1:72 F-18 spine

F-18 spine electronics 1:72 (Black Dog)

This is a resin detail set, not a model in its own right. It replaces the simplified fuselage spine of a model of the F/A-18 Hornet fighter with a more faithfully cast part with the electronics and access panels suggested. The plastic kit is not included in the package.

The real subject

The McDonnell Douglas (today Boeing) F/A-18 Hornet is an American carrier-based multirole fighter and attack aircraft. The spine behind the cockpit conceals avionics and systems whose detailed rendering is among the prominent features when building a scale replica.

Building and painting tips

Wash the mold release residue off the parts first, separate the casting blocks carefully and sand the surfaces down with respiratory protection. It is bonded with super glue (cyanoacrylate). Before filling and painting we recommend applying a primer; an airbrush will give an even topcoat.

Who the set is for

• Modelers who want to raise the fidelity of the spine of the aircraft
• More experienced builders used to working with resin
• Collectors of contemporary carrier fighters in 1:72 scale

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