Special schemes are always popular with model builders, so this one should find a lot of favor. It is designed for the Academy F-18C and the instructions tell you what is needed to alter that kit back to the F-18A+ variant. It is basically removing one of the fin-mounted RWR antennas and filling the holes for the two small antennas just aft of the canopy with a few other things. I'd be willing to bet that there are some instrument panel differences as well, but most of us wouldn't be able to tell so it is a non-issue.

This VMFA-115 aircraft was painted up as a fourth of July special while operating from the USS Harry S Truman and is painted in the standard tactical paint scheme colors of FS 36320 over FS 36375. Masks for the false canopy are supplied on the sheet as well. Should make into a most colorful aircraft model.

February 2006

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