Eduard FE1591 - 1:48 F-16I SUFA seatbelts - Steel - Kinetic Gold edition kit

Photo-etched seatbelt set Eduard for the F-16I SUFA (Kinetic) in 1/48 scale

Eduard FE1591 is a set of factory-painted STEEL photo-etched seatbelts 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 STEEL seatbelts

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalogue number: FE1591
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Kinetic F-16I SUFA (Kinetic Gold edition)
• Set type: STEEL photo-etched seatbelts
• Material / technology: factory-painted STEEL photo-etched parts

STEEL photo-etched seatbelts – realistic cockpit detail

The set contains seatbelts made from factory-painted STEEL photo-etched parts. Steel holds a set shape better than brass, so the belts can be given a natural, freely draped look.

The belts are attached with cyanoacrylate glue – a simple, quick way to add realism to the seat and cockpit.

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.