Acrobatic and sport, Air superiority fighters, 4st Gen Jets (after 1945), Multitask Fighters
Origin
USA
Period
After 1945
Type of engine
Jet engine
Model type
Kit (not assembled)
More info
The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of American fourth generation turbo-jet fighter in 1:48 scale.
The Tamiya kit allows you to build the American Thunderbirds F-16 C fighter, with the pilot. Thunderbirds is a group that has been operating since the early 1950s, focusing on the best aerial acrobats of U.S.A.F. Since 1992, pilots have used the F-16C, first Block 32 and since 2009 Block 52, with a better engine. These planes are devoid of combat features and are equipped with smoke generating units. Annually, Thunderbirds perform about 70 shows around the world.
The box contains 8 frames with parts of the aircraft, 2 frames with transparent elements and decals (allow reconstruction of the machine from the Thunderbirds American Air Force).
Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints according to the proposed paint scheme in the instruction. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.
Paints proposed by the manufacturer for the best effect: