1:48 F-16C Fighting Falcon Pitot tubes

F-16C Fighting Falcon pitot tubes 1:48 (Quickboost)

This resin set from the Quickboost brand of the Czech maker Aires brings faithfully cast pitot tubes and probes for a model of the American F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter in 1:48 scale. It is not an airplane model, but a small detail accessory for more experienced modelers that replaces the thicker, easily broken plastic parts with a crisp, slender casting. The thin probes on the nose and fuselage thus get a realistic shape and thickness.

The real subject

The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is an American single-engine fourth-generation multirole fighter and one of the most widespread combat aircraft of its era. The F-16C version is the improved single-seat variant with updated avionics, in service with a number of air forces around the world.

Tips for working with resin

First wash the castings in lukewarm soapy water so that the mold release residue is removed. Cut the casting blocks off with a saw and sand the cut surfaces with respiratory protection. Glue the parts with cyanoacrylate glue, not with cement for plastic. Try the fit dry before painting, as resin may need a little cleaning up.

Who the set is for

• More experienced modelers who want to raise the fidelity of a model
• Builders for whom the part from the plastic kit is not enough
• Anyone interested in working with resin and fine castings
• Collectors building models for competitions and display cases

The set is supplied as a resin part, unassembled and unpainted. It is not an airplane model, but an accessory to a plastic kit. Glue, paints and the base kit are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.