1:48 F-16D Block 30 LööK

The real subject

The F-16D is the two-seat version of the light fighter aircraft F-16 Fighting Falcon. Against the single-seat form it has a lengthened cockpit with two seats one behind the other and a modified fuselage spine. The designation Block 30 belongs to one of the production series; the individual blocks differ from one another in equipment and in small details on the surface, and that is exactly why accessory sets tend to be tied to a particular block.

What the set contains

This is an accessory set of the LööK range in 1:48 scale for a model of the F-16D Block 30. The exact composition of the package and the kit the set is prepared for is given in the manufacturer's instructions; verify it before buying, so that the set matches what you are building. The set does not replace a model, it only adds to it.

Building and painting tips

The parts of accessory sets are not made of polystyrene, so cement for plastic kits has no effect on them. Super glue is used, and on larger surfaces a thicker variant with a longer time for positioning helps. Before gluing and before painting, wash the parts in lukewarm water with a drop of dish soap and let them dry out thoroughly, otherwise the paint holds badly.

• try the parts dry first and sand the contact surfaces as needed
• cut the excess material off with a sharp blade a little way from the part and sand the rest away carefully
• apply the paint in thin coats, so that the fine surface detail is not lost

Who it is for

For a modeler who is building the F-16D Block 30 in 1:48 scale and wants to add finished elements to the model instead of laboriously reworking the parts from the kit. The package contains an accessory set; a kit, paints and glue are not part of it, unless stated otherwise.