Bob LaBouy

I started my modeling adventure in 1951 with an Allen kit. As a ‘Navy Brat’ our family was constantly on the move and I rarely had an opportunity experience modeling as we can today. I was a co-chairman for three national conventions in Seattle. I the opportunity to serve as a Society officer for twelve years, as Treasurer, Historian and President. I live with my wife Helen and our cat Mini in Redmond, Washington. My other interests include my 72 years in Scouting, film and digital photography and Apple computers.

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F/A-18C

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Company: Eduard

This kit was a ‘Limited Edition’ kit, released at the 2025 IPMS/USA National Convention in Hampton Roads, Virginia. It was quickly sold out on both Eduard ‘s online store and at the 2025 Convention. The instruction booklet contains 23 pages, including some color guides for the weapons, masks and overall aircraft decal markings.

I was initially impressed with several aspects of this Eduard repackaging of the Kinetic F/A-18C, including the surface details (including recessed panel engraving), the placement of panels along the surfaces, the wing fold details, the beautiful box art, and especially the kit decals. As I began to dry fit the various subsections, the novelty wore off. From what I expected to be a beautiful kit, I quickly realized I had purchased a total… more