1:72 scale F-16 kits by Lindberg, Matchbox, Alanger, PM Model

The Lindberg, Matchbox and PM Model kits are grouped together because, without a doubt, they are the worst available kits of the F-16 in 1:72 scale. They do not share molds but they do share a place at the bottom of the list. The basic shape is there but most details are either exaggerated or completely ignored. What detail there is is mostly wrong. Not kits for the serious modeler. One-piece canopies can only be built in the closed position. Alanger is a Russian company reboxing Matchbox kits under the Revell label.


  • Manufacturer Lindberg
  • Kit # 950
  • Date Released: 1981

  • Description: F-16 Lightweight Fighter
  • This model can be built as a single seat F-16 but all the details are wrong. Two-piece nose gear door is split into left and right halves (like an F-14 Tomcat), ventral fin shape is completely wrong, seat is wrong, ordnance is wrong...
  • In spite of the 1:100 scale indications on the box and instructions, the kit is closer to 1:77 scale.
  • Molded in white with raised panel lines. Includes a clear display stand.

  • ficticious markings for #40940, USAF


  • Manufacturer Lindberg
  • Kit # 950
  • Date Released: 1986

  • Description: F-16 Lightweight Fighter
  • Identical to the earlier release, only the box is new
  • Molded in white with raised panel lines. Includes a clear display stand.

  • ficticious markings for #40940, USAF


  • Manufacturer Lindberg
  • Kit # 70954
  • Date Released: 1991

  • Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon
  • Identical to the earlier release, with new markings.
  • Molded in light gray with raised panel lines.

  • ficticious markings for #732, Israel IDF


  • Manufacturer Matchbox
  • Kit # PK-122
  • Date Released: 1978(?)

  • Description: F-16A/B Fighting Falcon
  • This model can built as a single seat F-16A or a two-seat F-16B, but the split nose gear and small ventral fins represent the YF-16 prototype. A full assortment of weapons is included. Better than the Lindberg kit but still not a kit for the serious modeler.
  • Molded in two colors of gray with a few deeply recessed panel lines.

  • (1) Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-212, USAF SerNo 78-0212, Block 01 F-16A
  • (2) FSD #7, USAF SerNo 75-0751, FSD F-16B


  • Manufacturer Matchbox
  • Kit # 40122
  • Date Released: 1989

  • Description: F-16A/B Fighting Falcon
  • Identical to Matchbox kit PK-122 with new decals and box art.
  • Molded in two colors of gray with a few deeply recessed panel lines.

  • (1) USAF Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron (no intake #s) F-16A
  • (2) Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-261, USAF SerNo 78-0261, Block 01 F-16B


  • Manufacturer Matchbox
  • Kit # 40141
  • Date Released: 1992

  • Description: F-16B Fighting Falcon
  • Identical to Matchbox kit PK-122 with new decals and box art.
  • Molded in gray with a few deeply recessed panel lines.
  • Markings for an Israeli F-16B only, no F-16A markings.

  • Israeli Air Defence Force, 001, USAF SerNo 78-0355, Block 05 F-16B


  • Manufacturer Matchbox
  • Kit # 40146
  • Date Released: 1993

  • Description: F-16A/B Fighting Falcon "Tigermeet 1992"
  • Identical to Matchbox kit PK-122 with new decals and box art.
  • Molded in gray with a few deeply recessed panel lines.
  • Markings for "Tigermeet 1992" F-16B only, no F-16A markings.

  • Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-068, USAF SerNo 87-0068, Block 15AE F-16B


  • Manufacturer Alanger
  • Kit # 40141
  • Date Released: 2002

  • Description: F-16A/B Fighting Falcon
  • Identical to Matchbox kit PK-122 with new decals and box art.
  • Molded in gray with a few deeply recessed panel lines.

  • (1) California ANG, USAF SerNo 81-0754, Block 15F F-16A
  • (2) 20 FW, SW Shaw AFB, USAF SerNo 84-1251, Block 25D F-16C


  • Manufacturer PM Model Turkey
  • Kit # PM-007
  • Date Released: ???

  • Description: F-16 Fighting Falcon
  • A simple kit of an FSD F-16A.
  • External stores include four AIM-9s and two GBU-12s.
  • Molded in gray with a few raised, oversized panel lines.

  • (1) 8 TFW, WP Wolf Pack, USAF SerNo 81-0715, Block 15E F-16A
  • (2) Turkish Air Force insignia, no numbers


  • Manufacturer PM Model Turkey
  • Kit # PM-301
  • Date Released: ~2000

  • Description: F-16C Fighting Falcon
  • A simple kit of an FSD F-16A, not an F-16C as implied by the box art or decals. Otherwise, identical to the earlier release.
  • The included markings for Block 40 F-16Cs are incorrect for the FSD version modeled.
  • Molded in gray with a few raised, oversized panel lines.

  • (1) Turkish Air Force, USAF SerNo 89-0033, Block 40A F-16C
  • (2) Turkish Air Force, USAF SerNo 89-0035, Block 40D F-16C
  • (3) Turkish Air Force, USAF SerNo 89-0037, Block 40D F-16C
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