1:72 F-16 Kits

1:72 scale F-16 kits by Hobbycraft, Intech,
SMER, AeroPlast, Trumpeter, Income

The Hobbycraft, Intech, Smer and AeroPlast kits are all based on the Italeri/Testors molds. Some detail was lost, for instance the exhaust nozzle is a completely smooth cylinder. No external fuel tanks, but two AIM-65s and six AIM-9s are included.

Manufacturer Hobbycraft
Kit # HC1326
Date Released: 2000

Description: F-16A/B Fighting Falcon
Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B.
The highlight of this kit is the decal sheet with markings for F-16s from three different countries.
Molded in light gray with engraved panel lines.

(1) Israeli Air Defense Force, #246, USAF SerNo 78-0343, Block 10A F-16A
(2) Venezuelan Air Force, #7268, USAF SerNo 84-1346, Block 15U F-16A
(3) 58th TTW, LF Luke AFB, USAF SerNo 78-0077, Block 01, the first production F-16B

Manufacturer Hobbycraft
Kit # HC1327
Date Released: 2000

Description: F-16C/D Fighting Falcon
Out of the box this kit is a Block 25/32 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16C or F-16D.
Identical to #1326 but with the larger C/D style vertical tail housing and different armament, this time with correct late style external wing tanks and 2 AIM-7s, incorrect for any F-16C/D.
Includes only the NSI 'small mouth' inlet. The MCID 'big mouth' inlet for the Block 40 markings is not included.
Does not include bulged main landing gear doors or any other mods included with the Block 40/42 upgrade.
Again, the highlight of this kit is the decal sheet with markings for four F-16s from two different countries.
Molded in light gray with engraved panel lines.

(1) Turkish Air Force, USAF SerNo 87-0010, Block 30B F-16C with NSI (small) inlet
(2) 31 FW, 555 FS, AV Aviano AB, USAF SerNo 88-0425, Block 40B F-16C
(3) 31 FW, 510 FS, AV Aviano AB, USAF SerNo 89-2030, Block 40E F-16C
(4) 56 FW, 63 FS, LF Luke AFB, USAF SerNo 90-0778, Block 42H F-16D

Manufacturer Intech
Kit # T-042
Date Released: ???

Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon
Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16A.
Identical to Hobbycraft #1326 but with only a single-seat canopy.
Unlike the Hobbycraft kit, the decals are not the highlight of this kit.
Molded in light gray with engraved panel lines.

(1) 125 FG, Florida ANG, USAF SerNo 81-0759, Block 15F, converted to ADF
(2) Royal Danish Air Force, #E-198, USAF SerNo 78-0198, Block 10B

Manufacturer Intech
Kit # T-044
Date Released: ???

Description: F-16B Fighting Falcon
Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16B.
Identical to Hobbycraft #1326 but with only a two-seat canopy.
Unlike the Hobbycraft kit, the decals are not the highlight of this kit.
Molded in light gray with engraved panel lines.

(1) 388 TFW, HL Hill AFB, USAF SerNo 78-0096, Block 01 in "Charcoal Lizard" (Euro 1) paint scheme
(2) Israeli Air Defense Force, #003, USAF SerNo 78-0356, Block 05 (crashed)

Manufacturer Intech
Kit # T-050
Date Released: ???

Description: F-16A/B Fighting Falcon
Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B.
Identical to Hobbycraft #1326.
Unlike the Hobbycraft kit, the decals are not the highlight of this kit.
Molded in white with engraved panel lines.

(1) 174 TFW, 138 TFS, NY New York ANG, USAF SerNo 79-0404, Block 10B
(2) Royal Danish Air Force, #ET-614, USAF SerNo 80-3614, Block 15F
(3) Israeli Air Defense Force, #724, USAF SerNo (unknown)

Manufacturer Intech
Kit # T-055
Date Released: ~2000

Description: F-16C Fighting Falcon
Out of the box this kit is a Block 25/32 F-16C.
Identical to Hobbycraft #1327 but with only a single-seat canopy.
Unlike the Hobbycraft kit, the decals are not the highlight of this kit.
Molded in light gray with engraved panel lines.

52 TFW, SP Spangdahlem, USAF SerNo ???(8515), Block 30 F-16C

Manufacturer Intech
Kit # T-056
Date Released: ~2000

Description: F-16D Fighting Falcon
Out of the box this kit is a Block 25/32 F-16D.
Identical to Hobbycraft #1327 but with only a two-seat canopy.
Unlike the Hobbycraft kit, the decals are not the highlight of this kit.
Molded in light gray with engraved panel lines.

52 TFW, SP Spangdahlem, USAF SerNo 85-1572, Block 30B F-16D with NSI (small) inlet

Manufacturer AeroPlast
Kit # 00288
Date Released: ~2006

Description: F-16C/D Fighting Falcon
Out of the box this kit can be built as a Block 15 F-16A/B or 25/32 F-16C/D.
A rebox of the Intech molds (the trees still say Intech)
Includes parts for both single-seat A/C and two-seat B/D versions.
Does not include bulged main landing gear doors or any other mods included with the Block 52 upgrade.
Molded in light gray with engraved panel lines.

Polish Air Force, #4040, USAF SerNo 03-0040, Block 52+ F-16C

Manufacturer AeroPlast
Kit # 00295
Date Released: ~2006

Description: F-16C Block 40B Fighting Falcon
Out of the box this kit can be built as a Block 15 F-16A/B or 25/32 F-16C/D.
A rebox of the Intech molds (the trees still say Intech)
Includes parts for both single-seat A/C and two-seat B/D versions.
Does not include F110-GE engine, MCID 'large mouth' inlet, WAR HUD, bulged main landing gear doors or any other mods included with the Block 40 upgrade.
Molded in light gray with engraved panel lines.

31 FW, 510 FS, AV Aviano AB, USAF SerNo 88-0413, Block 40B F-16C

Manufacturer Smer
Kit # 867
Date Released: ???

Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon
Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16A.

Israeli Air Defense Force, #138, USAF SerNo 78-0325, Block 05

Manufacturer Smer
Kit # 868
Date Released: ???

Description: F-16B Fighting Falcon
Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16B.

General Dynamics Demonstrator, GD, USAF SerNo 75-0752, FSD #8 F-16B

The Trumpeter and Income kits are from China and are both extremely poor copies the Italeri/Testors molds. The panel lines are grossly oversize, and the "decals" are adhesive-backed peel-off stickers. These kits are not for the serious modeler.

Manufacturer Trumpeter
Kit # 1605
Date Released: 1999

Description: F-16A/B Fighting Falcon
Out of the box this kit is a Block 15, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B.
The intake is blocked a short distance past the inlet lip.
Cockpit detail is minimal with poor ACES II seats. Canopies can only be shown in the closed position.
Includes both standard and extended vertical base base housings, exhaust nozzles for a closed F100-PW and an open F110-GE engine.
External stores include two AIM-9s, one centerline and two 370 gal wing fuel tanks.
Decals are of the "stick-on" type and do not represent any F-16.
Molded in white with very large and deep engraved panel lines.

Manufacturer Trumpeter
Kit # 80205
Date Released: 2000

Description: F-16B Plus Fighting Falcon
Out of the box this kit is a Block 15, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B.
Identical to kit #1605 above, with new box art.
Molded in white with very large and deep engraved panel lines.

Manufacturer Income
Kit # IE1508
Date Released: 1999(?)

Description: F-16N "Top Gun"
Out of the box this kit is a Block 15, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B. It is NOT an F-16N.
Identical to the Chinese Trumpeter kit.
Decals are of the "stick-on" type and do not represent any F-16.
Molded in gray with very large and deep engraved panel lines.

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	Manufacturer Hobbycraft Kit # HC1326 Date Released: 2000 Description: F-16A/B Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B. The highlight of this kit is the decal sheet with markings for F-16s from three different countries. Molded in light gray with engraved panel lines. (1) Israeli Air Defense Force, #246, USAF SerNo 78-0343, Block 10A F-16A (2) Venezuelan Air Force, #7268, USAF SerNo 84-1346, Block 15U F-16A (3) 58th TTW, LF Luke AFB, USAF SerNo 78-0077, Block 01, the first production F-16B
	Manufacturer Hobbycraft Kit # HC1327 Date Released: 2000 Description: F-16C/D Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 25/32 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16C or F-16D. Identical to #1326 but with the larger C/D style vertical tail housing and different armament, this time with correct late style external wing tanks and 2 AIM-7s, incorrect for any F-16C/D. Includes only the NSI 'small mouth' inlet. The MCID 'big mouth' inlet for the Block 40 markings is not included. Does not include bulged main landing gear doors or any other mods included with the Block 40/42 upgrade. Again, the highlight of this kit is the decal sheet with markings for four F-16s from two different countries. Molded in light gray with engraved panel lines. (1) Turkish Air Force, USAF SerNo 87-0010, Block 30B F-16C with NSI (small) inlet (2) 31 FW, 555 FS, AV Aviano AB, USAF SerNo 88-0425, Block 40B F-16C (3) 31 FW, 510 FS, AV Aviano AB, USAF SerNo 89-2030, Block 40E F-16C (4) 56 FW, 63 FS, LF Luke AFB, USAF SerNo 90-0778, Block 42H F-16D
	Manufacturer Intech Kit # T-042 Date Released: ??? Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16A. Identical to Hobbycraft #1326 but with only a single-seat canopy. Unlike the Hobbycraft kit, the decals are not the highlight of this kit. Molded in light gray with engraved panel lines. (1) 125 FG, Florida ANG, USAF SerNo 81-0759, Block 15F, converted to ADF (2) Royal Danish Air Force, #E-198, USAF SerNo 78-0198, Block 10B
	Manufacturer Intech Kit # T-044 Date Released: ??? Description: F-16B Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16B. Identical to Hobbycraft #1326 but with only a two-seat canopy. Unlike the Hobbycraft kit, the decals are not the highlight of this kit. Molded in light gray with engraved panel lines. (1) 388 TFW, HL Hill AFB, USAF SerNo 78-0096, Block 01 in "Charcoal Lizard" (Euro 1) paint scheme (2) Israeli Air Defense Force, #003, USAF SerNo 78-0356, Block 05 (crashed)
	Manufacturer Intech Kit # T-050 Date Released: ??? Description: F-16A/B Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B. Identical to Hobbycraft #1326. Unlike the Hobbycraft kit, the decals are not the highlight of this kit. Molded in white with engraved panel lines. (1) 174 TFW, 138 TFS, NY New York ANG, USAF SerNo 79-0404, Block 10B (2) Royal Danish Air Force, #ET-614, USAF SerNo 80-3614, Block 15F (3) Israeli Air Defense Force, #724, USAF SerNo (unknown)
	Manufacturer Intech Kit # T-055 Date Released: ~2000 Description: F-16C Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 25/32 F-16C. Identical to Hobbycraft #1327 but with only a single-seat canopy. Unlike the Hobbycraft kit, the decals are not the highlight of this kit. Molded in light gray with engraved panel lines. 52 TFW, SP Spangdahlem, USAF SerNo ???(8515), Block 30 F-16C
	Manufacturer Intech Kit # T-056 Date Released: ~2000 Description: F-16D Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 25/32 F-16D. Identical to Hobbycraft #1327 but with only a two-seat canopy. Unlike the Hobbycraft kit, the decals are not the highlight of this kit. Molded in light gray with engraved panel lines. 52 TFW, SP Spangdahlem, USAF SerNo 85-1572, Block 30B F-16D with NSI (small) inlet
	Manufacturer AeroPlast Kit # 00288 Date Released: ~2006 Description: F-16C/D Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit can be built as a Block 15 F-16A/B or 25/32 F-16C/D. A rebox of the Intech molds (the trees still say Intech) Includes parts for both single-seat A/C and two-seat B/D versions. Does not include bulged main landing gear doors or any other mods included with the Block 52 upgrade. Molded in light gray with engraved panel lines. Polish Air Force, #4040, USAF SerNo 03-0040, Block 52+ F-16C
	Manufacturer AeroPlast Kit # 00295 Date Released: ~2006 Description: F-16C Block 40B Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit can be built as a Block 15 F-16A/B or 25/32 F-16C/D. A rebox of the Intech molds (the trees still say Intech) Includes parts for both single-seat A/C and two-seat B/D versions. Does not include F110-GE engine, MCID 'large mouth' inlet, WAR HUD, bulged main landing gear doors or any other mods included with the Block 40 upgrade. Molded in light gray with engraved panel lines. 31 FW, 510 FS, AV Aviano AB, USAF SerNo 88-0413, Block 40B F-16C
	Manufacturer Smer Kit # 867 Date Released: ??? Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16A. Israeli Air Defense Force, #138, USAF SerNo 78-0325, Block 05
	Manufacturer Smer Kit # 868 Date Released: ??? Description: F-16B Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16B. General Dynamics Demonstrator, GD, USAF SerNo 75-0752, FSD #8 F-16B

	Manufacturer Trumpeter Kit # 1605 Date Released: 1999 Description: F-16A/B Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 15, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B. The intake is blocked a short distance past the inlet lip. Cockpit detail is minimal with poor ACES II seats. Canopies can only be shown in the closed position. Includes both standard and extended vertical base base housings, exhaust nozzles for a closed F100-PW and an open F110-GE engine. External stores include two AIM-9s, one centerline and two 370 gal wing fuel tanks. Decals are of the "stick-on" type and do not represent any F-16. Molded in white with very large and deep engraved panel lines.
	Manufacturer Trumpeter Kit # 80205 Date Released: 2000 Description: F-16B Plus Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 15, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B. Identical to kit #1605 above, with new box art. Molded in white with very large and deep engraved panel lines.
	Manufacturer Income Kit # IE1508 Date Released: 1999(?) Description: F-16N "Top Gun" Out of the box this kit is a Block 15, and can be built as either an F-16A or F-16B. It is NOT an F-16N. Identical to the Chinese Trumpeter kit. Decals are of the "stick-on" type and do not represent any F-16. Molded in gray with very large and deep engraved panel lines.