1:48 scale F-16 kits by Minicraft, Hasegawa (V1 thru V9)


  • Kit # 1217 (Minicraft/Hasegawa)
  • Date Released: ?1983?
  • Parts Tree List: A B C D Es F

  • Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon
  • Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16A
  • This is a rebox of kit #06101 (below)
  • External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-120s, one centerline travel pod and two 370 gallon wing tanks.

  • (1) 8th TFW, 35 TFS, WP Wolf Pack, USAF SerNo 80-0548, Block 15 (later converted to ADF, to AMARC 11/94)
  • (2) 8th TFW, 80 TFS, WP Wolf Pack, USAF SerNo 81-0715, Block 15E (later converted to ADF, to AMARC 11/94)
  • (3) 311 Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-617, USAF SerNo 80-3617, Block 15



  • Kit # 06101
  • Series # V1 (first release)
  • Date Released: ?1983?
  • Parts Tree List: A B C D Es F

  • Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon, includes color painting guide insert
  • Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16A
  • External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-120s, one centerline travel pod and two 370 gallon wing tanks.
  • Decals are different than those included in the second release (below)

  • (1) 8th TFW, 35 TFS, WP Wolf Pack, USAF SerNo 80-0548, Block 15 (later converted to ADF, to AMARC 11/94)
  • (2) 8th TFW, 80 TFS, WP Wolf Pack, USAF SerNo 81-0715, Block 15E (later converted to ADF, to AMARC 11/94)
  • (3) 311 Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-617, USAF SerNo 80-3617, Block 15

    In 1986 Hasegawa re-released this kit with an additional decal sheet for Gunsmoke '85

  • (4) 8th TFW, WP Wolf Pack, USAF SerNo 81-0717, Block 15E (later converted to ADF, crashed 26 January 1991)



  • Kit # 06101
  • Series # V1 (second release)
  • Date Released: 1987.05
  • Parts Tree List: A B C D Es Ec F G K

  • Description: F-16A Plus Fighting Falcon, includes color painting guide insert
  • Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16A
  • External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-120s, one centerline travel pod, one centerline 300 gallon fuel tank and two 370 gallon wing tanks.
  • Decals are different than those included in the first release (above)
  • There are different versions of this kit, all with the same box art. On some releases the ECS exhaust vent just in front of the left main gear door was reshaped and enlarged, and the gun muzzle represents the later F-16C/D style. Other releases (depicted here) made the ECS vent a separate piece, along with the gun muzzle and an access (ammo loading) panel under the right fuselage strake (tree G); an extended afterburner can (tree K) to give the engine exhaust more depth; and a 300 gal centerline fuel tank was added to tree F (included in all subsequent releases). See the added Parts Tree Map

  • (1) 8th TFW, Commander's Aircraft, WP Wolf Pack, USAF SerNo 81-0728, Block 15E (later converted to ADF, to AMARC 12/94)
  • (2) 432 TFW, MJ Misawa Japan, USAF SerNo 83-1115, Block 15S (crashed 22 March 1987)


  • Kit # 06102
  • Series # V2 (first release)
  • Date Released: ?1983?
  • Parts Tree List: A B C D Es

  • Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon "Thunderbirds", includes color painting guide insert
  • Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16A
  • External stores include two AIM-9s. No external fuel tanks or AIM-120s are included in the Thunderbirds release.

  • USAF Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, Block 15C
    The original Thunderbird F-16As were 81-0663, 81-0667, 81-0670, 81-0676, 81-0677, 81-0678, 81-0679 and 81-0687



  • Kit # 06102
  • Series # V2 (second release)
  • Date Released: 1987.05
  • Parts Tree List: A B C D Es Ec G K

  • Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon "Thunderbirds", includes color painting guide insert
  • Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16A
  • External stores include two AIM-9s. No external fuel tanks or AIM-120s are included in the Thunderbirds release.
  • Contains extra parts not included in the first release (see Parts Tree Map)

  • USAF Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, Block 15C
    The original Thunderbird F-16As were 81-0663, 81-0667, 81-0670, 81-0676, 81-0677, 81-0678, 81-0679 and 81-0687


  • Kit # 06103
  • Series # V3
  • Date Released: 1987.02
  • Parts Tree List: A B C D Es Ec F

  • Description: F-16C Fighting Falcon, includes color painting guide insert
  • Out of the box this kit is a Block 25 F-16C
  • The larger vertical tail base is included, as is the new instrument panel with dual MFDs.
  • This kit features the reshaped and enlarged ECS exhaust vent just in front of the left main gear door and the later-style gun muzzle molded in. It does not include the deeper exhaust can parts.
  • External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-120s, one centerline travel pod, one centerline 300 gallon fuel tank and two 370 gallon wing tanks.

  • (1) 86 TFW, 526 TFS, Ramstein AB, USAF SerNo 84-1316, Block 25E
  • (2) 86 TFW, 512 TFS, Ramstein AB, USAF SerNo 84-1286, Block 25D


  • Kit # 06104
  • Series # V4
  • Date Released: 1988.03
  • Parts Tree List: A B C D Es Ec F H J K L

  • Description: F-16C "Block 30 Misawa Japan", includes color painting guide insert
  • Out of the box this kit is a Block 30 (NSI/GE) or Block 32 (NSI/PW) F-16C
  • Additional parts included for the GE engine nozzle and rear fan face, deepened exhaust can and the air scoop on the ammo loading panel. The base of the vertical tail has the correct air inlet and exhaust vent added on Block 30/32 F-16Cs.
  • External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-120s, one centerline travel pod, one centerline 300 gallon fuel tank and two 370 gallon wing tanks.
  • The instructions fail to mention adding the avionics vent (part J1) on the right side of the fuselage.

  • (1) 432 TFW, Commander's Aircraft, MJ Misawa Japan, USAF SerNo 85-1432, Block 30 with NSI (small) inlet
  • (2) 432 TFW, 13 TFS, MJ Misawa Japan, USAF SerNo 85-1491, Block 30B with NSI (small) inlet
  • (3) 432 TFW, 14 TFS, MJ Misawa Japan, USAF SerNo 85-1414, Block 30 with NSI (small) inlet
  • (4) 86 TFW, 512 TFS, USAF SerNo 85-1412, Block 30 with NSI (small) inlet


  • Kit # 06105
  • Series # V5
  • Date Released: 1989.08
  • Parts Tree List: A B C D Ec F G J K M N P

  • Description: F-16B Plus Fighting Falcon, includes color painting guide insert
  • Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16B
  • A new upper fuselage, canopy and rear cockpit are added to build the two-seat verion. Only the clear canopy is included, a second tinted canopy is not included.
  • External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-120s, one centerline travel pod, one centerline 300 gallon fuel tank and two 370 gallon wing tanks.
  • Note the rear instrument panel represents a Block 10 configuration, Block 15 is different.

  • (1) 31 TFW, 307 TFS, 1,000,000th Fligt Hour markings (oops! - see decal), HS Homestead, USAF SerNo 82-1049, Block 15P (later converted to ADF)
  • (2) 363 TFW, 17 TFS, SW Shaw, USAF SerNo 82-1041, Block 15M (later converted to ADF)
  • (3) 432 TFW, 13 TFS, MJ Misawa Japan, USAF SerNo 83-1172, Block 15R
    Note this is the same SerNo as in kit #06168 (V108). 83-1172 was delivered to Shaw AFB in 1984, and was transferred to Misawa AB before ending up at Edwards AFB.


  • Kit # 06105
  • Series # V5
  • Date Released: 2006
  • Parts Tree List: A B C D Ec F G J K M N P

  • Description: F-16B Plus Fighting Falcon, includes color painting guide insert
  • Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16B
  • A re-release of the original kit with revised box art

  • (1) 31 TFW, 307 TFS, 1,000,000th Fligt Hour markings (oops! - see decal), HS Homestead, USAF SerNo 82-1049, Block 15P (later converted to ADF)
  • (2) 363 TFW, 17 TFS, SW Shaw, USAF SerNo 82-1041, Block 15M (later converted to ADF)
  • (3) 432 TFW, 13 TFS, MJ Misawa Japan, USAF SerNo 83-1172, Block 15R
    Note this is the same SerNo as in kit #06168 (V108). 83-1172 was delivered to Shaw AFB in 1984, and was transferred to Misawa AB before ending up at Edwards AFB.


  • Kit # 06106
  • Series # V6
  • Date Released: 1989.10
  • Parts Tree List: A B C D Es* F H J K L M N P

  • Description: F-16D Fighting Falcon, includes color painting guide insert
  • Out of the box this kit is a Block 30 (NSI/GE) or Block 32 (NSI/PW) F-16D
  • A new upper fuselage, canopy and rear cockpit are added to build the two-seat verion. Only the tinted canopy is included, a second clear canopy is not included.
  • External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-120s, one centerline travel pod, one centerline 300 gallon fuel tank and two 370 gallon wing tanks.
  • Note the rear instrument panel represents a Block 10 (early F-16B) configuration, and is incorrect for any F-16D (Block 25 and up).
  • The air inlet and exhaust vent added to the base of the vertical tail on Block 30/32 F-16Cs should be removed, they were not present on two-seat F-16Ds.

  • (1) 52 TFW, 480 TFS, SP Spangdahlem, USAF SerNo 85-1572, Block 30B with NSI (small) inlet
  • (2) 432 TFW, 14 TFS, MJ Misawa Japan, USAF SerNo 85-1571, Block 30B with NSI (small) inlet
  • (3) 944 TFG, 302 TFS, Luke Reserves, USAF SerNo 86-0040, Block 32C


  • Kit # 06106
  • Series # V6
  • Date Released: 2006
  • Parts Tree List: A B C D Es* F H J K L M N P

  • Description: F-16D Fighting Falcon, includes color painting guide insert
  • Out of the box this kit is a Block 30 (NSI/GE) or Block 32 (NSI/PW) F-16D
  • A re-release of the original kit with revised box art

  • (1) 52 TFW, 480 TFS, SP Spangdahlem, USAF SerNo 85-1572, Block 30B with NSI (small) inlet
  • (2) 432 TFW, 14 TFS, MJ Misawa Japan, USAF SerNo 85-1571, Block 30B with NSI (small) inlet
  • (3) 944 TFG, 302 TFS, Luke Reserves, USAF SerNo 86-0040, Block 32C


  • Kit # 06107
  • Series # V7
  • Date Released: 1991.01
  • Parts Tree List: A B C D Es Ec H J K L Q*

  • Description: F-16N "Top Gun", includes color painting guide insert
  • Out of the box this kit is a Block 30 (NSI/GE) or Block 32 (NSI/PW) F-16C
  • Includes parts for the GE engine. This is the only kit to include the ACMI pod and inlet-mounted jammer pods.
  • External stores include two AIM-9s and one ACMI pod.
  • The air inlet and exhaust vent added to the base of the vertical tail on most Block 30/32 F-16Cs should be removed, they were not present on the Navy F-16Ns. Do not use part H2, it was not present on the Navy F-16Ns.

  • (1) VF-126 Bandits, NJ 603, USN BuNo 163277, USAF SerNo 85-1378, Block 30C with NSI (small) inlet (on display at NAS Miramar CA)
  • (2) NFWS Top Gun, 44, USN BuNo 163271, USAF SerNo 85-1372, Block 30B with NSI (small) inlet (on display at Santa Rosa CA)


  • Kit # 06108
  • Series # V8
  • Date Released: 1991.02
  • Parts Tree List: A B C D Es Ec F H J K L R

  • Description: F-16C "Night Falcon", includes color painting guide insert
  • Out of the box this kit is a Block 30 (NSI/GE) or Block 32 (NSI/PW) F-16C
  • Although the box art and markings suggest this is a Block 40 F-16C the kit does not include the bulged main gear doors, the WAR HUD or any other changes specific to the Block 40/42. The GE engine parts are included but not the corresponding MCID "big mouth" intake.
  • External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-120s, one centerline travel pod, one centerline 300 gallon fuel tank and two 370 gallon wing tanks.
  • Includes a set of LANTIRN pods for a Block 40/42, but they are not as accurate as the ones in the Hawegawa Weapons Set D.
  • The instructions fail to mention adding the avionics vent (part J1) on the right side of the fuselage.

  • General Dynamics Rollout Scheme, USAF SerNo 87-0350, Block 40 (this was the first Block 40 produced)
    Note this kit does not include the correct MCID (large mouth) inlet, HUD or main gear doors and wheels for these markings.


  • Kit # 06109
  • Series # V9
  • Date Released: 1993.06
  • Parts Tree List: A B C D Es F G J K Q

  • Description: F-16A Plus Fighting Falcon "Royal Norwegian Air Force", includes color painting guide insert
  • Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16A
  • Includes both the standard vertical tail base and the extended drogue chute housing. Only the tinted canopy is included, a second clear canopy is not included.
  • External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-120s, one centerline travel pod, one centerline 300 gallon fuel tank and two 370 gallon wing tanks.
  • Some of the markings included in this release are for Block 10 and earlier F-16As. Note Block 10 and earlier aircraft had the smaller horizontal stabilizers, not the larger horizontal stabilizers included in all Hasegawa kits, and Block 10 and earlier aircraft had the lower VHF and IFF antennas in different locations than Block 15 and later aircraft.

  • (1) Skvadron 331, Royal Norwegian Air Force, #683, USAF SerNo 80-3683, Block 15K
  • (2) Skvadron 332, Royal Norwegian Air Force, #274, USAF SerNo 78-0274, Block 01 (upgraded to Block 10)
  • (3) Skvadron 334, Royal Norwegian Air Force, #660, USAF SerNo 80-3660, Block 15B
  • (4) Skvadron 338, Royal Norwegian Air Force, #287, USAF SerNo 78-0287, Block 10 (crashed 05 April 1989)
  • (5) 2 Sm / Esc FAB / Blu , Belgian Air Force, #FA-98, USAF SerNo 86-0074, Block 15Y
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