Trumpeter 1/32 F/A-18F Super Hornet 1SQN RAAF Operation OKRA
By Eric Galliers
Here is my Trumpeter Super Hornet, which is the E/A-18 G kit converted to an Aussie F.
Modifications/Additions:
- Scratchbuilt IFR probe bay
- Master IFR Probe
- Eduard photo etch exterior (mainly for the grilles)
- Aires SJU-17 seats with scratchbuilt belts
- Zactoman AIM9X Missiles
- Eduard Brassin GBU-11s
- Videoaviation GBU-38s
- Academy AIM-120
- Northstar Models Resin wheels
- Southern Sky Decals
- Aires Exhausts
- Scratchbuilt various wiring in main and nose gear bays
- Brake and hydraulic lines added
- Safety switches on left side of nose added with plastic rod
- Scratchbuilt landing light
- Various minor corrections to the base kit
- Eduard pre-painted photo etch instrument panels and consoles
Painted with Gunze-Sangyo acrylics.
© Eric Galliers 2016
This article was published on Tuesday, December 13 2016; Last modified on Tuesday, December 13 2016