A brand new Flagship for Tamiya&39;s Aircraft Model Series
In the last 36 months our 1/32 Scale Aircraft Series has gained an evergrowing choice of modern armed forces aircraft models, such as the F-4 Phantom II, F-14 Tomcat and F-15 Eagle. Tamiya now proudly adds the F-16 Fighting Falcon for this distinguished lineup, offering our many detailed ever 1/32 scale aircraft model, and establishing totally new standards in large-scale aircraft modeling.
Considered to be one of many world&39;s leading jet fighters, the F-16 battling Falcon happens to be used by a lot more than 20 nations, and it has offered in real combat considering that the 1980&39;s. The F-16CJ Block 50 variant could be the newest F-16 becoming deployed to U.S. units. Major upgrades towards Block 50 included a far more effective turbo General Electric engine, AGM-88 HARM (High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile) and targeting system. The F-16CJ can be used for "Wild Weasel" SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defense) missions, including looking out and destroying radar and missile websites.
The F-16 battling Falcon model maintains the easy set up showcased by all of the models within our 1/32 Scale Aircraft Series, and boasts the higher level of information and precision that Tamiya is well known across the world. This model has given our designers the chance to integrate a number of modeling ideas and innovations that could not have been feasible on a smaller 1/48 or 1/72 scale.
This is actually the very first ever 1/32 scale F-16 model to reproduce the characteristic large air intake duct, nicknamed "Big Mouth". The F110-GE-129 jet engine normally replicated in accurate information, and will slip into put on a hook and rail system the same as the particular aircraft. The entire engine also can be displayed beyond your aircraft utilising the included cart.
This model achieves a level of accuracy just feasible such a large-scale work. The top of areas associated with wings are molded on main body of this airplane in one piece, creating a "Blended Body" which artfully depicts the F-16&39;s gorgeous, streamlined form and proportions. The model features screw-mounted primary human anatomy and die-cast landing gears with real rubber tires for extra durability.
This model utilizes the newly developed mini poly caps to ensure that missiles, ECM pod and outside fuel tanks are detachable and interchangeable even after assembly. In this way, modelers can enjoy depicting different tool designs certain to various F-16 missions. Utilization of poly caps also allows trailing edge flaps, horizontal stabilizer fins and vertical end fin flaps to move freely after installation.
Pitot tube and static dischargers are reproduced using steel parts, and photo-etched components are used for seat buckles, radar antenna, chaff/flare dispensers and name-plate increasing the models realism and display value. This exact same painstaking attention to information led united states to incorporate an ejector seat fitted with a moveable slip rail, just as the real aircraft. Curved bubbletop canopy features choice of clear or smoked canopy, and can be put together in the great outdoors or closed position. 1 detailed pilot figure can also be included. Gun hatch and nose cone are opened after construction to produce machine gun and radar system correspondingly and metal weight happens to be put into nose for accurate front-rear weight circulation. Featuring decals to make up to 4 various variations, including tiger design utilized during "Tiger Meets" and markings for F-16s whom flew SEAD missions over Iraq, record of fantastic features is actually endless. We guarantee that perhaps the most fanatical aviation fan will soon be undoubtedly happy.
Specs & Features
- A Block 50 model replica in synthetic form.
- The F110-GE-129 jet engine is replicated in accurate detail! It slides into place on a hook and train system the same as the particular aircraft. The whole motor may also be displayed beyond your aircraft on included cart.
- The faculties for the large atmosphere intake duct have been accurately reproduced.
- Detachable & interchangeable missiles, ECM pod & external fuel tanks even after installation! Letting you depict various weapon designs particular to various F-16 missions.
- Movable trailing edge flaps, horizontal stabilizer fins and straight tail fin flaps.
- Exquisitely reproduced cockpit including an ejector chair fitted with a moveable slip rail.
- Die cast landing gears.
- Rubber tires with practical tread design.
- Metal pitot pipe and static dischargers.
- Photo-etched seat buckles, radar antenna, chaff/flare dispensers and name-plate.
- Choose to use the clear or smoked canopy and model it in available or closed place.
- Realistically detail by detail pilot figure.
- Starting gun hatch and nose cone reveals the machine weapon and radar system.
- Metal fat provided for accurate front-rear fat distribution.
- High-quality Cartograph decals.
- Shop the completed model in the specially designed packaging.
- Illustrated set up guide.
