The second new 1/32 sheet is also for a big jet, this time the Academy or Tamiya 1/32 F-16C Falcon. The decals are fitted for the Academy kit, but should also fit the Tamiya one without too much trouble. In this case, the aircraft is in the two greys scheme and requires the 'big mouth' and G.E. engine (according the instruction sheet). I'm assuming this is what comes with the Academy kit. No need to do any painting as the fin markings are provided with the red background. You also get a stencil suite along with it so all you need is right here on the sheet.

Late Note: From what I've been told, you need a small mouth intake on this particular one. I don't know for sure as it seems that some -30s did have the large intake. If this plane does need a small intake, then you'll have to find an aftermarket one as the kits do not supply one.

Even Later Note: Viper Enforcer informs me, "That particular jet F-16C 86-0341, is a Block30E. Being post "86-0262 (Last small mouth Block 30)", it does have a MCID (Big Mouth) intake. The Tamiya F-16C is strictly a Block 25/32 C model with only a Pratt motor and NSI intake option. The Academy kit can only be built only as a block 40/42/50/52 C model. Neither would not be correct for the decal application as the Academy kit has the heavy weight MLG/bulged gear doors and the Tamiya kit has the NSI intake and Pratt only motor. The Tamiya F-16CJ kit would fall in the same category as the Academy kit, as it is a block 50 only."

And so there is the rest of the story!

December 2005

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