Monogram Blue Angels F/A-18A, 1987

[Stikpusher]

Today I kicked off my second build for the Monogram Mafia, since my six months is winding down.

This is Monogram’s 1/48 F/A-18A in Blue Angels markings, as the appeared for their initial season with the type in 1987. I’ve had this kit in my stash for a looooong time…. I’m building this OOB to keep it flowing quickly.



Of course construction starts with the cockpit.



I should be able to start painting tomorrow once everything is dry.

[Medicman71]

OVERACHIEVER!!!!

[Stuart]

OVERACHIEVER!!!!

Great subject choice Carlos!

[Stikpusher]

OVERACHIEVER!!!!

Hey n ow, each subassembly there is three parts! Six in total!

OVERACHIEVER!!!!

Great subject choice Carlos!

Thanks Stuart. Ive been out there today starting on sub assemblies and plotting how to make this one more quickly.

[cbaltrin]

I am running out of clock as well. Have to get started on the Mustang...

[Medicman71]

I'm never gonna finish in time as usual.

[Stikpusher]

Yeah, we have company in town this week, so I can’t get in a good long airbrush session until they’re gone. In the meantime, I’m trying to build as many sub assemblies as possible prior to painting…

[tempestjohnny]

That's a good start.

I just need to Flat coat the A-4 and its done. I've been saying this for 3 weeks

[Stikpusher]

Thanks TJ… I just have a few more sessions left on the Thunderstreak. As it has been for a week or two now…

[LyleW]

Nice. Great subject. I have several Blue Angles a/c in the stash....at one time, I fancied building as many as i could.