1:48 2 In 1 Camo Paint Masks (With Israeli Stars Stencils) For F-16I Sufa And F-16D Barkeet

The real subject

The F-16 is among the most widespread fighter aircraft in the world and serves in the Israeli Air Force in several versions. The two-seat F-16I Sufa is derived from the late F-16D variant and is recognizable by the substantial dorsal spine behind the cockpit and the conformal tanks that hug the fuselage. The machines carry a multicolored desert camouflage with soft transitions between the fields, which is difficult to create freehand on a model.

What the set contains

The package is arranged as a double one and covers both versions named in the title. It holds cut masks for the camouflage fields in 1:48 scale together with stencils for the national insignia in the form of a six-pointed star. The insignia therefore does not have to be handled with a decal and the paint stays uniform with the whole finish in shade and sheen.

Building and painting tips

Spray the base shade first and let it cure. Degrease the surface, stick the masks down and press the edge down everywhere. Apply the next paint in thin coats so that the edge does not bleed, and take the mask off shortly after it has dried. With the national insignia stencils, make sure the part sits square to the panel and spray perpendicular to the surface, otherwise the edge blurs. Try the placement dry first so that the star sits symmetrically against the panel lines.

Who it is for

The set is for builders of Israeli equipment and for anyone who wants the camouflage and the insignia sprayed rather than stuck on. The contents are the masks only; a model, paints and glue are not part of them, unless stated otherwise.