This is my 1/48 Revell F-18C
Hornet. This model was made OOB, kit decals were not used as they
cracked, spare F-18 decals were used. As its unusual designation indicates
the F/A -18 Hornet is equally capable of performing both the air-to-air fighter
and air-to-ground attack missions. This multi-role combat aircraft is now one of
the most important weapon system in America's arsenal of defence.
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Originally developed
from YF-17 , the F/A-18A single-seat version and the F/A-18B two-seat variant
became th e first
Hornets to reach operational service. F/A-18D also a two-seater is
in service with the Marines and is the F/A-18C has now equips most of the front
line fighter/attack squadrons in both Navy & Marines. This
version has been produced in greater number than any other Hornet variant.
The versatility of the F/A-18C
was demonstrated on January 17,1991, during the opening hours of Operation
Desert Storm. As two Hornets prepared to attack Iraqi airfield with
Mk 84, 2,000-pound bombs, they were attacked by two Iraqi MiG-21 Fishbeds.
One MiG was destroyed by AIM-9 Sidewinder & the other by AIM-7 Sparrow
missile, thus retaining their Bombs for the airfield after destroying the two
Fishbeds.
Testor paints were used ,top-side was painted Dark Ghost Grey FS 36320
& the bottom Light Ghost Grey FS 36375,hope you like my model.
Kairasp
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