Tamiya 1:72 McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of American fourth generation turbo-jet fighter in 1:72 scale.

The Tamiya kit allows building the American F / A-18 Hornet fighter-bomber aircraft from the Cold War era. Hornet has been adapted for the needs of the Navy to replace several older types of aircraft. The F / A designation means that it can perform hunting and assault missions. It has been produced since the late 70's until today and remains active in the U.S. Navy and Marines.

The box contains 2 frames with plastic elements, a transparent frame with elements of the fairing of the cab and decals (allow to attach the aircraft in the service of the US, Canadian or Swiss)

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

• Tamiya XF-19, XF-25 (hull and camouflage, colors U.S.M.C. and Swiss)
• Tamiya XF-19, XF-66 (hull and camouflage, Canadian colors)
• Tamiya X-10 (engine nozzles)
• Tamiya XF-57 (nose)
• Tamiya XF-54 (cockpit)
• Tamiya XF-1 (cockpit elements, armchair, wheels)
• Tamiya XF-2 (chassis )
• Tamiya XF-62 (seat upholstery)
• Tamiya X-18 (cockpit elements)
• Tamiya X-2 (rockets)
• Tamiya X-11 (chassis hydraulic components)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Frames with plastic parts including transparent parts.

Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.

If you are not sure of any accessories or colors of paints you need for your model kit, please ask us, we will be glad to help you.