1:72 F/A-18E/F/G Super Hornet Exhaust Nozzle set - Closed

What the set offers

Replacement engine exhaust nozzles in the closed position for models in 1:72 scale. The set is aimed at the single-seat F/A-18E, the two-seat F/A-18F and the electronic warfare machine derived from them, the EA-18G Growler, that is at machines with the same tail. The nozzles are visible on a model from behind and from below, and their inside is among the places where careful building tells.

What to watch out for

The position of the nozzles is not a detail that can be chosen at random. The closed and open positions correspond to different states of the machine, so think from photographs about which situation the model is to portray and match the result to that. If you are building a scene with ground crew or with the model on a stand, go through the documentation before gluing, because once seated the nozzles cannot be swapped.

Building and painting tips

• Cut the surplus material off with a sharp blade a little away from the part and sand the remainder down.
• The parts are not made of polystyrene, and cyanoacrylate glue will join them reliably.
• Before painting, wash them in lukewarm water with detergent and let them dry.
• Try the seating in the tail dry, as the opening in the kit may want adjusting.
• Build the metallic cast of the nozzles up in thin layers, as one thick layer will swallow the pattern.

What the delivery contains

It is an accessory set for a kit. The model of the aircraft, paints and glue are not included in the delivery, unless stated otherwise. The number of parts and the procedure for fitting them are given by the manufacturer's instructions.