Academy’s F/A-18C Hornet comes in a huge box containing 18 sprues of medium-gray plastic parts and one clear sprue. The kit also includes metal landing gear struts, screws, rubber tires, and a screwdriver. Total number of parts: 827! Don’t be alarmed though; you’ll use barely half of them.

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