Eduard 6481188 - 1:48 F-16C wheel bays & legs heavyweight Print 3D

Eduard Brassin (3D print) wheel bays with undercarriage legs for the F-16C model in 1:48 scale

The Eduard 6481188 is a 3D-printed set of nose and main wheel bays with undercarriage legs, tailored to the F-16C model in 1:48 scale (recommended kit: Tamiya). The legs are in the heavyweight variant, corresponding to the increased take-off weight configuration.

The printed bays reproduce the rich structure of pipework and inner skin that is hard to achieve with injection moulding. The parts replace the corresponding plastic parts of the base kit.

What's in the box:

• 3D-printed nose and main wheel bays with undercarriage legs – 18 parts

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalogue number: 6481188
• Manufacturer: Eduard (Brassin Print 3D line)
• Recommended kit: Tamiya
• Accessory type: wheel bays with undercarriage legs (heavyweight)
• Material: 3D print

3D-printed parts – fine detail unattainable with injection moulding

Brassin Print 3D accessories are produced using direct 3D printing, a technology that reproduces very fine and spatially complex details that are difficult or impossible to achieve with classic injection moulding. The parts replace the corresponding plastic parts of the base kit, raising the level of detail of the finished model.

The 3D-printed parts should be cut from their printing supports, cleaned up and attached with cyanoacrylate glue. Because the details are delicate, it is worth using precision tweezers and working carefully. The printed parts take paint well once primed.

About the aircraft – F-16C Fighting Falcon:

The General Dynamics (later Lockheed Martin) F-16 Fighting Falcon is one of the most widely produced multirole fighters in the world. The single-seat F-16C version, developed across successive production blocks, received increasingly modern avionics, more powerful engines and a growing take-off weight, which in turn called for a strengthened undercarriage.

The F-16 is renowned for its excellent agility, high speed and versatility, and its bubble-canopy cockpit gives the pilot outstanding visibility. The aircraft remains in service with dozens of countries and is continually upgraded.

Original aircraft specifications (F-16C):

• Length: approx. 15.0 m
• Wingspan: approx. 9.45 m
• Height: approx. 5.09 m
• Powerplant: single turbofan engine (F110 or F100, depending on block)
• Maximum speed: approx. Mach 2
• Crew: 1 pilot
• Armament: M61 Vulcan 20 mm cannon; missiles and bombs on hardpoints
• Manufacturer: General Dynamics / Lockheed Martin

About the manufacturer – Eduard:

Eduard is a Czech model company founded in 1989, based in Obrnice near Most. The brand began with photo-etched parts and is today one of the most recognisable manufacturers of modelling accessories in the world. Eduard's range includes photo-etched, resin and 3D-printed accessories from the Brassin line, painting masks and its own plastic kits in the ProfiPACK and Weekend Edition lines. The Brassin line comprises precise detailing parts that replace the plastic parts of base kits. The company continually expands its accessory catalogue with products dedicated to the latest kits from various manufacturers.