Homebee Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) In 2021 - Hobby Boss is to release a family of 1/48th Super Hornet. - ref. 85812 - Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet - released - http://www.hobbyboss.com/index.php?g=home&m=product&a=show&id=1607&l=en - ref. 85813 - Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet - released - http://www.hobbyboss.com/index.php?g=home&m=product&a=show&id=1625&l=en - ref. 85814 - Boeing EA-18G Growler - released Source: http://www.moxingfans.com/m/view.php?aid=7201&pageno=1 V.P. Edited September 30, 2021 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Hmmm... might stick with my Hasegawa's TBH. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky sparky Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 Lets see who starts moaning first........................ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUCIANO007 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 HobbyBoss + American Subject = Not a recipe for success 🤣🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 11 minutes ago, LUCIANO007 said: HobbyBoss + American Subject = Not a recipe for success 🤣🤣🤣 HobbyBoss 1/48th F/A-18C Hornet kit was up until the release from the Kinetic one considered as a good kit, definitely cheaper and far easier to assemble than the classic Hawegawa model. Don't underestimate the HobbyBoss designers. Wait and see. V.P. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUCIANO007 Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 4 hours ago, Homebee said: HobbyBoss 1/48th F/A-18C Hornet kit was up until the release from the Kinetic one considered as a good kit, definitely cheaper and far easier to assemble than the classic Hawegawa model. Don't underestimate the HobbyBoss designers. Wait and see. V.P. In most cases they are almost there but not entirely there! I mean, with their internal market that will buy anyway, you don't call them really motivated, I reckon... And most of the times expensive. This Ka-27 I will never have 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) Release expected late March 2021 in China - ref. 85812 - Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Source: http://www.hobbyboss.com/index.php?g=home&m=article&a=show&id=177&l=en V.P. Edited March 27, 2021 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masinissa Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Well HB is a little late to the party it seems. I bought the Meng F/A-18E from Lucky model already. It was fairly cheap too even including shipping! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I'm also banking on my Meng home insulation (as my kits have now become) ahead of the HB release. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) Released in China - ref. 85812 - Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Sources: http://www.hobbyboss.com/index.php?g=home&m=product&a=show&id=1607&l=en https://www.facebook.com/TrumpeterModel/posts/1842388542586397 V.P. Edited March 31, 2021 by Homebee 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.sin Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) On 1/30/2021 at 3:08 AM, Homebee said: Release expected late March 2021 in China - ref. 85812 - Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Source: http://www.hobbyboss.com/index.php?g=home&m=article&a=show&id=177&l=en V.P. I have a bad feeling they messed up the position of the canopy. That little bump at the end, doesn't seem to be there. I guess it won't be noticeable if you have the canopy open. Just remember, one shape affects another. Sorry to be the 1st Debbie downer. I am sure the panel lines will be very fine, and the fit will be wonderful. 520 pieces, well, I'm sure half of that is weapons. If the canopy is the worst thing about this kit, I think I can live with it. Edited March 30, 2021 by B.sin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Blue Angels decals, that is a nice idea!! http://www.hobbyboss.com/Uploads/202103/6062ed2ddc048.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESzczesniak Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I’d love to have a copy of those decals. I can live with my old Hasegawa kits from what I’ve seen of the new offerings so far. But I have one waiting, reserved for the first BA decals I can find. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.sin Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 It would be nice if they would show the plastic, instead of always playing the waiting game! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeart Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I am responsible for it's box art image!! I hope to be a good kit in general!! I want to see how it will be recieved!! http://www.hobbyboss.com/Uploads/202103/6062ed28959af.jpg 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.sin Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 6 minutes ago, planeart said: I am responsible for it's box art image!! I hope to be a good kit in general!! I want to see how it will be recieved!! http://www.hobbyboss.com/Uploads/202103/6062ed28959af.jpg Good box art! Have you seen the plastic? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeart Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 15 hours ago, B.sin said: Good box art! Have you seen the plastic? Hello there B.sin...sorry no...i live and work in Corfu-Greece so i am only responsible for the box art!! Thanks for the comment!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Sprues - ref. 85812 - Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet Source: http://www.hobbyboss.com/index.php?g=home&m=product&a=show&id=1607&l=en V.P. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) Looks OK so far. I see the refuelling pod is included , I'm not sure why the triple/multiple ejection racks are on the sprue unless the idea is to use the sprue in other kits. You can only do a Super Hornet with the "bard stack" vents unless there's going to be another release with a different fuselage top. Edited April 29, 2021 by Stephen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.sin Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Looking forward to a close inspection/review of the kit. So far, it looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Looks very interesting and I look forward to seeing some hi-res images so I can get my beady eye's down into the detail. Meh! points so far - Ejection seat, though I would wait on seeing it up close and wouldn't die in a ditch since the use of AM would fix this. Yey! points so far - ordinance, engines, wing fold options, radar and avionics, inclusion of new ECS pipes. Can't comment on shape to the degree that other's might be interested in but it looks Superbug shape enough to me. Now I just need detail detail detail... to help me decide whether to buy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticguy Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) I like the additions, AESA Radar, F414 engines, IFF pizza box separate from the nose... The fuselage breakdown seems weird, in particular the stabs region. Refuel pod isn't one of the good and most modern versions, but it's cool to got it. Edited April 29, 2021 by plasticguy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.sin Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Anyone have this kit yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 12 hours ago, B.sin said: Anyone have this kit yet? I have one on the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.sin Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) Stephen, perhaps you can give us your assessment of the kit when it arrives? Thank you! BTW, who has it in stock? Edited May 9, 2021 by B.sin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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