Meng F/A-18E Super Hornet 1/48 Scale | Full Build Video 

some mechanic figures would have been awesome, could have made for a fun little diorama on a carrier deck base!

Good choice, man, I need to catch up then! ha ha

Thank you, much appreciated!

I've heard them first hand and yes they are incredibly loud!

I've built that Revell Strike Eagle, and even though its a little on the older side, I still find it to be a good kit. Also, good luck with your 32nd scale Hornet, that will be a big beast!

Thank you kindly!

Definitely want to do a Jolly Roger -F, but haven't decided on the -G.

Thank you so much 😀

Lol, well, there is rivalry between the two branches so I'm sure someone out there is going to cry "heresy" about it! But, if the color works, I don't really care about the name ha ha! Thanks for watching!

Greatly appreciated! Thank you for watching!

Thank you! Cheers!

Fear the Bones man! Yeah, hopefully I can get to it sooner rather than later.

@@HammerheadModelMaking I look forward to seeing the build, along with whatever is next 🙂

Right on! Thanks for your service!

You'll enjoy it!

Thank you my friend!

Thank you!

Thank you! Cheers!

Thank you! 😊

Yeah, I don't disagree, like I mention, I'd like to try the latex paint next time, I think it covers more evenly and will avoid that build up. Thanks for watching!!

Yeah, the colorful ones are really fun!

Thanks Matt!

Thanks, I highly recommend this kit!

Glad you enjoy it!

Thanks!

Lol, sorry not sorry!

@@HammerheadModelMaking 🤣🤣🤣

Awesome, thank you! I don't think you'll be disappointed with the kit, I quite enjoyed it!

Excellent, you'll love it!

Thank you so much 😀

Thank you! Cheers!

Thanks!

Thanks Joe! Much appreciated!

The JR -F is on my lost to get!

That sounds awesome! I've see the prowler with the Vader tail flash, a growler with the same would be dope! Thanks for the idea!!

I used 1/48 Furball EA-18G Growler Anthology Part IV Decals. It contains marking for 7 different squadrons. There were enough decals to do two different jets. Not affiliated with them, just a satisfied customer. @@HammerheadModelMaking

@@scottbeckmann966 right on, I'll check them out!

Thanks for watching, I can say, I really enjoyed building this kit, I think you couldn't go wrong if you decide to get it.

Right on! That will look awesome!

Many thanks! Yeah, the Revell kit was practically unbuildable. I don't think I've build a Revell kit in over a decade now.

@HammerheadModelMaking Unfortunately, I'm now swearing (haven't you heard me!) over a Revell 1/83 Mayflower of your pilgrim fathers 1620 era. I think that was when this kit was engineered, actually it was 1966 ouch, old enough. The parts fit where they touch but I will not be defeated by a lot of plastic bits glue and paint. Hats off to you again sir, all the best.

Right on, I think you'll be pleased, and the decals are Cartograph decals, so they are pretty much the best ever!

Thanks!

I haven't built the Hasegawa Super hornet, but I have built the Revell Super Hornet, it was a bit of a struggle because of some strange decisions they made with the engineering, I know the Meng kit will be a little more pricey, but so worth it! Good luck with your builds!

Thanks!

Thank you! Cheers!

@@HammerheadModelMaking You are explaining everything with a very relaxing voice and I learn a lot from you so I return the "thank you" 🙂

@@jaapvegter9756 Cheers!

Let me just say I enjoy your comments! Always makes me smile. I agree, the meng kit is pretty good! I tried to find some places to add "Brett detailing" but there wasn't really any place it was needed. As for the canopy, its not that much of a surprise, its fairly common on modern jet models, because of the shape of most jet canopies, it really makes it difficult to get it all in a two part mold and they generally need 3 part molds. But, not terribly difficult to remedy. Thanks for watching!!

Thanks!

Thats a great tip, thank you for sharing!

I prefer the double seat looks as well, and I've slowly been adding some outlaw paints to my collection, really liking them!

Thanks! I used the Gaahleri 98D for this build.

Thinners and IPA, yeah I've had those eat through the Aqua gloss, and I've had Solvaset eat through decals before, but never really had an issue with Solvaset over Aqua gloss. Perhaps I've just been fortunate so far.

Good to know, may have to look in to that when I build the Foxtrot.

I don't have any specific website I go to for decals, i will generally just do a google search for the decals I am interested in, you can just search "Decals (Scale) AH-64" and you should be able to get a bunch of good results.

Thanks for the tips!

In general lacquers are considered pretty tough paints, not prone pealing, rubbing off, and you can use all sorts of other products over them with minimal effect on the underlaying coats. But, they do come with the fact that you must use good ventilation and a respirator when paint with them, as they have not good to breath in, so for people that are building indoors, that can be a bit of a challenge if they are not set up for it.

I'm afraid I don't, I can't even remember where I first saw it, I want to say it was an article of Fine Scale Modeler, but I could be wrong, it was a long time ago.

@@HammerheadModelMaking I've actually found a few references to it after looking a bit. Looks like the top recommended is Kilz, and you tape the tubes closed and then pour it back out. And! Thank you for another great video and a gorgeous plane.

@@dakel20 I'm glad you were able to find more info on it!

Basically what I had on hand.

I do tend to gloss over certain aspects of the build, like sanding and filing seam lines and such, but I think I showed just enough to get a rough idea of what is needed to build up this kit, while it isn't quite at the level of a Tamiya kit in terms of fit, its really close. I think I spend about 3 weeks in total on this kit, and was genuinely surprised how quickly it built up. So, yeah, I would say that if you are a novice builder, this kit would be somewhat straight forward, but still offer a challenge. Its a well engineered kit.

Oh for sure, "rule of cool" is definitely a motto I model by, and why I didn't make any changes once I had been told. But still, I guess it helps for people to be informed! Thanks for watching!

Thats just it though isn't it, I think it looks awesome! And thats why I did it! Thanks for watching!

@@HammerheadModelMaking it for sure does! I do that with my builds now and again. Make it real looking but still have fun with it!

Thanks!

whats the other way?

@@HammerheadModelMaking It’ll be easier if I used it in a sentence. “You’re not going to die, you’re going to live.” I hope this helps

@@thelordofscrubs I get it now, I guess my American accent is a little strong on this one 😂.

@@HammerheadModelMakingit’s okay, I’m American too lol

Thank you for the correction!

Much appreciated!! Thank you!