Hobby Boss 85812 F/A-18E Super Hornet 1/48

Hobby Boss 85812 F/A-18E Super Hornet 1/48 is an extremely detailed plastic model kit designed for demanding aircraft modelers. The model is made in the popular 1/48 scale, providing an excellent balance between detail and size – the finished model reaches a length of 380.4 mm and a wingspan of 272.5 mm.

Historical and Technical Information

The aircraft represented by the model, the F/A-18E Super Hornet, is an advanced multirole fighter, developed as an evolution of the legendary Hornet series. This aircraft was designed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) and mainly serves with the United States Navy. It first took to the skies in 1995 and entered service in 1999, replacing the iconic carrier-based fighter – the F-14 Tomcat. The F/A-18E has been used from the end of the Cold War up to modern times in various global operations, including over Iraq and Afghanistan.

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of use: USA
• Service period: since 1999 (modern times)
• Model with over 520 plastic parts; material: high-quality plastic
• 12 sprues and fuselage
• Detailed cockpit with photo-etched seatbelts and harnesses
• Accurately reproduced wheel wells and surface detailing
• Clear, transparent canopy
• No resin or metal parts
• Model requires glue and paints (not included)

Category and Recommendations

This product belongs to the plastic scale model kits category – aircraft in 1:48 scale. Thanks to the rich factory detailing and photo-etched additions, the model is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers, who will appreciate its potential for realistic finish and customization. An excellent choice for both military aviation enthusiasts and collectors of modern carrier-based aircraft.

Build difficulty: 4/5 – requires experience and precision in assembly and painting.