1:48 F-16D Block 50

The real subject

The F-16 is among the most widespread single-engine Western combat aircraft and serves in dozens of countries. The F-16D version is a two-seater: the second seat behind the pilot is used in training and wherever the work on board is shared between two men. The Block 50 designation refers to one of the production batches, which differ from one another in equipment and in details on the airframe.

What the set contains

Photo-etched parts for the F-16D Block 50 model in 1:48 scale. Photo-etch has one great advantage over plastic: it is thin, so elements that in reality have the thickness of sheet metal or wire look markedly finer once glued on than their plastic counterparts. Which parts of the model the set covers and which kit it is prepared for are given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Building and painting tips

Separate the parts with a sharp blade on a hard surface rather than by twisting, so that they do not bend. Dress the remnant left after separation with a fine file. Make the bends over a sharp edge or in a photo-etch bending tool, so that the edges come out straight and crisp. They are bonded with cyanoacrylate glue applied in a small amount, best of all with the tip of a toothpick. Degrease the parts before painting and use a primer suitable for metal, otherwise the paint will not hold on the smooth surface.

• 1:48 scale
• photo-etched parts for the two-seat F-16D Block 50
• thin elements replace the coarser plastic parts of the kit
• bonded with cyanoacrylate glue, bent over a sharp edge
• placement of the parts as shown in the manufacturer's instructions

Terms of supply

The aircraft kit, paints and glue are not included in the delivery, unless stated otherwise.