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1:48 F/A-18E Super Hornet

An injection-molded plastic kit of the Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet in 1:48 scale from Hobby Boss, a modern tooling with photo-etched parts.

Scale1:48
Manufacturer Hobby Boss
Product EAN8591111000000

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51.96 €
42.94 € without VAT
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Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet 1:48 (Hobby Boss)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the American single-seat F/A-18E Super Hornet carrier fighter-bomber in 1:48 scale from Hobby Boss. It is a new tooling with a large number of parts and fine surface detail. The box contains clear plastic, photo-etched parts and decals for the marking options, so you have a solid basis for a detailed build straight out of the box.

The real subject

The F/A-18E Super Hornet is the enlarged and modernized version of the US Navy's F/A-18 Hornet carrier aircraft. Compared with the original Hornet it has a lengthened fuselage, a larger wing area, more powerful engines and more pylons for weapons and fuel. The single-seat E version (the two-seat one is the F) serves as a universal fighter and strike machine and has formed the backbone of US Navy carrier aviation since the turn of the millennium.

Building and painting tips

Use liquid cement for plastic and work in subassemblies. Finish and paint the cockpit before you close the fuselage; glue the photo-etched parts with cyanoacrylate and mask the clear canopy. Apply a primer before painting and put the colors on with an airbrush. On the gray naval schemes, fine emphasis of the panel lines and discreet dirtying around the exhausts and the pylons stand out well.

Who the model is for

  • Collectors of modern carrier fighters in 1:48 scale
  • Fans of the Super Hornet and of American naval aviation
  • Modelers who will appreciate a new tooling with a large number of parts
  • Builders who want to add external stores to the model

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

The F/A-18E version is single-seat, while the F/A-18F is two-seat. This kit represents the single-seat E variant.

It is considerably larger: it has a lengthened fuselage, a greater wing area, more powerful engines and more pylons for weapons and fuel than the older F/A-18 Hornet.

Given the large number of parts and the photo-etched items it is a project rather for more experienced modelers. A beginner will manage it, but expect a longer and more demanding build.

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1:48 F/A-18E Super Hornet

An injection-molded plastic kit of the Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet in 1:48 scale from Hobby Boss, a modern tooling with photo-etched parts.
In stock
51.96 €
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