This is kit number
P26, F-18 C that I converted to the CF-18 A (pre upgrade).
I used an Aires
cockpit and Leading Edge decals. I like the Aires cockpit over the BlackBox
because it has the right balance between PE parts and resin. The Leading Edge
decals were brittle and cracked up. I had to lightly spray them with a clear
gloss directly on the sheet in order to fix this. I used Humbrol and
ModelMaster paints.
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As you probably know,
Hasegwa's F-18 kits are the best on the market and I wouldn't buy an F-18 from
any other manufacturer. But it still has its flaws. The biggest flaw is that it
is missing the intakes and it just opens up to the empty cavity inside. Next
time I'll use something like SeamlessSuckers or something else.
I had to add wires
in the air brakes. The raised detail wasn't enough and the brakes look 100%
better. I also added some wires to the landing gear, the cockpit, and the
canopy. The bombs are from a Hasegawa weapons kit.
Phil
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