:D

ok people.. here is some picture from the recent Open Day
proceed and enjoy the picture as i enjoyed taking them.

i hope none of the pictures is a sensitive material.. if they're please let me know..

Experience
- my hands tremble and shaking continously when i first touch this "beauty", and i'm speechless for about 10 mins before i can start taking pictures.. the sight of this craft in person is MUCH-MUCH-MUCH different than looking at pictures...

- i was like a lil kid, running around the craft taking picture.. until one of the pilot stopped me and asked ".. minat betul dengan FA18 ni yek!!"

- from this experience... TUDM FA-18 build from me is Imminent!!! just a matter of time.. hmm which brand should fit the bill.. anyone?

- The color is a bit darker than i would expect.. its a tone of Dark Grey from Tamiya range.

kuman

Part 1
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Engine Nozzle





Gear




Part 2 coming up next...

kuman

Part 2


Flaps etc





The "OFFICE"





Part 3 next for misc. shots..

kuman

Wah.... Quickly go and build one lah... :P

Hmm lucky you, the nozzle was covered up the whole morning.

Well, if they're sensitive, nobody can take the pics at all! Hmm I wonder if our pilots are like the Americans. I read somewhere that mentioning that one is a modeller works wonders.

As for the kits. Well, there's Hasegawa in 1/72, Italeri and Hasegawa in 1/48 and Academy in 1/32. f4dable models makes a nice sheet of decals in all scales plus update parts in 1/32.

You are right anyway buddy. Even though I already have a Hornet in 1/72, after seeing the real article, I am extremely tempted to get the Academy 1/32 Hornet!

yup.. just a few minutes after my picture taking moments of the nozzle, they cover it up again... maybe to avoid fumes coming out from there.. :)


now i'm very itch to build one already.. but in 1/32 scale is just too much for me.. but never knew if i can land a bargain kit they maybe i'll make another 1/32 scale :D

as for the 1/48 offering, how fair is the Italeri ones?

the urges..urges..

kuman

Good pictures there, kuman and thanks for sharing your photo collection. Will be useful for my F-18C if and when I get around to building it. :lol:

Check out Aircraft Resource Center.

I don't think Italeri produce much of a good -C though neither do their -E/F in 48 scale, don't waste your time on them. Cash out a little bit on the Hase kit and save all the hassle. If you're planning a -D, the next best bet is still Hase! Go get 'em!!

lovely pics thanks for sharing..........

looks like there will not be a need for a oil wash on gear struts n doors ah very clean looking :)

rgds
mr b

Nice pics Kuman.

f4dable make a VERY detailed decal sheet for TUDM Hornets and even includes all the stuff you need to make it an accurate TUDM Hornet.

The colour used on the TUDM Hornet is Gunship Grey, FS36118. Gunze has that colour under number 305.

Correct me if I'm wrong but there're also some additions to the TUDM Hornet, which of course, f4dable's sheet will tell you about.

Kuman,

I would recommend building one in 1/32 - not b'cos I made the decals or the update parts, but because it is more straightforward.

In 1/48, you would probably use the Hase D kit, but this is actually an early D (possibly Lot 12) and lots pf work is needed to bring it up to Lot 18 standard (TUDM is broadly comparable to this).

I have built 3 1/48 TUDM D models to date:

1x conversion from Monogram (Revell) F/A-18C - using Italeri B canopy & parts
1x conversion from Monogram F/A-18A - using Italeri F/A-18F canopy & parts
1x Italeri F/A-18A/B updated to D

All are posted on ARC somewhere.

The Italeri kit is probably the least painless method, but you will have to scratch build a lot of antenna (blad & blister) from plastic strip and epoxy putty, and the cockpit is very very poor.

Shape wise, the Italeri kit is also a bit out. My Italeri D is on display at HHQ.

Jason

Kuman,

Jason's work is also in the Wira Angkasa website, check it out.

Come on Kuman... you know you wanna build the 1/32 Hornet!

Don't fight the urge!

Kuman,

Give in to the dark side.... Get the Academy 1/32 Hornet.... :lol:

THIS MAN IS EVIL, RESIST THE DARKSIDE

Kuman,

Ya, with the Academy F/A-18D, you only need:

1. TUDM decals
2. ALE-47 twin dispenser & GPS dome set
3. SJU-17 NACES seats

The Hase 1/48 kit needs a multitude of updates, not all of which are readily available.

Jason

Was in Hq today saw a 1/72 D Bug Fujimi anygood anyone? popped the box it had recessed lines and looked ok at 1st glance......

Kuman ....LISTEN TO AIDY !!!!!
U know yr inner self is telling you to buy it.........give in resistance is futial i dunno if i got the spelling right too tired now........but go and get it dude.......saw the build up one in HQ it looks mighty fine.......

Add Jason's upgrades u will need that as well........

Sorry for being a devil.............but u know I had toooo :)

rgds
mr b

Kuman,

Nice pictures of the 18s, very professional. Missed the open. Here's a poster of the F-18 Hornet I scaned from my 2,000 plus magazines.



Raspeguy

:ph43r: :ph43r:
... must...resist...urges.....
... must...resist...urges.....


..its... hard.. being..a light side...

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thanks for all the thought and suggestion guys

i'll finally gave in to my innerself... but first need to amass some fund and keep this one in the "KIV" folder... for now.. :D

i was thinking of going a 1/48, but most of the "urges said to do a 1/32 then i might give-in to the urges.. :D

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Below is the rest of the picture from the Open day..








kuman

Kuman,

You have all this nice pictures of close-ups and details and all and it will be a waste not to have this on your model. When you're building a 1/48 it will not give you the satisfaction of adding all the details since you know it's there, unless you build a 1/32 scale...

Give in to the dark side.... Get the 1/32 scale... :lol:

HAVE YOU GUYS NOT SEEN WHAT HE'S DOING???

Don't burn out the brother here...He needs a life!

:lol: :lol:

thanks Brutus :lol:

yea... agree with what Brutus is saying....
life as a modeller is tough.. :D

kuman

Smart move!! I've been there and had that burnt out...a real bad one for over a year and since I'm back, I'm taking it real nice and smooth.... :lol:

Don't listen to all evil modellers out there cos they had their burn outs, thats why they are the DEVIL HIMSELF!!! :lol:

Just wait until the Su-30MKM is revealed to the public! :)

I've set a target: buy that Academy Night Hornet within a year's time! (Before my gaji kena potong for housing loan!)

Kuman,

Build a couple of 72nds under your belt before even think of going to 48ths. Don't run.

The prints are rather shallow from the original. This is the best I can scan and post.






General Electric F404-GE-400 low-bypass turbojet

Raspeguy