Modelling the F/A-18 Hornet

Geoff Coughlin is a highly regarded aviation modelling author: for Osprey's Masterclass series he has written 'Luftwaffe Fighter Modelling', and he has co-written 'Modelling the F-4 Phantom II' for the Osprey Modelling series. He has also written 'How to Build the Tamiya Fairey Swordfish' for ADH Publishing, the publishers of 'Tamiya Model Magazine International'. Geoff has a particular interest in 'heavy metal' aircraft, and the finishing and superdetailing skills he demonstrates when modelling such subjects are renowned. Geoff lives in Hertfordshire, UK.

Introduction; Tools and materials; F/A-18C Hornet, Operation Desert Fox 1999 (Hasegawa, 1/8); F/A-18C Hornet VFA-86, 1996 (Academy, 1/32); F-18D 'Night Hornet' two-seater (Hasegawa, 1/48); F/A-18F 'Super Bugs' Hornet, VFA-41 (Italeri, 1/48); F/A-18C Hornet (Academy, 1/32); Special modelling ideas; Further reading, media and websites; Museums and collections; Kits available; Index