Hasegawa 01438 - 1/72 F/A-18C Hornet Carrier Fighter Scale Kit  [HA-01438]

Hasegawa 01438 1/72 F/A-18C Hornet - Hobbyist brief

The F/A-18C Hornet is a classic carrier fighter with broad appeal among scale enthusiasts. This 1/72 kit from Hasegawa presents the aircraft in compact form while keeping enough detail to reward careful assembly and finishing work.

Combat legacy and model significance

As a multirole jet, the Hornet has been central to many operations and is valued for its robustness and flexibility. Replicating those traits in scale means paying attention to undercarriage alignment and surface weathering for a realistic result.

Construction highlights and customising

The kit includes a well detailed cockpit and landing gear that hold paint and washes well. Decals for several squadrons are provided, making it straightforward to build either a museum-style model or a weathered service example.