Hobby Master HA5102 USN F/A-18F Super Hornet, VFA-103, 2012

ACpilot · 08-03-2016, 12:03 AM

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series
HA5102
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18F
166620, VFA-103, USS Eisenhower 2012

October 2016 Release as announced on Hawkone's website.

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA5102 McDonnell Douglas F/A-18F 166620, VFA-103, USS Eisenhower 2012

Dan

tker76 · 08-03-2016, 12:27 AM

Already posted Dan with discussion going on.

ACpilot · 08-03-2016, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tker76

Already posted Dan with discussion going on.

Please post links to Hawkone's website.

To post the releases without doing so drastically affects traffic to his site, and risks losing his site as a reference to collectors.

Also these are October - Not December releases.

tker76 · 08-03-2016, 02:02 AM

No worries, I'd already linked the poster, but have started changing the image links to his website.

I'll go through and do the rest shortly so the forum doesn't end up being spammed with too many doubles.

ACpilot · 08-03-2016, 05:18 PM

For those wondering what happened to the "Top Hatters" Release - that is a different tooling. This one is a dual seat F/A-18F . "Top Hatters" is a single seat F/A-18E

Actual aircraft.

Dan

Javabean · 08-03-2016, 06:25 PM

I have asked William about blue sidewinder & he said the production will come with AIM-9X operational colour.

Shawn507 · 08-03-2016, 08:03 PM

Want the Tophatter before this one!

Surinam Air 747 · 08-04-2016, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn507

Want the Tophatter before this one!

I'm sure we will see that one too, this is perhaps just the tip of the iceberg, so many nice schemes still to do...

Cory_Baumann · 08-04-2016, 10:06 AM

Oh yes, she will be mine, oh yes ! It's about time for a nice Super Bug!

cheesecake · 08-04-2016, 10:43 AM

what does it mean "Mutha" ?

Skinner67 · 08-04-2016, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cheesecake

what does it mean "Mutha" ?

"the term "MUTHA" represents a beautiful and revered status or trophy, held by the squadron which displays the best of those subjective qualities labeled as "Fighter Spirit." It also applies to the FRS Skipper, of the Squadron from which all aircrew learn how to master Carrier Strike-Fighter Aviation and the Fine Arts of wreaking havoc upon our nation's enemies."

SOURCE: https://www.airwarriors.com/communit...-hornet.15115/

Eagle_Flyer · 08-05-2016, 03:12 PM

Be interesting to see how this compares to the Witty tooling.

sarcasm · 08-05-2016, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cheesecake

what does it mean "Mutha" ?

Mutha= Mutha f*cker

Mikael · 08-06-2016, 05:03 AM

Asked William about the loadout this release will come with. The answer is:
2x AIM-9X
2x AIM-120
2x AGM-88
3x Fuel tank
1x Targeting pod

Javabean · 08-06-2016, 09:17 AM

Hmm... I would prefer some bombs

Surinam Air 747 · 08-06-2016, 09:31 AM

Some nasty looking JDAM bombs would do the job but I'm not complaining at all, I'm sure we will see some bombs on future HM Super Hornets...

Mikael · 08-06-2016, 10:38 AM

If I am not mistaken, dont the Hornets and Super Hornets use the same weapon stations? Chances are they might be interchangable for those that wish to have the Super Bug with bombs.

ElementalWeapon · 08-06-2016, 02:48 PM

This is a nice release, but I would've preferred a version of the VFA-103 Super Hornet from their first Rhino cruise back in 2006-2007. Hopefully they release that somewhere down the line.

cheesecake · 08-08-2016, 02:15 AM

ok thanks for translation

ACpilot · 09-22-2016, 11:06 PM

First photos from the ongoing Tokyo model and toy show.

Dan

tomcatter · 09-22-2016, 11:18 PM

what??? no box at the back??? geez... we need to know how the box is gonna look like before we buy anything

Javabean · 09-23-2016, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tomcatter

what??? no box at the back???

That's a good one!

Look so far so good.

Jason92 · 09-23-2016, 12:24 AM

Looks good. It also looks like they have the correct cantered out weapons stations as per the real thing, the Aviation 72 / Witty? RAAF super Hornet I have does not canter the stations out, they are straight which although better looking is not realistic.

Tophatters · 09-23-2016, 01:07 AM

OMG Hobby Master are doing Super Hornets now

I am well and truly in trouble next year

I wonder if Hobby Master will add more markings to them ? They seem abit bare

Aardvark · 09-23-2016, 01:28 AM

Let's hope the unpainted ejection seats won't remain unpainted

Javabean · 09-23-2016, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Tophatters

OMG Hobby Master are doing Super Hornets now

I am well and truly in trouble next year ? They seem abit bare

Yes & also 1 seater D ver.

Ukrainian_Falcons · 09-23-2016, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Aardvark

Let's hope the unpainted ejection seats won't remain unpainted

They can always do a calwings and get their press officer to release a statement claiming all errors will be fixed at prod

Other then that, super bugs defo crapping all over tomcats (yawn) next year

tomcatter · 09-23-2016, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Javabean

Yes & also 1 seater D ver.

you mean the e version?

Javabean · 09-23-2016, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tomcatter

you mean the e version?

Oop.. Pardon my error. Yes of course it's E, how the hell I get that wrong.... TGIF!

andrewvft · 09-23-2016, 06:58 AM

the fuel tanks and tail need to have a gloss finish

Skinner67 · 09-23-2016, 07:33 AM

That's a fine-looking super bug.

Where is the signature seam line on the nose of the fuel tanks? Is this some kind of bait-and-switch?

Surinam Air 747 · 09-23-2016, 07:43 AM

Wow, I'm really impressed what i see, HM did it again, anything JR get's me going... it's like seeing a very beautiful woman for the first time at the beach in a casual bathing suit with all her makeup & her beach hat and to think that over time she just looks better the more you look at her, anyway that's what i'm seeing in any JR Diecast model, including this F/A-18F...

Ukrainian_Falcons · 09-23-2016, 07:59 AM

It certainly does appear that way, unless they figured out a way to not have seams since the early build, highly doubtful

They can hardly be faulted for this since the competition just makes the entire early build out of clay

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tim_1/72 · 09-23-2016, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Skinner67

That's a fine-looking super bug.

Where is the signature seam line on the nose of the fuel tanks? Is this some kind of bait-and-switch?

Are you talking about the join line in the fuselage? I've noticed it in the pre-pro and I thought it would be another HMF-15 with an OP gap in the fuselage but I'm surprised how well this turned out. Not a Hornet expert but that looks incredible. I'm pulling the trigger on this one. I've been tempted to get Dragon's, Witty's, Gemini's, FOV's JRs on several occasions but I'm so glad I waited. Only thing I'm hoping for is that they up the production run for these if they're only thinking of producing a few. I think the first releases tend to get overlooked a lot in that it takes a few releases more before some plenty of casual collectors actually start buying it doves. It's a JR and I'm sure it'll do well and I'd hate it for some people who only decided later on to get one and missed out due to low production runs and their only option is the secondary markets with ballooned up price tags

Shawn507 · 09-23-2016, 08:12 AM

Not buying this one, I will stick to the DW for this livery. But looking forward to the Tophatter now.

Esvees · 09-23-2016, 10:01 AM

That does look good. Not vastly superior to Witty's final one, but as good.

Nacelles are a better colour and I think the grey may be closer. More stencils on Witty's plus moving rudders. HARM's seem a bit of an odd choice, seems more apt for a future Growler, Witty's has 2 small smart bombs. Nothing in the intakes on Witty's, would be very cool if you could see compressor blades on HM's. In the end, I guess it comes down to how you like your panel lines and what's available at what price.

Anyone know why the air brakes (between the tailplanes) look so different? Did they change on the real superbug recently?

majorfatal · 09-23-2016, 10:54 AM

beautiful.....

AIRWOLF · 09-23-2016, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Esvees

Anyone know why the air brakes (between the tailplanes) look so different? Did they change on the real superbug recently?

It's not airbrakes. Those things betweens the tails are ECS (Environmental Control System) vents. There are different versions of the ECS vents. HM's model seems to have the latest version.

supersphinxman · 09-23-2016, 11:18 AM

Looks like a pretty good rendition to me. Sign me up.

Jumper · 09-23-2016, 02:45 PM

Super Bug actually doesn't have airbrakes, they deleted the large airbrake from the Legacy Hornet. Outward canting of the rudders does the same function, same as the F-22.

As for a HARM payload, it isn't out of place, those aren't specific to Growlers.

firefighterpilot1 · 09-23-2016, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ukrainian_Falcons

They can always do a calwings and get their press officer to release a statement claiming all errors will be fixed at prod

Other then that, super bugs defo crapping all over tomcats (yawn) next year

Who in their right mind let you back on this site? This place was definitely much better without you...

TOMCATER · 09-23-2016, 04:17 PM

Almost similar

TOMCATER · 09-23-2016, 04:20 PM

I don´t know why is this picture in this position. Sorry.
Can You delete it?

chekur6 · 09-23-2016, 05:04 PM

I like my Witty Wings Series 2.

Seven-Eight-Seven · 09-23-2016, 06:03 PM

Without a doubt, a great release from Hobby Master, and i do foresee getting more than just one SuperHornet. I wish the panel lines especially in the nose / cockpit area could be more subtle, similar to Witty's.

Ukrainian_Falcons · 09-23-2016, 07:08 PM

I'm really excited about hm's super bug release, I think the tomcats were getting abit long in the tooth

Ukrainian_Falcons · 09-23-2016, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chekur6

I like my Witty Wings Series 2.

So

of your USN theme mate, love the setup

I notice chippy ho in the background, hoping HM get around to that as I missed out on Dragon's weathered version and I skipped the Witty's

Javabean · 09-24-2016, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tophatters

I wonder if Hobby Master will add more markings to them ? They seem abit bare

Just checked with William and this is his reply.
The real F/A-18F model will have some prints added on the wings and the nose cone will be more round off.

sarcasm · 09-24-2016, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Javabean

Just checked with William and this is his reply.
The real F/A-18F model will have some prints added on the wings and the nose cone will be more round off.

what does round off mean? shape is good as it can be

Javabean · 09-24-2016, 06:43 AM

No idea on that, I only asked about the prints.