smitty44

Remember the early D cockpits were the same as B's. So just pop them off the sprue and check it out, Here is a shot of a Canadian B. Look a lot like the IP on top in that sprue pic

Very early on, mid 80's. Also notice Aussie Hornets don't have the launch bar on the front of the nose gear.

Looks like both to me

Correct, early B. I was looking at sprue shots and it looked like it might be in there. I was looking at sprue shots and it looked like there were two sets of two IP's. It has been a while since I built a D and don't have one in the closet to look, I always prefer resin upgrades, but that is just me.

Post upgrade front (notice glass fuel display lower left) Post upgrade Back

In the B the two are very similar. Looking at an in box review the D kit it looks like they have two front and two aft in the box? B rear B front

So there are a couple different factors. First of all the front cockpits are nearly the same on all models. What you would need to address here is whether or not the bird you are depicting is before or after the upgrade they received in 1991 from F/A-18A/B to the A+ and B+ models. The main difference here is the earlier IP's had analog fuel monitors instead of glass ones. This panel is in the lower left hand corner. I imagine the C and D kit have these included. Early F/A-18D models had the same IP in the back as the B as they were all built as trainers originally. Redesigned panels for the D began with Lot 12 163986.

Afraid of T-72's. that's funny

my bad, never heard of branded lines

branded lines?

Time to petiton Jake Melampy for dekkals! https://www.dvidshub.net/video/734352/f-15c-gets-heritage-paint-job-commemorate-david-r-kingsley-edwards-air-force-base

….but I'd build one of these!! https://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/dml75055-os.htm

Ya I know. He asked how I felt. My answer...It's still Monday

It's still Monday

What type of pylons did they use to hang those on a P-47?

Sorry Ryan, thats all.

Just hoping to see something from you in Finished Work is all.

Your really gonna build a 1/16 tank for a 6 week group build?

Kits on sale perfect for group build! https://store.spruebrothers.com/dealoftheday.asp

About 50, only doubles are Academy Hornets and F-4s which will end up as aircraft other than boxing anyways

Pretty sure the original intent was OOB Hasegawa, then Trumpeter creeped in.

Tracker, Hawkeye, Viking, Prowler, and a Greyhound are what we need.

We have to know about them first for them to be long forgotten, Martin.

Not forgotten, but