Eduard 48596 F/A-18D Exterior 1/48 (HOBBY BOSS) – Photo-Etched Parts

The Eduard 48596 F/A-18D Exterior 1/48 set is a high-quality kit of photo-etched parts designed for self-assembly and detailed finishing of the F/A-18D Hornet aircraft model in 1:48 scale from HOBBY BOSS. Offered by the renowned Czech manufacturer Eduard, this set allows modelers to precisely replicate the external details of the famous multi-role fighter.

Purpose and Scale

• Scale: 1:48
• Dedicated for the HOBBY BOSS F/A-18D plastic model
• Materials: thin photo-etched metal sheets
• Type: Model accessory set (photo-etched PE parts) for super-detailing

Historical Information

The F/A-18D Hornet is a fourth-generation multi-role fighter developed by the American company McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing). It is used primarily by the United States Navy (US Navy), United States Marine Corps (USMC), as well as allied nations such as Switzerland and Kuwait. The aircraft has been operated from the late 1980s to the present day – including in Operation Desert Storm and numerous NATO missions.

Set Contents

• Detailed photo-etched metal parts allowing you to super-detail the surface and external details of the airframe, such as flaps, slats, meshes, antennas, hatch covers, pylon and weapons details.
• Clear assembly instructions that make the installation process transparent and straightforward.
• The set does NOT include the HOBBY BOSS base model – this is an add-on designed to enhance realism.

Who is it recommended for?

The Eduard 48596 product is dedicated to intermediate and advanced modelers who want to take their F/A-18D model to a higher level of detail. The assembly difficulty level is estimated at 4/5 due to the need for precise work with small metal parts.

Why is it worth it?

Eduard photo-etched parts are renowned by modelers around the world for their top quality workmanship and historical accuracy. Set 48596 allows you to highlight tiny details that cannot be achieved straight out of the box – dedicated to military aviation enthusiasts and fans of precision modeling.