1:48 F-16I Sufa - Airbrakes (for GWH Kits / 3D-Printed)

The real subject

The F-16I Sufa is the two-seat version of the F-16 fighter developed for the Israeli Air Force. It is recognized from the ordinary machines by the bulky dorsal spine behind the cockpit and by the additional tanks fitted close against the sides of the fuselage, which extend its range. The word Sufa means storm in Hebrew. On the F-16 the airbrakes are placed on either side of the engine nozzle and when deployed they are among the most conspicuous moving surfaces of the whole aircraft.

What the set contains

The set by Eduard replaces the airbrakes that are simplified in the kit. The name states that the parts are made by 3D printing and that the set is cut for Great Wall Hobby kits in 1:48 scale. The printed execution allows thinner walls and deeper internal detail than can be injected into a mold.

Building and painting tips

• Separate the parts from the print supports with a sharp blade a little away from the part and sand the remaining stubs gently.
• Thin printed parts are fragile, so work over a tray and without pressure.
• Wash and degrease the parts before painting, so that no print resin residue is left on them.
• They are bonded with super glue; polystyrene cement has no effect on these parts.
• Check whether the brakes should be deployed or closed against photographs of the particular machine.

Who the set is for

For modelers who are building the F-16I in 1:48 scale and want to build the model with the brakes open without cutting and thinning plastic.

The package contains only the accessory set. The kit itself, paints and glue are not included, unless stated otherwise.