1:144 USMC F/A-18A+ VMFA-232

An injection-molded plastic kit of the USMC F/A-18A+ Hornet VMFA-232 in 1:144 scale by Academy.

Scale1:144
Manufacturer Academy
Product EAN8991111000078

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7.56 €
6.25 € without VAT
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USMC F/A-18A+ Hornet VMFA-232 1:144 (Academy)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the American F/A-18A+ Hornet carrier-based fighter-bomber in the small 1:144 scale by Academy. The model captures a US Marine Corps machine from squadron VMFA-232, the Red Devils. Despite the small scale the kit has a broken-down cockpit, landing gear and finely engraved panel lines, and underwing armament as well.

The real subject

The F/A-18 Hornet is an American multirole carrier-based fighter-bomber able to carry out missions against air and ground targets alike. The A+ version is a modernized single-seat first-generation Hornet. Squadron VMFA-232, the Red Devils, is one of the traditional units of the US Marine Corps. The armament of the Hornet includes AIM-9 air-to-air missiles as well as anti-radiation and anti-ship weapons.

Building and painting tips

Use liquid cement for plastic and work in subassemblies. In 1:144 scale the parts are small, so work with tweezers and clean up the joints carefully. Finish the cockpit before closing the fuselage. Apply a primer before painting and lay the colors down with an airbrush; on gray naval schemes, subtly picked-out panel lines and cleanly applied decals stand out.

Who the model is for

  • Collectors of modern carrier fighters in the small 1:144 scale
  • Fans of the Hornet and of the US Marine Corps
  • Modelers who want a faster project for a smaller display case
  • Anyone interested in the striking markings of the Red Devils squadron

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.

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FAQ

It is the small 1:144 scale, so the finished model is small and faster to build. The parts are fine, so working with tweezers pays off.

VMFA-232, the Red Devils, is a fighter squadron of the US Marine Corps. The model captures its F/A-18A+ Hornet.

The package also contains the underwing armament typical of the Hornet, for example air-to-air missiles. You will find the specific contents in the instructions.

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