John McNamara Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I am looking to build a 1:48 scale CF 18 Hornet and finish it the 20 year anniversary scheme. I have found that Hasegawa and Kinetic both make examples. What I am also finding is difficulty obtaining either of these kits in the UK, so where do you guys buy from.? So, are either of these kits still available, and if both are, which do you guys think is the better one? Finally, are there any other optional manufacturers kits that I should consider? Thanks in Advance John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MT1 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Hannants, kingkit and g force models all have F-18 kits in stock. I've ordered from them all and had good service from each. I have a1/48 kinetic F18 in my stash, looks like a very detailed quality kit but as I've not started it yet cannot comment on build quality. G force models have a Hobby Boss F18 but it's US Navy, hannants have a couple of different Canadian Kinetic kits whilst Kingkit have some Kinetic and Hasegawa Canadian jets all in 1/48. Happy building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McNamara Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 Many Thanks MT1. I will look all these shops up. (TBH I have heardof Hannants!) When I googled these kits I drew a blank. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Kinetic is the more modern kit, including also weapons. Hasegawa usually extra expensive if new and from local shops... You probably want an aftermarket cockpit and nozzles as well on the Hase kit... Both won't be cheap. If that is your goal.go for a Monogram one, also released by Revell. Builds up nicely. Hobbyboss also did one, that I would rate 3rd place behind Kinetic and Hasegawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McNamara Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Thanks everyone, I have placed an order for a Kinetic CG188 kit. Thanks again for you advice. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I have the Kinetic CF-188 in the stash to do as a German based 1st Canadian Air Group jet. It looks like a truly excellent kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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