Yup. . at this point in the Bug's career it was a TF-18A and not an F/A-18B.

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Hasegawa 1/72 model, Resin seats, tailerons removed and re-positioned, weapons from various Hasegawa sets, Walleyes had the noses drilled out and glazed with clear epoxy. Data-link pod from two Sea Eagle noses. Paint by Humbrol, weathering with oil paint, enamel spray and pastel. Built in January/February of this year.