1/48 Cold War US F-18 Hornet
Ships as unpainted, unassembled grey resin — photos show painted examples for reference.
unassembled kit
1/48 Cold War US F-18 Hornet, Resin Model Aircraft Kit, Unassembled and Unpainted
1/48 scale unpainted grey-resin F-18 Hornet engine and fuselage components model kit.
- Scale: 1/48
- Era: Cold War
- Material: Unpainted grey resin — assembly & painting required
Real builds from buyers
Photos taken by buyers of this kit.
Buyer reviews
3.7 / 5· 3 buyer reviews
Verified buyer reviews for this kit from the manufacturer’s marketplace — not CastForge purchases.
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★★★★★ES31 Oct 2025
All good. Although it will be necessary to apply putty and file.
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★★★★☆PL13 Nov 2025
The engine compartment and the engine itself are very well made. The engine covers are of very poor quality on the exterior surfaces - will need to be filled and sanded.
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★★☆☆☆ES10 Jul 2026
Loose parts inside the box with the rest of the order... not even a bag.
About this kit
1/48 scale unpainted grey-resin F-18 Hornet engine and fuselage components model kit.
- Scale: 1/48
- Era: Cold War
- Material: Unpainted grey resin — assembly & painting required
Painting & assembly
This kit arrives unassembled and unpainted, giving you complete creative freedom. We recommend using cyanoacrylate (super glue) for resin assembly. Clean parts with warm soapy water before priming. Use a quality resin primer before painting with acrylics or enamels. Pin larger joints for a stronger bond.
What's included
- 1 unassembled grey-resin aircraft (1/48 scale)
- Multi-part resin components
All kits ship as unassembled, unpainted grey resin. Super glue and hobby paints required (not included).
| Scale | 1/48 |
| Approx. height | 38mm |
| Material | High-quality resin |
| Assembly required | Yes — unassembled kit |
| Painted | No — unpainted |
| Recommended for | Experienced modellers, collectors 14+ |
Delivery
Free tracked shipping on every order — no minimum spend. Kits ship directly from our manufacturing partner. Most US orders arrive in 8–15 business days; a small number ship from further afield and can take up to 30.
| United States | 8–15 business days |
| Europe | 10–20 business days |
| Rest of World | Varies by destination |
Standard shipping is free on every order. Express delivery is $15 at checkout. International shipping is calculated at checkout. You will receive a tracking number by email once the kit is dispatched.
Returns
Free returns for 30 days from delivery, for any reason. We cover return postage. Kits should be unassembled and unpainted where possible — full terms in our returns policy.
If something is wrong
Kits are packed and shipped by the manufacturer. If yours arrives damaged or does not match the listing, email us a photo within 7 days of delivery and we will come back to you with next steps.