Here are a couple of very nice schemes for the F-18 Hornet. There are plenty of kits out there for the F-18 in 1/48 scale including nice ones by Hasegawa and Monogram. Others are by Italeri/AMT/ESCI which are somewhat lacking in detail, but useable. The decals are scaled for the Hasegawa kit.

First up is what appears to be a 'glop' scheme of random greys over the standard scheme carried by this VFA-86 F-18C. Definitely something a bit on the different side.

The other is the squadron commander's plane from VMFA-134 with very nice red markings. The fin tip and stab tip are red on this one. Though listed as an F-18C, judging by its serial number, this is actually an F-18A and probably one brought up to F-18A+ standards if it has the large upper fuselage antenna.

Insignia and common data markings for both options are included along with lerex walkways for the Marine bird. 

December 2005

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