1:72 F-16 Kits

1:72 scale F-16 kits by Monogram, Bluetank, Revell, Revell Germany

Like it's 1:48 scale big brother, two of the Monogram kits represent a curious mix of prototype and FSD (Full Scale Development) features. The third kit represents the single seat F-16XL-1 prototype. The differences in the three kits are described below.

Manufacturer Monogram
Kit # 5200
Date Released: 1977

Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon
Overall this kit is representative of an FSD F-16A but depicts the strake mold lines, smaller ventral fins and split nose gear door of the prototype YF-16.
One-piece canopy can only be built in the closed position.
Ejection seat is the Stencel III used only in the FSD aircraft.
Molded in white with raised panel lines.

Markings for FSD #1 F-16A, 75-0745, in red/white/blue "Rollout" markings

Manufacturer Monogram
Kit # 5504
Date Released: 1983

Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon Thunderbirds
This is a set four F-16 kits in one box.
The nose and main gear doors are molded closed and the horizontal stabilizers are the larger type first introduced on Block 15 production aircraft. All the other prototype features described above remain.
The Thunderbird markings are somewhat incomplete and require painting the lower center fuselage to match the blue decals.
Includes a clear stand to pose the kits in an in-flight diamond formation.
Molded in white with raised panel lines.

Markings for USAF Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, #s 1 thru 6

Manufacturer Monogram
Kit # 5206
Date Released: 1983

Description: F-16XL Fighter
Out of the box this kit is (almost) an F-16XL-1
There are serious issues with the overall accuracy of this kit but it is the only F-16XL kit available in 1:72. The kit was probably based on early drawings done before the design was finalized. Even with all the problems the kit is still more accurate than the 1:32 F-16XL version released by several different companies.
- the XL was lengthened with two fuselage plugs but they are in the 'wrong' place on the kit.
- this results in the intake and nose gear too far forward, and the main gear too far aft.
- the rear fuselage lacks the 3 degree upward cant, resulting in the fuselage profile being all wrong from the side.
- wing store locations are incorrect, and the gun muzzle is grossly oversized for an XL.
On the plus side the wing planform is correct and the cockpit is reasonably well detailed. The extended parabrake housing is included at the base of the vertical stabilizer.
External stores include six AIM-120s and two prototype style fuel tanks.
One piece canopy can only be built in the closed position, and is heavily tinted.
Molded in dark gray with raised panel lines.

Markings for F-16XL #1, USAF SerNo 75-0749, modified FSD airframe #5

Manufacturer Bluetank
Kit # 2018
Date Released: ???

Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon
Manufactured in Taiwan, this kit is a direct copy of the Monogram #5200 kit, right down to the part number on the decal sheet. The box art is copied from the Hasegawa 1:32 kit #S20.
One-piece canopy can only be built in the closed position.
Ejection seat is the Stencel III used only in the FSD aircraft.
Molded in white with raised panel lines.

Markings for FSD #1 F-16A, 75-0745, in red/white/blue "Rollout" markings

One of the earliest F-16 kits released, the Revell kits represent an FSD F-16A. Includes an F100-PW engine, engine dolly and tow tug, 12 Mk82 bombs, 2 AIM-9s, early prototype-style fuel tanks and two ECM pods. The Revell-Germany kits have additional parts and superior decal sheets.

Manufacturer Revell
Kit # H-222
Date Released: 1976

Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon
Includes markings and paint schemes for the YF-16 prototypes (but incorrect serial numbers).
Speed brakes can be built open or closed.
Canopy can be positioned open or closed.
Ejection seat is generic, definitely not an ACES II.
Molded in white with heavily engraved panel lines.

(1) YF-16 #1, "07515", in red/white/blue "Rollout" markings
(2) YF-16 #2, "07516", in grey "Air Superiority" markings

Manufacturer Revell Germany
Kit # H-219
Date Released: 1977

Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon "KLu"
Identical to the earlier Revell release, with new decals.
Molded in white with heavily engraved panel lines.

Royal Netherlands Air Force, "J-125"
J-125 is a ficticious RNAF tail number, but you can re-arrange the numbers to build J-215, a Block 01 F-16A or J-251, a Block 10 F-16A. J-512 is a Block 15 F-16A but modifications would have to be made to the kit to represent a Block 15.

Manufacturer Revell
Kit # 4410
Date Released: 1981

Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon
Identical to the earlier Revell release, with new decals.
Molded in white with heavily engraved panel lines.

(1) YF-16 #1, "07515", in red/white/blue "Rollout" markings
(2) 1st Production F-16A, "80001", in standard USAF 3-tone gray markings

Manufacturer Revell Germany
Kit # 4434
Date Released: 1985

Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon "KLu"
Identical to the earlier Revell release, with new decals.
Molded in gray with heavily engraved panel lines.

Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-216, USAF SerNo 78-0216, Block 01 F-16A (crashed 10 March 1980)
Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-256, USAF SerNo 78-0256, Block 10C F-16A

Manufacturer Revell
Kit # 4362
Date Released: 1988

Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon
Identical to the earlier Revell release, with new decals.
Molded in gray with heavily engraved panel lines.

162 FW, Arizona ANG, USAF SerNo 80-0607, Block 15B F-16A
Note: this kit has early smaller horizontal stabilizers, not the larger ones introduced on Block 15s

Manufacturer Revell-Germany
Kit # 4330
Date Released: 1993

Description: F-16A RNLAF Tigermeet '91
Identical to the earlier Revell release, now released by Revell Germany with new parts for the extended parabrake housing, larger Block 15 horizontal tails, a much improved ACES II seat, correct centerline tank, 4 improved AIM-9s, a new radome and a new one-piece canopy (which can only be positioned closed).
Molded in gray with heavily engraved panel lines (original trees) and realistically engraved panel lines (new tree).

(1) No 313 Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, International Air Tattoo 1991, #J-004, USAF SerNo 88-0004, Block 15AJ F-16A
(2) No 313 Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, International Air Tattoo 1991, #J-012, USAF SerNo 88-0012, Block 15AJ F-16A (crashed 10 January 1996)

Manufacturer Revell-Germany
Kit # 4317
Date Released: 1994

Description: F-16A Comete
Identical to the previous Revell-Germany release with new decals.
New decals for the Belgian special "Comete" paint scheme in blue and red.
Molded in blue with heavily engraved panel lines (original trees) and gray with realistically engraved panel lines (new tree).

2e Escadrlle 2e WgTAC, Belgian Air Force, #FA-120, USAF SerNo 88-0045, Block 15AE F-16A

Manufacturer Revell-Germany
Kit # 4318
Date Released: 1995

Description: F-16A Dutch Special
Identical to the previous Revell-Germany release with new decals.
Molded in gray with heavily engraved panel lines (original trees) and realistically engraved panel lines (new tree).

313 Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-253, USAF SerNo 78-0253, Block 10B F-16A

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	Manufacturer Monogram Kit # 5200 Date Released: 1977 Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon Overall this kit is representative of an FSD F-16A but depicts the strake mold lines, smaller ventral fins and split nose gear door of the prototype YF-16. One-piece canopy can only be built in the closed position. Ejection seat is the Stencel III used only in the FSD aircraft. Molded in white with raised panel lines. Markings for FSD #1 F-16A, 75-0745, in red/white/blue "Rollout" markings
	Manufacturer Monogram Kit # 5504 Date Released: 1983 Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon Thunderbirds This is a set four F-16 kits in one box. The nose and main gear doors are molded closed and the horizontal stabilizers are the larger type first introduced on Block 15 production aircraft. All the other prototype features described above remain. The Thunderbird markings are somewhat incomplete and require painting the lower center fuselage to match the blue decals. Includes a clear stand to pose the kits in an in-flight diamond formation. Molded in white with raised panel lines. Markings for USAF Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, #s 1 thru 6
	Manufacturer Monogram Kit # 5206 Date Released: 1983 Description: F-16XL Fighter Out of the box this kit is (almost) an F-16XL-1 There are serious issues with the overall accuracy of this kit but it is the only F-16XL kit available in 1:72. The kit was probably based on early drawings done before the design was finalized. Even with all the problems the kit is still more accurate than the 1:32 F-16XL version released by several different companies. - the XL was lengthened with two fuselage plugs but they are in the 'wrong' place on the kit. - this results in the intake and nose gear too far forward, and the main gear too far aft. - the rear fuselage lacks the 3 degree upward cant, resulting in the fuselage profile being all wrong from the side. - wing store locations are incorrect, and the gun muzzle is grossly oversized for an XL. On the plus side the wing planform is correct and the cockpit is reasonably well detailed. The extended parabrake housing is included at the base of the vertical stabilizer. External stores include six AIM-120s and two prototype style fuel tanks. One piece canopy can only be built in the closed position, and is heavily tinted. Molded in dark gray with raised panel lines. Markings for F-16XL #1, USAF SerNo 75-0749, modified FSD airframe #5
	Manufacturer Bluetank Kit # 2018 Date Released: ??? Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon Manufactured in Taiwan, this kit is a direct copy of the Monogram #5200 kit, right down to the part number on the decal sheet. The box art is copied from the Hasegawa 1:32 kit #S20. One-piece canopy can only be built in the closed position. Ejection seat is the Stencel III used only in the FSD aircraft. Molded in white with raised panel lines. Markings for FSD #1 F-16A, 75-0745, in red/white/blue "Rollout" markings

	Manufacturer Revell Kit # H-222 Date Released: 1976 Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon Includes markings and paint schemes for the YF-16 prototypes (but incorrect serial numbers). Speed brakes can be built open or closed. Canopy can be positioned open or closed. Ejection seat is generic, definitely not an ACES II. Molded in white with heavily engraved panel lines. (1) YF-16 #1, "07515", in red/white/blue "Rollout" markings (2) YF-16 #2, "07516", in grey "Air Superiority" markings
	Manufacturer Revell Germany Kit # H-219 Date Released: 1977 Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon "KLu" Identical to the earlier Revell release, with new decals. Molded in white with heavily engraved panel lines. Royal Netherlands Air Force, "J-125" J-125 is a ficticious RNAF tail number, but you can re-arrange the numbers to build J-215, a Block 01 F-16A or J-251, a Block 10 F-16A. J-512 is a Block 15 F-16A but modifications would have to be made to the kit to represent a Block 15.
	Manufacturer Revell Kit # 4410 Date Released: 1981 Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon Identical to the earlier Revell release, with new decals. Molded in white with heavily engraved panel lines. (1) YF-16 #1, "07515", in red/white/blue "Rollout" markings (2) 1st Production F-16A, "80001", in standard USAF 3-tone gray markings
	Manufacturer Revell Germany Kit # 4434 Date Released: 1985 Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon "KLu" Identical to the earlier Revell release, with new decals. Molded in gray with heavily engraved panel lines. Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-216, USAF SerNo 78-0216, Block 01 F-16A (crashed 10 March 1980) Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-256, USAF SerNo 78-0256, Block 10C F-16A
	Manufacturer Revell Kit # 4362 Date Released: 1988 Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon Identical to the earlier Revell release, with new decals. Molded in gray with heavily engraved panel lines. 162 FW, Arizona ANG, USAF SerNo 80-0607, Block 15B F-16A Note: this kit has early smaller horizontal stabilizers, not the larger ones introduced on Block 15s
	Manufacturer Revell-Germany Kit # 4330 Date Released: 1993 Description: F-16A RNLAF Tigermeet '91 Identical to the earlier Revell release, now released by Revell Germany with new parts for the extended parabrake housing, larger Block 15 horizontal tails, a much improved ACES II seat, correct centerline tank, 4 improved AIM-9s, a new radome and a new one-piece canopy (which can only be positioned closed). Molded in gray with heavily engraved panel lines (original trees) and realistically engraved panel lines (new tree). (1) No 313 Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, International Air Tattoo 1991, #J-004, USAF SerNo 88-0004, Block 15AJ F-16A (2) No 313 Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, International Air Tattoo 1991, #J-012, USAF SerNo 88-0012, Block 15AJ F-16A (crashed 10 January 1996)
	Manufacturer Revell-Germany Kit # 4317 Date Released: 1994 Description: F-16A Comete Identical to the previous Revell-Germany release with new decals. New decals for the Belgian special "Comete" paint scheme in blue and red. Molded in blue with heavily engraved panel lines (original trees) and gray with realistically engraved panel lines (new tree). 2e Escadrlle 2e WgTAC, Belgian Air Force, #FA-120, USAF SerNo 88-0045, Block 15AE F-16A
	Manufacturer Revell-Germany Kit # 4318 Date Released: 1995 Description: F-16A Dutch Special Identical to the previous Revell-Germany release with new decals. Molded in gray with heavily engraved panel lines (original trees) and realistically engraved panel lines (new tree). 313 Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-253, USAF SerNo 78-0253, Block 10B F-16A