Official Freewing F/A-18C Hornet 90mm EDF Thread

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  • John_53_70
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    • Oct 2018
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    #1761
    Originally posted by DCORSAIR

    I just ordered my low visibility decals from Callie, exactly what I was going to do if I get the Grey one, soon I hope....:Cool:
    Are you going to repaint the grey?

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    • Ron1950
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      • Oct 2015
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      #1762
      tell ya what guys don't even think of weathering the blues jets as I recall driving by there hanger a lot at nas Pensacola and seeing a lot of enlisted guys out there polishing there birds for hours lol cleanest f18's in the fleet...

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      • Aros
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        • May 2013
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        #1763
        Originally posted by RCjetdude
        OK. I hope you are HAPPY! :P

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        YES! LOL:Cool::)

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        • EA-6B Geek
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          • Sep 2017
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          #1764
          Originally posted by Ron1950
          tell ya what guys don't even think of weathering the blues jets as I recall driving by there hanger a lot at nas Pensacola and seeing a lot of enlisted guys out there polishing there birds for hours lol cleanest f18's in the fleet...
          Here ya go Ron....:)

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          • John_53_70
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            • Oct 2018
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            #1765
            Originally posted by EA-6B Geek

            Yes, Sidewinders are from the 90mm F-16.
            Bought a 3D printer, just so I can have a set of those way bitchin hub caps! Gotta figure it all out.
            I'm going to weather this one. It will be my first attempt.
            just remember to stay away from black becuse it sticks out
            like a sore thumb. I use a pencil to do the panal lines then shoot it with light coats of gray and the do a molting coat then a salt coat and the cover her with a clear coat. Here is a great link to read

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            • EA-6B Geek
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              #1766
              Originally posted by John_53_70
              just remember to stay away from black becuse it sticks out
              like a sore thumb. I use a pencil to do the panal lines then shoot it with light coats of gray and the do a molting coat then a salt coat and the cover her with a clear coat. Here is a great link to read
              Thanks for the advice. Need all the help I can get!

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              • Ron1950
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                #1767
                I loved em in the f11 lol shows how old I am lol ,, I was there during the F4 days 69 to 73..heck we had the f2 banchee in our hangar at whiteing for a year or so..looked that bad also...till they took it to the museum in Pensacola and did there magic on it...

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                • ken.swa@outlook.com
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                  • Dec 2016
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                  #1768
                  Here is my Blue Angels bird all glossed up. Just waiting on the afterburner mod to arrive and still need to paint the landing gear and inside of gear doors white. As I put this together and out in the decals, I am really blown away at the scale of this beautiful jet.

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                  • RCjetdude
                    Higher & higher, straight up we'll climb

                    • May 2016
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                    #1769
                    Originally posted by ken.swa@outlook.com
                    Here is my Blue Angels bird all glossed up. Just waiting on the afterburner mod to arrive and still need to paint the landing gear and inside of gear doors white. As I put this together and out in the decals, I am really blown away at the scale of this beautiful jet.
                    Looks great Ken! What did you use to clear coat it? Spray or brush? How many coats?

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                    • Elbee
                      Be humble...be approachable...and be credible.

                      • Feb 2018
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                      #1770
                      Originally posted by EA-6B Geek
                      Working on it! More to do.]
                      EA-6BG, That is a great livery, Sir. Bravo Zulu. Best, LB
                      "I am having an extraordinary ordinary life."
                      ~Lucky B*st*rd~

                      "Find satisfaction in the process rather than an outcome."
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                      • Elbee
                        Be humble...be approachable...and be credible.

                        • Feb 2018
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                        #1771
                        Originally posted by ken.swa@outlook.com
                        Here is my Blue Angels bird all glossed up. Just waiting on the afterburner mod to arrive and still need to paint the landing gear and inside of gear doors white. As I put this together and out in the decals, I am really blown away at the scale of this beautiful jet.
                        Love the "SHINE", its' gotta have the shine. Best, LB
                        "I am having an extraordinary ordinary life."
                        ~Lucky B*st*rd~

                        "Find satisfaction in the process rather than an outcome."
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                        • Elbee
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                          #1772
                          Originally posted by RCjetdude
                          OK. I hope you are HAPPY! :P
                          RCJD, Looks outstanding. The work you do is awesome.:Cool: Best, LB
                          "I am having an extraordinary ordinary life."
                          ~Lucky B*st*rd~

                          "Find satisfaction in the process rather than an outcome."
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                          • RCjetdude
                            Higher & higher, straight up we'll climb

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                            #1773
                            Originally posted by Elbee

                            RCJD, Looks outstanding. The work you do is awesome.:Cool: Best, LB
                            LB, you are too kind. I am not that good.

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                            • Evan D
                              I'll fly anything

                              • Jan 2016
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                              #1774
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                              145.0mph

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                              • Elbee
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                                • Feb 2018
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                                #1775
                                Originally posted by RCjetdude

                                LB, you are too kind. I am not that good.
                                RCJD, Your modesty is noted, though your awards and kudos would suggest you are "that good". I like what you do, a bit of attitude combined with skills equals success IMO. I enjoy seeing what you do next. Works for me. Happy Independence Day to you and yours. Best, LB
                                "I am having an extraordinary ordinary life."
                                ~Lucky B*st*rd~

                                "Find satisfaction in the process rather than an outcome."
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                                • Aros
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                                  #1776
                                  Wow Ken, LOVE the quality of the gloss you put on yours, looks the part! What did you use?
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                                  • Dannythiessen2@gmail.com
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                                    • Jun 2019
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                                    #1777
                                    Originally posted by ken.swa@outlook.com
                                    Here is my Blue Angels bird all glossed up. Just waiting on the afterburner mod to arrive and still need to paint the landing gear and inside of gear doors white. As I put this together and out in the decals, I am really blown away at the scale of this beautiful jet.
                                    What did you use I wanna do that too

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                                    • flyAA
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                                      • Oct 2018
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                                      #1778
                                      Originally posted by Evan D
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                                      Wow an airspeed of 140 is nuts. I bet with a nice tailwind you could see 160 over the ground.

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                                      • Evan D
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                                        • Jan 2016
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                                        #1779
                                        Click image for larger version  Name:	963B67D0-25ED-4F97-A31E-034C87900D80.jpeg Views:	0 Size:	82.3 KB ID:	204174 Paint codes from Lowes, perfect match even in the sun. A little difference in sheen on mine but it was clear coated.

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                                        • Evan D
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                                          • Jan 2016
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                                          #1780
                                          Ha! With a nice tail wind of 60mph I'm over 200!! :)




                                          Originally posted by flyAA

                                          Wow an airspeed of 140 is nuts. I bet with a nice tailwind you could see 160 over the ground.

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