These two models, an A-7 and F/A-18E were gifts from Sotoolslinger sometime ago. I had started a bash with them, but it didn't go anywhere and they have languished since then. Today, I got the inspiration to move forward. I can't claim any originality on this one because I think I've seen something similar before. Here's the beginning of the Super Sair. ;D
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Oh that's promising: I'll be watching this one (possibly with an eye to nicking it in 1/72nd for Patchwork World... ;)) :thumbsup:
Interesting combination, Eddie. Looking forward to seeing how this develops.
Ed
I almost wish you had kept the fuselage strakes on the forward section of the F-18 fuselage section. Looking interesting so far. Never imagined a kit bash between the two aircraft types would work but I think you are showing that it can be done.
Oh Yeah !!! :thumbsup:
This will be sweet :wub:
I always enjoy seeing your work :mellow:
Now that's just showing off. ;)
Looks awesome so far, can't wait to see where you go with it!
Thank you all very much!! :mellow:
QuoteI almost wish you had kept the fuselage strakes on the forward section of the F-18 fuselage section.
I'll be adding them later. I didn't want to let the whole cat out of the bag. ;D
QuoteNow that's just showing off.
You're making me blush....I did surprise myself in putting this together in about 3 hours, though not intentionally. When motivation comes calling, I answer... :party:
Freakin awesome ,My Master. ;D :wub: I might just steal that idea. :bow:
Quote from: sotoolslinger on March 15, 2010, 05:34:16 PM
Freakin awesome ,My Master. ;D :wub: I might just steal that idea. :bow:
I couldn't have done it without
you and your generosity my friend!
I did a little surgery to the wing so that it would look a bit more in proportion to the fuselage.
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Very much looking forward to this. :wub: :thumbsup:
hey eddie , didnt you do a f-18 , f-8 one already ? cant find it though.
Quote from: arkon on March 17, 2010, 10:50:49 PM
hey eddie , didnt you do a f-18 , f-8 one already ? cant find it though.
That was an F-8/16. I'll see if I can find it for you later today. :)
Oh, Man, you are a genius!
Wow, I'm impatient to see this one finished, it seems you've got a winner in your hands!
Another interesting piece of work, Eddie - looking forward to more of this particular madness!
Thank you Gents!! I appreciate it.
I've opened the aft end a bit for a few mods to come. Nevermind the thing in the background. It's....forming.;D
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I sense another batch of extreme coolness brewing! :thumbsup:
Really like this project :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :wub: :wub:
Quote from: Eddie M. on March 20, 2010, 05:07:19 AMI've opened the aft end a bit for a few mods to come. Nevermind the thing in the background. It's....forming.;D
You are such a tease!
Looks like you are gong to be adding a much larger engine exhaust to this thing. Kind of expected that and was wondering how you were going to approach the problem.
After discovering a near fatal flaw in the construction, I decided to finish it and hide the boo-boo in the photography, as per usual. ;D
I made a new FLIR mount out of a piece of square plastic stock and got the gear on. lots of tweaking to do to get this one right....
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I like that scheme, simple but interesting :thumbsup:
Very nice bash Eddie. You certainly are in the master league when it comes to putty fu :thumbsup:
The paint job is also very nice. Who though greys could look so good!
Thank you Gents! :mellow:
QuoteThe paint job is also very nice. Who though greys could look so good!
Thanks Sisko, but I'm guilty of being plain lazy. I've been working on my Serious Week Build (which I missed) and after I did some research on A-7 schemes, I figured I'd go with something like this....... :cheers:
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That is one cool looking aircraft ,My Master :wub: :bow:
Quote from: sotoolslinger on April 14, 2010, 04:45:20 AM
That is one cool looking aircraft ,My Master :wub: :bow:
Thank you very much. I am humbled by your kind words.
Still moving forward. It's fallen out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down, but I'll finish it anyway. I think I'll call it the FUSS... ;D
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Yeah , thats way too ugly for you too have in your collection .....better send it to me ;D :rolleyes: :lol:
I really like it... I am a believer in the "beautiful in an ugly sort of way" I think it looks aggressive. :cheers:
Y'know in theory that high wing should have more anhedral, but it actually looks very good in the plastic. Kind of reminds me of the SR.53 for reasons I can't rationally explain....
Saved that last pic so I could steal this idea :wacko: Think I'll do one as a canard :thumbsup:
I got more done today. Added a bit of bits to an otherwise dull ejection seat and decals are going on. ;D
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It looks sharp and eager to do damage. Love this kind of Whiffery...magic. Just when you've seen 99% of everything which actually flew, a What If modeler can produce an entirely new treat for the eyes. Great!
Oh, and the Tomcat looks freakin' awesome in those markings.
He's right, you ARE the Master.
:bow: :bow: :bow:
Effin WOW :wub: :wub: :wub: :bow: :bow: :bow:
I really like the fuselage stripe :thumbsup:
Yowsa that's hotter than the manifold on a slant six on an August day, Eddie!
Your work never ceases to amaze me!
:bow: :bow:
Brian da Basher