1:48 F-16 Fighting Falcon (F100-PW-220) open exhaust nozzle for Tamiya kit

Open F-16 Exhaust Nozzle, F100-PW-220 Engine (1:48, Reskit)

A detailed 3D-printed resin exhaust nozzle set, not an aircraft model. The set replaces the exhaust nozzle of the General Dynamics / Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter in 1:48 scale. It is the open nozzle of the Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 engine, that is with the petals fully spread as the nozzle looks on a parked aircraft. Watch out for two distinctions: the version for the F100-PW engine differs from the nozzle of the General Electric F110-GE engine, and the open nozzle is different from the closed one. 3D printing captures the fine petals far more faithfully than plastic. It is made by the Ukrainian company Reskit.

Use and fitting

• Wash the parts in lukewarm soapy water to remove any uncured print resin residue.
• Cut the print supports away with a sharp scalpel or a fine saw; do not snap them off.
• Sand the surfaces after cutting, always with respiratory protection, ideally wet.
• Glue with super glue (cyanoacrylate); polystyrene cement does not hold on resin.
• Dry-fit the nozzle into the rear fuselage and adjust the seating before gluing.

Painting tips

Apply a primer, then the metal shades (burnt metal, titanium, steel). Distinguish the inner and outer petals and pick out the edges with a dry brush or with graphite; soot and heat staining come from a thin wash and filters.

Who the set is for

For modelers who are building an F-16 with the F100-PW-220 engine in 1:48 scale and want a faithful open nozzle. Working with 3D-printed resin calls for some experience.

The accessory is supplied unassembled and unpainted. The base kit, paints and glue are not included in the package. Use a respirator and ventilate the area when sanding resin.