Eduard FE1590 - 1:48 F-16I SUFA Kinetic Gold edition kit

ZOOM colour photo-etched set Eduard for the F-16I SUFA (Kinetic) in 1/48 scale

Eduard FE1590 is a ZOOM set of factory-painted colour photo-etched cockpit parts designed for the F-16I SUFA (Kinetic) 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:

• Fret of factory-painted colour photo-etched cockpit parts (including the instrument panel and seatbelts)

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalogue number: FE1590
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Kinetic F-16I SUFA (Kinetic Gold edition)
• Set type: ZOOM colour photo-etched parts
• Material / technology: factory-painted photo-etched parts

ZOOM colour photo-etched parts – quick cockpit upgrade

ZOOM sets are a selection of the most important factory-painted colour photo-etched parts focused on the cockpit – primarily the instrument panel and seatbelts.

They are a convenient way to quickly enhance the interior without fitting a full, extensive photo-etched set. The parts are attached with cyanoacrylate glue.

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.