Hobby Boss 80363 1/48 Yak-38U Forger B Historical VTOL Model Kit  [HB-80363]

Hobby Boss 1/48 Yak-38U Forger B - Scale Study of a Soviet Carrier VTOL

The Hobby Boss 1/48 Yak-38U Forger B kit presents a concise scale model of the Soviet navys VTOL strike fighter, with attention to surface detail and cockpit fidelity. It is designed for modellers who want a compact but accurate representation of Cold War naval aviation.

Construction Guidance and Finished Look

The kit includes finely defined components that benefit from careful preparation and staged assembly. With accurate painting and decal work the finished model serves well in a collection or as an educational display piece.

Historical Context and Realism

The Yak-38U was the first operational carrier-based VTOL strike fighter fielded by the Soviet Navy, and the model aims to reflect that operational role through correct external forms and cockpit details.