[THE DC]

The last exhibit to discuss and share is also from the new participant, Tyler, who had rented another space for his jet; a F/A-18E "Super Hornet."

The build was again interesting from the pint-of-view that it was a complete scratch build; not created from a plan or a designed kit. The silver body was large, detailed, and filled with surprises [see pic 1}. To get an appraisal of the size, note the builder at the table behind his exhibits, with the Swordfish next to the Hornet [see pic 2].

As mentioned, the kits was very interactive and full of surprises. Here Tyler touches a control, prompting the refueling bracket to pop out of the kit's nose {see pic 3]. Then he touched a lever at the top, causing the canopy to open {see pic 3-4].

Another hidden lever dropped the landing gear doors and the gear unfolded [pics 5-8].

And there's more...