1/48 Blue Angels F18 Hornet
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This is a Plastic Model Jet Airplane Kit.
Skill Level 2 for ages 10 to Adult, Intermediate to Advanced Modelers.
Prototype Information:
Manufacturer: McDonnell-Douglas, USA.
Name: F/A-18A Hornet
Service History: US Navy and Marine Corps fighter and attack aircraft
Description: The versatile F-18 Hornet is one of the premiere carrier-based
fighter attack aircraft in the world. It is also famous as the flying mount
of the US Navy's Blue Angels aerobatic display team, succeding the A-4 in
this role. This kit represents the Blue Angels version of the F-18.
FEATURES: Detailed 1/48th scale for static display only
Markings included for four US Navy Blue Angels aircraft
About 110 parts in blue grey & clear with delicate raised panel lines
Accurately reproduced intakes, landing gear and optional position
speedbrake
Cockpit detail: control yoke, instrument panel with realistic
instruments, throttles, 4 part ejection seat and pilot figure.
Optional ordnance includes: sidewinders (2), and drop tank
Canopy may be posed open or closed
MARKING
OPTIONS: Decal Options and Colour Schemes:
Single sheet of decals which contains "Blue Angels" logos and
squadron badge, aircraft id letters, yellow striping and
personalisation markings.
Markings and serial numbers included for aircraft #1, #2, #3, and #4
All aircraft are finished in overall gloss Blue Angels Blue.
Additional Paints Required:
Flat: Black, White, Aluminum, Yellow, Olive Drab,
Dk Gull Grey, Dk Green.
Gloss Colours: Silver, Gun Metal, Red, Green, White, Steel.
INCLUDES: One 1/48 Blue Angels F18 Hornet Plastic Model Jet Airplane Kit
REQUIRES: Paint (See MARKING OPTIONS)
Basic tools: Hobby knife, paint brushes, sandpaper.
Nice-to-have tools: Needle file set, sprue cutter (see XURON),
airbrush and associated accessories
Adhesives:
Major components - liquid plastic cement (Testors, TENAX 7R)
Clear parts - White glue, odourless CA, or TENAX 7R
Detail parts - CA or tube-type (thick) plastic cement.
SPECS: Scale: 1/48th
Wingspan: 26.3cm
Length: 35.8cm