Trumpeter 02895 De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 – Plastic Model Kit in 1:48 Scale

Trumpeter 02895 De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 is an impressive and highly detailed plastic model kit in the popular 1:48 scale. It is designed for building a faithful replica of the British carrier-based night fighter, which was among the most advanced post-war aircraft designs. The kit does not include glue or paints, making it ideal for modelers who wish to choose their own finishing components.

Historical Information and Use

The De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 was a development of the extremely successful DH.103 Hornet fighter, utilizing wooden construction technology known from the legendary Mosquito. This model was dedicated to the Royal Navy and adapted for operations from aircraft carrier decks. The NF.21 variant was a night interceptor fighter, serving primarily in the late 1940s and early 1950s—during the Cold War period. It took part in Royal Navy operations in conflicts in the Far East, including actions over Malaysia.

• Scale: 1:48
• User country: United Kingdom (Royal Navy)
• Service period: Post-war era, Cold War
• Main role: Carrier-based night fighter

Product Features

• Material: High-quality plastic
• Number of parts: Over 100
• Model dimensions: Length 242.5 mm, wingspan 285.8 mm
• Number of sprues: 7
• Details: Fuselage and wings with finely engraved panel lines
• Additional elements: The model does not include metal, photo-etched, or resin parts, focusing on perfectly rendered details in plastic

Category and Intended Use

This is a plastic model kit, particularly recommended for intermediate and advanced aircraft modelers. It serves as an excellent base both for building a collector's model of a Royal Navy aircraft and for practicing modeling techniques related to surface finishing and cockpit detailing.

Build difficulty level: 3/5

The Trumpeter 02895 De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 model, thanks to its high level of detail and number of parts, is suitable both for British aviation enthusiasts and for collectors of post-war carrier-based fighter models. Its realism and level of detail make it an excellent choice for any aviation enthusiast’s shelf.