F/A-18F Super Hornet | 'Vandy 1'
VX-9 Vampires

Subject:

Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet

US Navy (1794-now)
VX-9 Vampires 166673 Vandy One
March 2023
Black

Scale:

1:48

Status:

Completed

Started:

August 10, 2025

Completed:

November 2, 2025

Time spent:

72 hrs

Project inventory

Static model kits

Boeing

F/A-18F Super Hornet

Meng Model 1:48

LS-013 2021 New parts

Detail and Conversion sets

F/A-18 Super Hornet type 2 exhaust nozzles (Meng) (3D Printed)

ResKit 1:48

RSU48-0521

AIM-174B Operational/Captive Carry Set of 2 (F/A-18E/F)

Flight Line Resin 1:48

FLR1140

CATM AIM-9X USAF/USN/USMC

Flight Line Resin 1:48

FLR1058 2024 New tool

IRST/Fuel tank for F/A-18E/F

3D-Chute Expert 1:48

CATM-120C Captive air training missiles (3D Printed) (F-15, F-16, F-18,F-22, JAS-39, Eurofighter)

ResKit 1:48

RS48-0414 2024 New tool

F/A-18E/FG Super Hornet JHMCS (set of 6)

Phase Hangar Resin 1:48

48242

F-18 Super Hornet APU Meng

Wolf 3D Resin Parts 1:48

WOL481404

SJU-17 NACES Ejection seats for F/A-18D (late) and F/A-18F/G (2 pcs)

MINI CRAFT collection (MCC) 1:48

MCC4820 Multi-topic (1!!)

F-18 Super Hornet ADP & AOA (old & new)

Wolf 3D Resin Parts 1:48

WOL481105

F/A-18E/F, EA-18G Boarding Ladder

Flying Leathernecks 1:48

FL48-8114 2023 New tool

F/A-18E/F/G Super Hornet - ECS Pipes (Late Version) for Meng

Quickboost 1:48

QB 49076

F/A-18E landing gear Normal type (MENG)

3D-Chute Expert 1:48

Boeing

F/A-18E/F Super Hornet & EA-18G Growler - Seamless Intakes for Meng

BAM Models 1:48

BAM48071 2023 New tool

LAU-127E/A Wingtip Launcher USN F/A-18E/F

Flying Leathernecks 1:48

FL48-8068

LAU-127E/A Missile Launcher

Flying Leathernecks 1:48

FL48-8060 2022 New tool

interior 3D decal

F/A-18F Super Hornet & EA-18G Growler for Meng Model

Quinta Studio 1:48

QD48243 2022 New tool

F/A-18F For Meng

Eduard 1:48

491253 2022 New tool

F/A-18A+/A++/C/D HUD for BuNo's 163985 thru 165532

Flying Leathernecks 1:48

FL48-8010

F/A-18E/F/G Super Hornet Weapons Pylons no Dog Ears

Phase Hangar Resin 1:48

48067 2020 New tool

Decals

AIM-9M/AIM-120 CATM/ACMI Captive Air Training Missle Markings

TwoBobs Aviation Graphics 1:48

48-172 2008 New tool Multi-topic (4)

Hose Clamps 0.50mm - 1.00mm

ANYZ

AN089 2023 New tool

US Air-to-Air Missile Markings AIM-9B/D/G/J/L/M/X & AIM-7E-2/M

TwoBobs Aviation Graphics 1:48

48-086 2023 New decals Multi-topic (1!!)

NAVAIR Test Allstars

Fightertown Decals 1:48

48094 2023 New tool Multi-topic (3)

"Vandy One" VX-9 "Vampires" F/A-18F Super Hornet BuNo 166673 U.S. Navy 2023

Syhart (Syh@rt) 1:48

48-146 2023 New tool

Universal Placards & Symbols (Aluminium) Scale Independent

ANYZ

AN050

Universal Lines 0.07mm - 1.50mm (black)

ANYZ

AN041

Masks

F/A-18E / F / EA-18G wheelbay plugs Meng

Omask 1:48

74893 2024 New tool

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Project colors

Exterior

MRP-038 Light Ghost Grey (Medium Grey) FS36375

MR.Paint
30ml ()

Pylons & Missiles

Satin

Acrylic Lacquer

GX2 Ueno Black

Mr.COLOR
18ml ()

Gloss

Lacquer

GX112 Super Clear III UV Cut

Mr.COLOR
18ml ()

Clear coat

Lacquer

Interior

MRP-100 Dark Gull Grey, US & NATO interior (FS36231)

MR.Paint
30ml ()

Cockpit tub

Satin

Acrylic Lacquer

MRP-077 NATO Black (RAL 9021)

MR.Paint
30ml ()

Ejection seats

Satin

Acrylic Lacquer

SF-291 Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 White

Mr.COLOR
40ml ()

Wheel wells and landing gear

Matt

Lacquer

Details

AK 11031 Buff - Standard

AK 3rd Generation
17ml

Ejection seat details

Matt

Acrylic

AK 11858 Zinc Chromate Yellow

AK 3rd Generation - Air
17ml ()

Ejection seat details

Matt

Acrylic

AK 11012 Sky Grey - Standard

AK 3rd Generation
17ml ()

Ejection seat harness

Matt

Acrylic

AK 11436 Canvas Tone

AK 3rd Generation - Figure
17ml ()

Ejection seat harness

Matt

Acrylic

AK 11202 Anodized Violet - Metallic

AK 3rd Generation
17ml ()

Ejection seat details

Metallic

Acrylic

AK 11203 Foundry Red - Metallic

AK 3rd Generation
17ml ()

Ejection seat details

Metallic

Acrylic

AK 11197 Copper - Metallic

AK 3rd Generation
17ml ()

Ejection seat details

Metallic

Acrylic

71.108 UK Azure Blue - FS35231 - ANA609

Vallejo Model Air
17ml ()

Ejection seat leg restraints

Matt

Acrylic

AK 11434 Red Brown

AK 3rd Generation - Figure
17ml ()

Ejection seat cushion

Matt

Acrylic

AK 11428 Light Green Uniform

AK 3rd Generation - Figure
17ml ()

Ejection seat cushion

Matt

Acrylic

AK 11360 NATO Black

AK 3rd Generation - AFV
17ml ()

Landing gear well details

Matt

Acrylic

AK 11080 Deep Orange - Intense

AK 3rd Generation
17ml ()

Landing gear well hose boot

Matt

Acrylic

AK 11088 Deep Red - Intense

AK 3rd Generation
17ml ()

Landing gear well hose boot

Matt

Acrylic

AK 11884 Dark Gull Grey FS 36231

AK 3rd Generation - Air
17ml ()

Landin gear well details

Matt

Acrylic

AK 11182 Deep Blue - Intense

AK 3rd Generation
17ml ()

Landing gear well hydraulic line markings

Matt

Acrylic

AK 11045 Deep Yellow

AK 3rd Generation
17ml ()

Landing gear well hydraulic line markings

Matt

Acrylic

AK 11211 Oily Steel - Metallic

AK 3rd Generation
17ml ()

Landing gear well details Ejection seat ...

Metallic

Acrylic

AK 11212 Gun Metal - Metallic

AK 3rd Generation
17ml ()

Landing gear well details

Metallic

Acrylic

AK 11210 Natural Steel

AK 3rd Generation
17ml ()

Landing gear well details

Metallic

Acrylic

AK 11004 Ivory - Standard

AK 3rd Generation
17ml ()

Landing gear well hose

Matt

Acrylic

AK 11334 Olive Drab Base

AK 3rd Generation - AFV
17ml ()

Ejection seat cushion

Matt

Acrylic

A.MIG-8218 Pale Burnt Metal ALC104

Ammo by Mig Jimenez
30ml ()

Compressor blades

Metallic

Lacquer

A.MIG-8208 Jet Exhaust ALC113

Ammo by Mig Jimenez
30ml ()

Turbine face

Metallic

Lacquer

A.MIG-8213 Steel ALC112

Ammo by Mig Jimenez
30ml ()

Afterburner ring

Metallic

Lacquer

A.MIG-8209 Burnt Iron ALC121

Ammo by Mig Jimenez
30ml ()

Afterburner and nozzle interior

Metallic

Lacquer

MRP-104 SEA Camouflage Light Grey (FS36622)

MR.Paint
30ml ()

Engine exhaust ceramics

Satin

Acrylic Lacquer

X-10 Gun Metal

Tamiya
23ml ()

Exterior of exhaust nozzles

Metallic

Acrylic

28 Steel

Mr.COLOR
10ml ()

Missile fins

Metallic

Lacquer

MRP-173 Tyre-Rubber (Matt)

MR.Paint
30ml ()

Tires

Matt

Acrylic Lacquer

MRP-238 International Blue (FS35109)

MR.Paint
30ml ()

Missile stripes

Satin

Acrylic Lacquer

Primer

SF-288 Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black

Mr.COLOR
40ml ()

Matt

Lacquer

Project references

Books

The Modern Super Hornet Guide 2nd Edition The Boeing F/A-18E/F & EA-18G Exposed

Jake Melampy

2020

Photoalbums

88 images

F/A-18F Super Hornet | 'Vandy 1' - Completed

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Project: F/A-18F Super Hornet | 'Vandy 1'

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43 images

F/A-18F Super Hornet | 'Vandy 1' - In Progress

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Project: F/A-18F Super Hornet | 'Vandy 1'

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Part of my Collections

Prototypes, Test, and Evaluation Aircraft

Ideas 38×In progress 1×Completed 1×

United States Navy

Ideas 282×In progress 1×Completed 10×Queued 2×

Vandy 1

Ideas 4×In progress 1×Completed 1×

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