Flying Leathernecks Latest Releases

Flying Leathernecks has released six new 1:48 scale sets for the F/A-18 Hornet and other modern combat aircraft

FL48-8077 LAU-33 5.00 Rocket Pod with Mk-32 Mod 0 AT/AP Warheads

Designed by Petr Haupt, this set includes two (2) LAU-33 Pods, four (4) Mk-71 Rocket Motors, four (4) Mk32 Mod 0 anti-tank / anti-personnel warheads with Mk188 Impact Fuzes and four (4) Mk32 Mod 0 warheads with Mk93 proximity fuzes

FL48-8129 AN/ALQ-231(V)1 Intrepid Tiger II EW Pod

Designed by Richard VanZandt, this set includes one (1) pod, comprised of three parts. Main body, alignment plug, and the tail section. Assembly required after minimal cleanup of parts.

FL48-8130 AN/APX-111 IFF Antenna

This set includes four (4) sets of antenna typically found on F/A-18A+/A++/C/D Hornets. Includes a vinyl template to aid in proper alignment. Can be used on any 1/48 F/A-18 Hornet kit.

FL48-8131 'Shark Fin' UHF/VHF Antenna for F/A-18, others

This set includes twelve (12) of the larger, swept back antenna typically found on the F/A-18 Hornet. Antenna is also used on other aircraft, so check your references. Can be used on any kit

FL48-8161 F/A-18A-D Trailing Edge Flaps - Full Down for Hasegawa

Designed by Richard VanZandt, this set includes two (2) inboard trailing edge flaps for the Hasegawa Legacy F/A-18 Hornet. 

TEF are in one piece, with only a minimal amount of cleanup needed to remove print support marks. The only modification to the kit needed is to slightly enlarge the mounting holes for the actuator locating pins.

FL48-8170 Paveway IV Laser Guided Bombs

Designed by Jarrad Bradley, this set includes four (4) Paveway IV warheads with guidance sections, four (4) Tail Sections, eight (8) seeker heads (four with covers), and sixteen (16) fins. Used on the UK Harrier II, Tornado, Typhoon, and F-35

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