The F/A-18A HORNET has over 9 years of development and flying
 to support its record of achievements, including 1st place 1989
TOPGUN, 1st place 1988 Scale Masters, Most Realistic Jet Flight
at the 1987 Tangerine, Best of Show at 1988 Santa Clara Model
 Exposition, and 1st place 1991 Nationals.
The FIRST model in modeling history to win both the prestigious
 Scale Masters and the challenging invitational TOPGUN.
The 1991 Nationals providing the statement, "THIS MODEL IS
TRULY A SHOW MAKER AT ANY AIRSHOW OR DURING ANY
 FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION".
DELUXE KIT FEATURES (F18100)

 

DELUXE KIT FEATURES (F18S100)
  • One Piece Fiberglass Fuselage with All Panel Lines, Grills, Avionics, and Gun Details
  • Interform Recess-Molded Fiberglass Access Hatches
  • Fiberglass Canopy Frame (pre-cut)
  • Fiberglass Vertical Fin Tips with Scale Detailing
  • Fiberglass Stabilator Tips
  • Fiberglass Missile Launchers
  • Fiberglass Splitter Plates, Cockpit Tub, and Seat Back
  • Fiberglass Inlet and Exhaust Ducts (Bifurcated)
  • All Formers and Bulkheads precut and sanded ready to install
  • Balsa Presheeted Foam Core Wings with Balsa LE installed
  • Balsa Presheeted Foam Core Stabilators and Vertical Fins
  • Heavy Duty Machined Aluminum Arm, Ball Bearings, and Titanium Rods for Stabilator Control
  • Vacuum Formed Clear Canopy
  • Pressure Sensitive Decal (Hornet #1)

 

Recommended Power Package: Two .82

and up Ducted Fan Engines with

two 5 1/4" Tractor Type Fan Units

 
 

Specs:
Length:......................98"
Wing Span:......................72"
Weight:.....................26-30 lbs.

 
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
RETRACTABLE SCALE LANDING GEAR FEATURES...............F18200
Precision Machined from the Highest Quality Bar Stock Aluminum
Strong Aluminum Frames
Wide Mounting Flanges
Functional Oleo Struts
Positive Lock-up and Lock-down
Powerful 13/16" Diameter Air Cylinder
Brass Support Bearings for Main Shaft
Brass Cylinder Pin Bearings for smooth low pressure operation
Completely Assembled, Cleared and Bead Blasted Ready for paint
Complete Pneumatic System Including Fill and Control Valve, Airline and, Air Tank
 

FIBERGLASS AIM-9M SPARROW MISSILES............PAIR F18121
FIBERGLASS AIM-9L SIDEWINDER MISSILES............PAIR F18122
FIBERGLASS MISSILE LAUNCHERS
............PAIR F18123
CUSTOM MACHINED ALUMINUM WHEELS AND TIRES
............F18221
CUSTOM AXLES AND PNEUMATIC BRAKES WITH AIR CONTROL VALVE
............F18222
UP3 DOOR AND STRUT SEQUENCING VALVE
............A1603
PNEUMATIC CYLINDERS FOR L.G. DOORS, AIR BRAKE, CANOPY, OFFSET
HINGES
............SEE ACCESSORIES

DECAL - HORNET #1............F18801
DECAL - BLUE ANGELS
............F18802
DECAL - VIGILANTES
............F18803

 

 

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