Osprey Modelling 16 : Modelling the F/A-18 Hornet

The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is probably the world's most advanced air superiority fighter/attack aircraft and is often seen thrilling airshow crowds around the world. The Hornet is currently in service with the US Navy, the US Marine Corps, the Spanish, Australian, Swiss and Canadian air forces, as well as with several Middle Eastern air arms. This book provides a detailed guide to modelling the Hornet in 1/48th and 1/32nd scales, covering a variety of colour schemes. The step-by-step modelling projects include a 'Gunslingers' F/A-18C USN Hornet from Operation DESERT FOX, an F/A-18D Hornet from the Royal Malaysian Air Force, a Navy 'Black Aces' F/A-18F Super Hornet and an F/A-18A 'Top Gun' school Hornet. Text by Geoff Coughlin.

Contents

• Introduction
• Tools and Materials
• 'Gunslingers' F/A-18C Hornet, Operation Desert Fox 1999
• 'Sidewinders' F/A-18C Hornet
• F-18D Hornet, Royal Malaysian Air Force
• 'Black Aces' F/A-18F Super Hornet
• 'Top Gun' F/A-18A Hornet
• Special Modelling Ideas
• Further Reading, Media and Websites
• Kits Available
• Index
• Colour Reference Chart