My latest build is this 1/72 McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet completed to represent Blue Angels US Navy Flight Demonstration Team No.5 in 2015. The Hasegawa Hornet required a lot of work to get a smooth result, and small modifications (aerials mainly) to upgrade it from the early version to the 2015 appearance. The intakes in particular were troublesome. The 1985 kit (181) refers to F/A-18A and TF-18A, predating the F/A-18B designation. The decals are from the crude Italeri kit. I used Model Master Enamel 1772 Blue Angels Blue for the main paint work.
The original kit box, bought cheap in used condition years ago, although the insides were sealed in their original bags.
The completed model:
The original kit box, bought cheap in used condition years ago, although the insides were sealed in their original bags.
The completed model:
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