This is the Academy 1/32 F/A-18D
Hornet build as aircraft M45-08 of the Royal Malaysian Air Force, using the 1/32
scale decal sheet by F-4DableModels Export Bugs (B), and the recently
released 1/32 F/A-18C/D Chaff & Flare Dispenser resin & PE update set also
by F-4DableModels. Other than these, the model was build out-of-the-box, pretty
much.
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The model was
painted in overall FS36118, as is standard for Malaysian F/A-18D's,
using Gunze Mr.Color paints almost exclusively. No weathering has been applied
at the moment - maybe later. Pardon the background - the photos were taken at
Hobby HQ, where it is now displayed.
The Chaff &
Flare dispenser set accurately depicts those fitted to the Malaysian jets (as
well as Swiss, Finnish & late US models), and is a drop in replacement for
the kit parts. Also included were a couple PE parts to correctly represent the
C/D model fishbone vents on the port LERX, and a resin GPS dome for the spine.
Bob
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