Academy 12535 F/A-18F Super Hornet VFA-103 ‘Jolly Rogers’ 1/72 Scale Model Kit

Description

The Academy Plastic Model Company has been producing kits since 1969. The company is famous for its endless research and development and the excellent model kits that result from the effort. Academy has been awarded ‘Model of the Year’ at the Nuremberg International Toy Show many times and the quality of their model kits meets or exceeds that of any other current manufacturer. Item is brand new and in its original factory packaging. Listing images are stock pictures provided by the manufacturer or the distributor. This F/A-18F supersonic jet interceptor is a tandem two-seater with twin engines. VFA-103 supported Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and operations off the Somali coast. The model can be built in the parked or in-flight configuration. Various air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons are included. The kit features excellent detailing with choice of stickers or decals. Kit features: new tooling / Multi-Colored Parts (MCP), no painting needed; current version of USN carrier based-aircraft; external fuel tank; weaponry includes AIM-9X, AIM-120C, GBU-38 and targeting pod; snap-type, assembles without glue; accurately detailed panel lines & rivets; choice of sticker or decal.