Eduard FE1260 F/A-18F HOBBY BOSS 1/48 – dedicated photo-etched set for the F/A-18F Super Hornet model

Eduard FE1260 is a high-quality photo-etched set created especially for the F/A-18F Super Hornet model in 1/48 scale by HOBBY BOSS. This precisely crafted set is intended for modelers striving for maximum detail and authenticity when building a model of the modern multirole fighter jet of the United States Navy (US Navy).

Dedicated model and compatibility

FE1260 has been designed as a supplement to the plastic F/A-18F model, ensuring all parts fit perfectly to the shape and dimensions of the HOBBY BOSS 1/48 scale kit. The model represents the two-seat version of the F/A-18F Super Hornet, the famous American fighter produced by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing), which entered service in the late 1990s and is still in use today.

Historical information and use

The F/A-18F Super Hornet is an improved version of the F/A-18 Hornet, widely used by the US Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force as an air superiority fighter and strike aircraft. The Super Hornet has participated in numerous military operations, including conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria, and is one of the most modern combat aircraft of the contemporary era.

Set contents and materials

• The FE1260 set is made of high-quality photo-etched metal sheets, precisely engraved and colored
• Contains numerous cockpit details: seat belts, instrument panels, safety harnesses, small levers and control panels
• Designed for easy assembly on the HOBBY BOSS plastic model
• Parts are pre-colored – no further painting required
• No resin or other metal elements except the photo-etched parts

Product category

Scale modeling accessories – photo-etched set for 1/48 scale plastic model.

Recommendation and assembly difficulty

The Eduard FE1260 set is dedicated to both intermediate and advanced modelers who want to take their F/A-18F model to a higher level of accuracy and realism. It greatly enhances the display qualities of the finished model and allows the recreation of details often omitted in the base kit.

• Difficulty level: 3/5
• Recommended for modelers with experience working with photo-etched parts