[US Air Force Masterpiece Fighter]
――Three years after launching the Type 0 shipboard fighter 52 as the flagship of the Tamiya airplane model, the F-16 Fighting Falcon is finally added to the lineup of current jet fighter, which can be said to be the mainstream of the 1/32 Aircraft series.
--Already, the F-4 Phantom II, F-14 Tomcat, F-15 Eagle and other modern masterpiece fighters have been lined up on a 1/32 scale, and the F-16 has been adopted in more than 20 countries around the world. Was always a candidate as an item that I always wanted to model.
--The F-16CJ block 50 selected this time is the latest production type for the US Air Force, and the engine is replaced with the thrust-enhanced General Electric F110-GE-129. AGM-88 High-speed anti-radar missile operational capability In preparation, Wild Weezle missions to destroy enemy air defense radars and ground-to-air missile sites are also possible.
――In this F-16CJ, we aimed to take a step into a new world while inheriting the ease of assembly of the Tamiya 1/32 jet model so far.
――In addition, it incorporates many ideas that have been warmed up since the release of the Zero Fighter Type 52 and are difficult to realize on the 1/72 and 1/48 scales.
――First of all, the F110 engine that characterizes the block 50 is precisely modeled. Moreover, the slide rail at the top of the engine bay is used so that it can be attached and detached like the actual machine even after completion.
-Also, a dolly for mounting the engine is also included, so you can enjoy the display alone and the scene of the maintenance scene.
--The big point of this kit is that it was the first model of a large air intake, commonly known as a big mouse, equipped with a GE engine-equipped machine such as Block 50 on a 1/32 scale.
--The main landing gear that has been strengthened compared to the previous type, the larger main landing gear, and the accompanying bulge of the main landing gear cover have been faithfully reproduced.
-In addition, you can not miss the detailed expression by the research of the development staff, such as the bulge at the base of the main wing and the inspection panel newly installed at the rear end of the upper surface of the fuselage.
--In addition, we have newly developed a very small polycap with an outer diameter of 2.5 mm. By adopting a polycap stopper for weapons such as missiles, it can be attached and detached and replaced, and you can enjoy the difference in weapons for each mission with one machine. Of course, a wide variety of weapons such as missiles are set. Two types of drop tanks and AN / ALQ-184 ECM pods are also included, and the weapons that are often seen in the F-16CJ belonging to the US Air Force are installed. You can reproduce the pattern.
――The pitot tube on the nose and the static discharger at the rear end of each wing are made of metal, and the antenna surface of the radar and the chaff flare dispenser are made of etching to improve strength and texture. Frapperons that can be stopped, horizontal tail wings, moving wings such as directional steering, and front edge flaps that can be selected up and down add movement to the model.
――In addition, the ejection seat that slides on the rail like the actual machine can be said to be a highlight that symbolizes the playfulness of this kit.
--The blended wing body that creates the beautiful form of the F-16 is expressed by molding the upper surface of the main wing with the fuselage and one part.
――There is no exception to the rich proportion reproduction unique to the large model.
--Screws are used for the main parts of the aircraft. The pedestals are die-cast to ensure strength.
--There are four types of markings, including a Tiger Meat participant with a flashy marking on the vertical stabilizer and an Iraqi free operation participant.
――If you remove the weapons, canopy, and vertical stabilizer with polycap from the completed model, you can put the inner lid on the pedestal and put it in the package.
--The precision F110-GE-129 engine is removable even after it is completed. A dolly for mounting is also set.
--A poly cap stopper is used to attach accessory parts such as missiles. It can be replaced even after completion.
--The pedestal has increased strength as a metal part.
――We also use etched parts to tighten the details.
--The ejection seat has the same configuration as the actual machine attached to the slide rail.
--Overall length = 475mm
* The photo shows the kit assembled and painted.
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )