Building the Top Gun: MAVERICK F-18 in LEGO! (Minifigure Scale)

[@nolankahler6705]

Just some extra info in case you were curious; The fuel tanks on the F/A-18 are super necessary as the -18 family is known for their shorter range, especially for a carrier based platform. The missiles on the wingtips represent AIM-9X Sidewinders. The X differs from other Sidewinder variants because it can be slaved to the JHMCS mod to a pilots helmet which allows the missile to be fired at extreme angles by sight. This particular F/A-18E represents one from VFA-143 Pukin’ Dogs, one of the few former F-14 Tomcat squadrons to transition to the E variant rather than the F of the F/A-18. While commonly called a ‘fighter jet’ the F/A-18’s primary mission is air to ground, however, the early retirement of the F-14D and cancelation of the NATF have forced it into an air interdiction role different from what was intended. In the original TOPGUN, the enemy MiG-28s are portrayed by Northrop F-5E and F-5F Tiger IIs. What’s interesting about this is that the YF-17, a competitor to the YF-16 in USAF’s LWF competition, was a design evolution of the F-5. When the Navy was looking for a Lightweight Fighter of it’s own to compliment the most complex F-14 Tomcat, they selected the YF-17 which became the original F/A-18 Hornet and now the F/A-18 Super Hornet. The F/A-18 family has a few major variations: F/A-18A Hornet F/A-18B Hornet F/A-18C Hornet F/A-18D Hornet F/A-18E Super Hornet F/A-18F Super Hornet EA-18G Growler. The F/A-18 Super Hornet is nicknamed the ‘Rhino’. This nickname was necessary to distinguish itself from the earlier F/A-18 Hornets when operating around, and landing on an aircraft carrier as the types are different enough to necessitate different settings for landing and taking off. The F/A-18 family has been continuously produced by Northrop, Northrop Grumman, McDonnell Douglas and Boeing since 1974. The newest variant of the F/A-18, the F/A-18E and F block III will include new instrumentation in the cockpit, better integration with newer weapon systems and JHMCS, compatibility with conformal fuel tanks which mount to the surface of the airplane instead of on pylons, engine upgrades that increase thrust and reduce fuel burn, a better electronic warfare suite and better integration with new and current types of aircraft in use by the US and allies. The F/A-18E and F Super Hornet and the EA-18G Growler were built with features that reduce the radar visibility of the airplane thereby granting it a Walmart-esq stealth capability. The most obvious instance of this you can see on the LEGO version are the square intakes with an altered shape.

[@An_Owl_named_VIPER]

Thank you for this

[@jasonpowers6256]

Sounds like you may be a fellow Hornet handler! Semper Fi!

[@nolankahler6705]

@@jasonpowers6256 unfortunately not! Just an amateur SME 😂

[@Wowee123-z3s]

Being a huge fan of Top Gun and planes myself, this has got to be one of my favourite videos of yours!

[@SHYTIMEismyTIME]

It's SOOO GOOOD! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheCoolFactor]

Hello, fellow military aviation nerd! When you have the chance, definitely come down to San Diego. The skies & the waters are filled with the coolest stuff around here!

[@MuhammadIhsanHaslanBpghs]

Dude my suggestion on how to determine if the model is accurate is to google the aircarft length and stack a bunch of minifigs on top of each other since a minifig is abt 2m irl and measure them agaisnt the model length. It works alot of times when I'm building custom models

[@cyclonebricks9834]

My dad being an f18 fighter pilot and me being a Lego fanatic I really enjoy this build and the video!

[@CrispyTM]

This is so cool!! I’ve always been trying to make a realistic fighter jet out of legos but I never have the right pieces, this build brings a lot of inspiration so thanks for the vid! Btw topgun maverick was so damn good, brought back so much nostalgia from the first film

[@Mac_Windowsill]

That looks so good! Absolutely loved the movie!

[@alejandroespindola2900]

Omg, it's so cool

[@SW_Bricks]

That is so sick! I love top gun, really tempted to build one of these!

[@AlexXHitchcock]

The marking are for the World Famus Pukin' Dogs of VFA-143. Best squadron in the Navy. I was with them from 2018-2023. I know what i need to build next now.

[@janetlutter9925]

I loved it want to see it again

[@SO-ym3zs]

FYI, Cobi makes a licensed Maverick F/A-18E set, as well as an F-14 for the original movie.

[@Plumber64]

My guy you gotta make that a Lego set

[@jasonaquino8232]

WOW that is so awesome!

[@TccStudios501]

Favourites film in a long time!!

[@stevenwheaton874]

The movie was awesome, I loved it.

[@PBH75]

How much for the legos and build instructions!

[@justplainolme01]

The fuel tanks on the aircraft are called "Drop Tanks"

[@MaxmerRomansUnashamed]

Matt's Building Matt is Back! ;) :)

[@HollyOnFilm]

Okay but now you need to get the whole fleet

[@eysmahn]

Brickdesigners has a Top Gun: Maverick sticker pack forthcoming to replicate Maverick’s grey/black/teal livery.

[@cole8813]

Great movie awesome model

[@NewEnglandIV]

“I feel the need… the need for speed!”

[@AWOLbriks47]

Brickmania has instructions and parts lists for all kind of military planes and equipment.

[@Bean-tm2ce]

My friend and I are going to build a Lego Air Force base, how much were the parts for the jet?

[@TheBrickWiz]

I have discounts from stores/friends who own stores, so my price might be a little skewed. I'd expect $350-$400 after shipping and taxes.

[@GageisGreat12]

Dude. You’ve got to build the F-14 Tomcat from the first movie

[@JohnRollercoasterJr]

Awesome 🔥

[@brickleyyard4966]

Hi is there a biuld guide for this I whant one lol

[@lsucody3687]

Please build a lego book how to build. Would you consider making another and selling it?

[@andrewdubber8617]

Matt.... Loved how you held it by the stand with your cut finger !! You reminded me of Goose when he was explaining how Mav was keeping up foreign relations !! 🖕;) Great review...Model looks amazing

[@Iskrem8]

Can you give me A list of the parts?

[@TonyHardy1999]

Great video, I really appreciate the hustle keep up the great content.

[@gamigams]

We're can I get this?

[@bimbirobotics1050]

Hey mate, where would I buy this set and minifigure? Cheers

[@erasmosoto6552]

i’m so late where do i buy the introduction lol

[@MuratGezer-wv6pg]

Can you send link i want to buy this its wonderful and I'll follow you thanks

[@joshuascholl5280]

Where did you find it?

[@kathiniemann2313]

Can u tell me, where did you buy this set?

[@tav28plays]

Have you got a tutorial? I wanna build one for my dad?

[@mattlenkyov5542]

Where can i buy the F/A-18 Lego look like the video ?

[@MrDeanguy]

What is the link for this f/a 18 E ?

[@andrewmclucas1941]

I've Seen Top Gun But Not Top Gun Maverick

[@karos7371]

Where you can buy it?

[@karos7371]

Is there a way that you could buy it?

[@yoooo7979]

are they real legos though?

[@dElChapuliun]

wait but did you build it yourself or buy it?

[@jesus6816]

could you build the f-14?

[@noaho0862]

Where did you buy the fig from?

[@andrepoupada7029]

The Minifig Co

[@TidyBiscuit3568]

It's cool but also it's not minifig scale because the normal F-18 has two cockpits for a co-pilot and main-pilot but it's so close

[@dennisa5881]

😘 PЯӨMӨƧM

[@JB-rf2zd]

the two most is women and money bro

[@brickveteran]

Brickdesigners is planning to release some stuff for Maverick's Top Gun 2 livery but the character Fanboy is from Pukin' Dogs so there's already a theoretical connection here. The jet is scaled at 1/35

[@MuratGezer-wv6pg]

Can you send link i want to buy this its wonderful and I'll follow you thanks

[@Charliedontsurf-v5o]

I’ve seen F/A-18 super hornets (E/F variants) in person and yes they are huge. I’ve seen them most years at EAA airventure Oshkosh Wisconsin in late July it is the largest air show in the world with aircraft of all types

[@KaleChandler]

where can I find this music?

[@ninadaester1688]

Where can i buy it?

[@Haaland970]

Can you please do a parts list and a building tutorial I really want to build this

[@RobertDensmore]

Omg I've seen Top Gun Maverick so many times

[@Thesailor42]

There’s 4 different types of f18s f18 a, f18 b, f18 c and f18 d models

[@MuratGezer-wv6pg]

Can you send link i want to buy this its wonderful and I'll follow you thanks

[@appoworldofwarships6919]

I loved the 2 movies. Build f14 next time

[@SaranWrapp]

How much did it cost?

[@Plotsta]

i made a minifig scale tomcat f14

[@yakotako717]

bruh, just buy cobi set

[@jameslipsey1008]

WHERE DO I BUY THISSSS!!!!

[@benjaminmazza5450]

Where do I buy this?

[@zechariahgriffin5911]

How does this affect Lebrons legacy ?

[@TheBrickWiz]

That's the real question here.

[@meister_chef4520]

Whaaaaayy sick, funny cus i a build a two seater f18 myself not so long ago ( darthdesigners design )

[@MaxmerRomansUnashamed]

AWESOME TOP GUN: MAVERICK F-18 in MINIFIGURE SCALE, Matt TheBrickWiz! ;) :)

[@TheNo1predator]

Wow

[@mr.fighterbomber3345]

This kind of reminds me of a brickmania kit, but substantially better quality

[@rafibarker5064]

I watched top gun on Sunday then a few hours later saw maverick both were soooo good. Great vid btw 😊👍

[@TomseN8]

Man I was just starting building it myself and now you posted this video. Perfect timing, thank you

[@Onbeatman]

Wish I had this for my trailer!

[@owencooktech]

Wow. Safe to say yours is way cooler. Best movie ever.

[@perfectkidz5674]

Where are the landing gear though? It looks great otherwise.

[@justiniannastasa]

From where could we buy the model to build it ourselves?

[@dylanwalker7641]

it was an absolutely amazing film, and the new one really lived up to the name

[@Hess_bricks]

Samee here I walked out of the movie theater thinking ok I need an f 18 now

[@adisonsichampanakhone1070]

Are there instructions online?

[@jayceeflip2728]

I have lego F-18 very cool

[@BrickScape]

Love this i wish lego would just make jets like this

[@joevictor53]

Cobi's Top Gun sets look amazing

[@battalionbricks]

Absolutely beautiful

[@battalionbricks]

Do some more military vids plz I really enjoyed this