1/48 F/A-18E Super Hornet

[Medicman71]

Now onto some spinal surgery on both Super Hornets. The spine closest to the cockpit was a separate part so that a two seater could be done. Neither fit very well but at least they're on panel lines. Just some sanding to get them flush with the rest of the fuselage.

[Stikpusher]

At least you recognize the utility of the feature, even if not perfect, and work with it rather than pronouncing the kit fatally flawed and unbuildable.

[mustang1989]

Man aint THAT tha truth. There are a couple of you tubers that would have said exactly that.

Great move Mike!!

[Medicman71]

Thanks guys! All in all, it's not a bad kit. Nothing basic modelling skills can't fix. I watched a YouTube video of a modeller that does incredible builds and he had the EXACT same issues I did.

Now if someone comes out with Blue Angel decals for their new Super Hornets, I'll be buying more of these!!

[Stikpusher]

Since the Blues have now transitioned to Super Hornets, I’m sure that somebody will come out with a set in the not too distant future.

EDIT- already in the works from CAM Decals

https://camdecals.com/148superhornet.aspx

[Medicman71]

Excuse me a few minutes. Gotta run to Michael's and raid them of their Super Hornet kits.

[Stikpusher]

Do it! Do it now!

[Medicman71]

Oh I plan on it.

[Medicman71]

Work is done on both SH up to the rear of the cockpit. Work begins to everything forward and this is where is gets difficult. On both, there's a step on the right side at the front windscreen (where the Xacto is pointing) that I have to figure out how to fix.

[Stuart]

Two good looking bugs there Mike!