Trumpeter Plastic Model Kit
De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 (1/48) 02895
Trumpeter’s 1/48 scale De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 kit represents the navalised night-fighter version of one of the fastest twin-engine aircraft ever built. Based on the land-based Hornet, the NF.21 was adapted for Royal Navy service with arrestor gear, folding wings and radar equipment. Designed for carrier operations, it offered exceptional performance in both speed and range.
This detailed kit includes over 100 parts and features the option to build the wings in either extended or folded position. Markings are included for two Royal Navy aircraft: VW967 and VZ672. With its twin Merlin engine nacelles, sleek design and naval-specific features, the Sea Hornet NF.21 makes for a striking and unusual subject in 1/48 scale.
- 1/48 scale plastic model kit of the Sea Hornet NF.21 night fighter
- Optional wing configuration: extended or folded
- Includes more than 100 parts
- Markings for Royal Navy aircraft VW967 and VZ672
- Model dimensions: Length 242.5mm, Wingspan 285.8mm
This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
Suggested Paint Colours
| Paint Brand | Code | Colour Name |
|---|---|---|
| Tamiya | XF-24 | Dark Grey |
| Tamiya | XF-21 | Sky |
| Mr Hobby | C363 | RAF Medium Sea Grey |
| Mr Hobby | C368 | Sky Type S |
| Vallejo | 70.870 | Medium Sea Grey |
| Vallejo | 71.302 | Sky Type S |
Paints are shown for reference only; they may not be recommended in the manufacturer’s instructions and are to be used only as a guide. It is recommended that you conduct your own research to find the finish you want.
History
The De Havilland Sea Hornet NF.21 was a naval night fighter derived from the land-based Hornet, itself a high-performance twin-engine aircraft developed at the end of the Second World War. Entering Royal Navy service in the late 1940s, the NF.21 featured folding wings, radar, and reinforced structures for carrier use. It was one of the fastest piston-powered naval aircraft of its era, capable of intercepting Soviet bombers and performing night operations with efficiency and speed.
Though its service life was relatively short, the Sea Hornet demonstrated the remarkable potential of late-war piston-engine design before being overtaken by jet-powered aircraft. This model commemorates a unique chapter in Fleet Air Arm history and showcases an aircraft that balanced elegance, firepower and technological innovation.
