Preorder - Hobby Boss 85819 - 1:48 F/A-18F Super Hornet VFC-12

Pre-order product! Your order will be fulfilled once the model is released by the manufacturer. Estimated availability: end of December 2025. The delivery date is approximate and may change for reasons beyond our control.

1:48 scale plastic model kit of the F/A-18F Super Hornet VFC-12 "Fighting Omars"

This Hobby Boss kit represents the Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet, the twin-seat multirole fighter of the U.S. Navy, in the distinctive aggressor livery of VFC-12 "Fighting Omars". The model features finely molded surfaces, realistic cockpit details, and an extensive selection of weapons and external fuel tanks.

• Scale: 1:48
• Model length: approx. 38 cm
• Manufacturer: Hobby Boss
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or tools. Assembly and painting required.

Model features:

The kit includes a highly detailed twin-seat cockpit with ejection seats and instrument panels, precisely molded fuselage and wings, and a variety of optional weapons such as AIM-9 Sidewinder, AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles, and external fuel tanks. The decal sheet allows the modeler to reproduce the striking VFC-12 aggressor camouflage inspired by Russian fighter schemes.

Box contents:

• Detailed fuselage and wing parts with fine panel lines
• Accurate twin-seat cockpit with detailed interior
• Weapons: AIM-9, AIM-120, fuel tanks
• Landing gear and exhaust nozzles
• Decals for VFC-12 "Fighting Omars" markings
• Color assembly and painting guide

Recommended tools:

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sanding papers
• Brushes or airbrush
• Plastic cement
• Model paints

About the F/A-18F Super Hornet:

The Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet is a carrier-based twin-engine multirole fighter designed for the U.S. Navy. It is a larger and more capable development of the earlier F/A-18 Hornet, featuring improved engines, avionics, and range. The two-seat F variant performs both combat and training missions. Aircraft of the VFC-12 "Fighting Omars" squadron are used as adversary aircraft, providing realistic air combat training with distinctive camouflage schemes resembling foreign fighters.

Technical data of the real aircraft:

• Type: Multirole fighter
• Engines: 2 × General Electric F414-GE-400
• Length: 18.3 m
• Wingspan: 13.6 m
• Maximum speed: 1,915 km/h (Mach 1.8)
• Range: approx. 2,300 km
• Armament: 20 mm M61A2 Vulcan cannon, AIM-9, AIM-120, AGM-65, AGM-84, JDAM and Paveway bombs
• Crew: 2

About the manufacturer – Hobby Boss:

Hobby Boss is a well-known model kit manufacturer recognized for its high-quality molding, precise engineering, and attention to detail. The company offers a broad selection of aircraft, armored vehicles, and ship kits that appeal to both intermediate and advanced modelers seeking realistic and accurate reproductions.