Eduard BIG49477 - 1:48 F-16I SUFA

BIG ED bundle Eduard for the F-16I SUFA (Great Wall Hobby) in 1/48 scale

Eduard BIG49477 is a BIG ED bundle combining several photo-etched and mask sets designed for the F-16I SUFA (Great Wall Hobby) in 1/48 scale. The set is tailored to this specific kit and raises the level of detail and accuracy of the model.

What's in the box:

• Colour photo-etched set (491581)
• STEEL seatbelts (FE1582)
• Self-adhesive masks (EX1168)

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalogue number: BIG49477
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Great Wall Hobby F-16I SUFA
• Set type: photo-etched and mask bundle (BIG ED)
• Material / technology: photo-etched parts (including factory-painted) and self-adhesive masks

BIG ED – a bundle of photo-etched and mask sets

BIG ED is a package of several separate Eduard sets – photo-etched parts and masks – chosen for one model and sold together at a better price than buying them individually.

Photo-etched parts (including factory-painted elements) are attached with cyanoacrylate glue, and self-adhesive masks are applied before airbrushing. The package contents are listed below.

About the aircraft – F-16I Sufa:

The F-16I Sufa (Hebrew for 'Storm') is a two-seat Israeli derivative of the F-16D Block 52+, developed for long-range strike missions. It is distinguished by a dorsal avionics spine and conformal fuel tanks (CFT) on the fuselage that greatly extend its range.

The F-16I forms the backbone of the Israeli Air Force's strike fleet, integrating numerous Israeli-made weapons and avionics systems. The two-man crew allows piloting and combat-systems duties to be shared during long missions.

Original specifications (F-16I / F-16D Block 52+):

• Length: approx. 15.06 m
• Wingspan: approx. 9.45 m
• Powerplant: 1 x Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 afterburning turbofan
• Maximum speed: over Mach 2
• Crew: 2
• Distinctive features: conformal fuel tanks (CFT) and dorsal avionics spine

About the manufacturer – Eduard:

Eduard is a Czech company founded in 1989 and one of the world's best-known manufacturers of modelling accessories. It is renowned for photo-etched parts, self-adhesive masks, SPACE 3D decals and resin and 3D-printed Brassin details, as well as its own plastic kits. Eduard's range includes upgrades tailored to specific kits from many manufacturers, allowing modellers to raise the level of detail on their builds quickly and conveniently.