1:48 F-16C Fighting Falcon Block 30/40/50/60 exhaust nozzle

Resin F-16C Fighting Falcon exhaust nozzle (1:48)

A resin detail set intended for a faithful rendering of the exhaust nozzle of a model of the American F-16C Fighting Falcon multirole fighter in 1:48 scale, covering the Block 30/40/50/60 standards. It is not an aircraft kit but an accessory that replaces the simplified nozzle from a plastic kit with crisply cast parts with rendered petals, interior structure and sintered surfaces. The nozzle is one of the exposed places on a model and a faithful replacement lifts the overall impression of the tail considerably.

The real subject

The General Dynamics (later Lockheed Martin) F-16 Fighting Falcon is one of the most widespread multirole fighters in the world. The single-seat F-16C standards differed between blocks in their engine among other things, and depending on whether General Electric or Pratt & Whitney engines were used, the shape and the division of the exhaust nozzle differ too, which is exactly what you see at the tail of the aircraft.

Assembly and usage tips

First wash the parts to remove mold release residue and only then glue and paint them. Cut off the casting blocks carefully with a saw and sand the cut surfaces. Bond the resin with super glue (cyanoacrylate): ordinary cement for plastic does not hold on resin. For a faithful look the nozzle is painted in metallic shades with transitions into burnt metal. Sand wet and protect your airways.

Who the set is for

• More experienced modelers building the F-16C in 1:48 scale.
• Builders who want a faithful tail and exhaust nozzle.
• Followers of modern American fighters.

This is a resin accessory, not a model or a stand-alone kit. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package.