly...that is freakin awesome
Spiros Pendedekas said on April 21, 2020
Great build Eric. And a fantastic scheme!
All the best!
Paul Barber said on April 21, 2020
Just Stunning - congratulations on a stand out build!
Dirk Derks said on April 21, 2020
Hello Eric,
Master-Modeler.
Regards, Derek.
Michel Verschuere said on April 21, 2020
Great paint job in this one, how many rolls of Tamiya tape you used?
Eric Salazar said on April 22, 2020
Michel,
I’m afraid I used half a roll of my new tamiya tape.
James B Robinson said on April 21, 2020
Beautifully job Eric @speedlimit4444, well done!
Eric Salazar said on April 21, 2020
Thanks everyone. Glad you guys like it.
Robert Royes said on April 21, 2020
Amazing!
Dan Lee said on April 21, 2020
Excellent job on the splinter camo!
Jorge Garcia said on April 21, 2020
Beautiful, congrats
Eric Salazar said on April 21, 2020
Thank you all.
Tom Cleaver said on April 21, 2020
Fookin' awesome paint job! What a fantastic result!
Eric Salazar said on April 22, 2020
Thanks Tom!
Richard Mcstay said on April 22, 2020
That's an amazing build mate, really impressive!
I know what a splinter camo entails, a lot of hard work has went into this one, but the end result is fantastic and worth it!
Just had a look at your other posts, all amazing as well. I see you like your Hornets!
I've got the latest Eduard F-18 in the stash and it looks like a great kit.
Eric Salazar said on April 23, 2020
Richard,
The moment I saw some pictures of adversary hornets I got hooked! I just have to model them. The Eduard super hornet should be an amazing model to build.
Richard Mcstay said on April 23, 2020
What’s the story behind the Russian markings on the jets?
Eric Salazar said on April 23, 2020
The role of adversary jets are to mimic russian jets for simulated air combat. Hence the russian markings and paint scheme worn by russian jets.
Richard Mcstay said on April 23, 2020
I see... I'm really tempted to build my hornet in Russian camo now, I've got plenty spare Russian decals. But I also really liked the plain grey Tomcatters squadron markings I've got in the box.
Could always build two hornets I suppose.
Anyway mate, this is one of the best models I've seen posted on iModeler! Personal taste of course! But a memorable build for me. Outstanding modelling!
Eric Salazar said on April 23, 2020
Richard thank you very much for the compliment. The build really was both enjoyable and a struggle at times. But overall I am really happy how it turned out. Good luck on your future build.
Cosgan said on May 11, 2020
Great job sir! I like it a lot!
Eric Salazar said on May 11, 2020
Thanks!