Academy

1/32 F/A-18D Hornet model kit

Product # 12103

Product Article by Max Tollens Jr. on Dec 9 2005

 

 

 

I just picked up Academy's 1/32 F/A 18 D Hornet and wanted to do a quick preview; above is the box image.  There are 14 trees for parts, 3 figures trees and separately boxed and bagged canopy, radome, metal struts and rubber tires.  A screwdriver and screws are also included.

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There are 2 decal sheets; one for the airframe markings and a separate sheet for ordnance stencils and stripes.  All aircraft are USMC; a color VMFA(AW)-225 jet, 2 different VMFA(AW)-224 Bengals jets and one VMFA(AW)-332 Polka Dots plane.

There looks to be some fine detail engraved in these parts, especially the main gear wells; the panel lines are recessed and clean but the canopy does have a fine seam down the middle.  The decals look like they'll go on looking like they were painted as the carrier film is minimal around the edges of the graphics.  This looks to be a fun build!  I ordered my kit from luckymodel for $52.99 plus shipping.

Max

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Photos and text © by Max Tollens Jr.