The Zhengdefu and Kitech kits are based on the Hasegawa 1:72 kits. Sprues have been re-arranged to some extent but the heritage is obviously Hasegawa. Box art and markings are the same as Hasegawa, but the decal sheets are inferior to the original Hasegawa decals. I don't know if this is an 'authorized' copy but, since Zhengdefu is from China, I seriously doubt it is. Panel lines are more deeply engraved than the Hasegawa kits, and inaccurate in many places. The (NSI only) intake design and external stores are identical to the Hasegawa kits. Ejection seats are ACES II.

	Manufacturer Zhengdefu Kit # DF343 Date Released: 2001(?) Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 25/32 or early Block 30 F-16C (in spite of the F-16A kit title). External stores include two AIM-9Js, two AIM-9Ls, two UK BL-755 cluster bombs, two 370 gal wing tanks and a 300 gal centerline tank. The Shaw AFB 363 TFW markings depicted on the box art are not included. Molded in light gray. (1) 86 TFW, 512 TFS, RS Ramstein AB, USAF SerNo 84-1239, Block 25C (2) 58 TFW, 312 TFTS, LF Luke Falcons, USAF SerNo 83-1121, Block 25, "F-16C No 1" Note - the first F-16C was actually 83-1118 (not 83-1121)
	Manufacturer Kitech Kit # 08M-M343 Date Released: 2001(?) Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 25/32 or early Block 30 F-16C (in spite of the F-16A kit title). Identical to the Zhengdefu release with new box art. (1) 86 TFW, 512 TFS, RS Ramstein AB, USAF SerNo 84-1239, Block 25C (2) 58 TFW, 312 TFTS, LF Luke Falcons, USAF SerNo 83-1121, Block 25, "F-16C No 1" Note - the first F-16C was actually 83-1118 (not 83-1121)
	Manufacturer Zhengdefu Kit # DF344 Date Released: 2001(?) Description: F-16D Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 25/32 or early Block 30 F-16D. External stores include two AIM-9Js, two AIM-9Ls, two UK BL-755 cluster bombs, two 370 gal wing tanks and a 300 gal centerline tank. Molded in light gray. 432 TFW, 13 TFS, MJ Misawa Japan, USAF SerNo 85-1513, Block 30A with NSI (small) inlet
	Manufacturer Kitech Kit # 08M-M344 Date Released: 2001(?) Description: F-16D Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 25/32 or early Block 30 F-16D. Identical to the Zhengdefu release with new box art. 432 TFW, 13 TFS, MJ Misawa Japan, USAF SerNo 85-1513, Block 30A with NSI (small) inlet

In 2000 Revell-Germany issued an all new release, sharing no parts with the old Revell kits. These kits feature excellent detail throughout, rivaling and even exceeding the Hasegawa kits. Cockpit has raised detail, afterburner can is realistically deep, and landing gear bays well detailed. Monogram later reissued a version with new markings.

	Manufacturer Revell-Germany Kit # 4612 Date Released: 2000 Description: Lockheed F-16A MLU Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16A/AM. External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-120s, correct 370 gal wing and 300 gal centerline fuel tanks. Includes the extended parabrake housing and all MLU mods including the Belgian CARAPACE parts. Only the larger Block 15 horizontal tails are included, not the smaller tails for Block 10 and earlier, so check your references for specific airframes. Canopy can be built open or closed. The comprehensive decal sheet designed by DACO and printed in Italy (Cartograf?). Molded in gray with finely engraved panel lines. (1) 322 Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-063, USAF SerNo 86-0063, Block 15AC(MLU) (2) 313 Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-624, USAF SerNo 80-3624, Block 15D(MLU) (3) MLU OT&E Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-251, USAF SerNo 78-0251, Block 10B(MLU) (4) 31ere Escadrille, 10 WgTAC, Belgian Air Force, #FA-60, USAF SerNo 80-3551, Block 15D(MLU), NATO 50th Anniversary markings, RIAT Fairford 1999 (4) MLU OT&E Sqn, Belgian Air Force, #FA-93, USAF SerNo 80-3584, Block 15R(MLU) (5) 31 Sqn 10 Wing 'BL', Belgian Air Force, #FA-124, USAF SerNo 89-0002, Block 15AG(MLU) (6) 2 Wing 'FS', Belgian Air Force, #FA-46, USAF SerNo 78-0161, Block 10C(MLU)
	Manufacturer Revell-Germany Kit # 4363 Date Released: 2006 Description: F-16A Fighting Falcon "Anniversary" Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16A/AM. Identical to the MLU kit (#4612) with new decals. External stores include two AIM-9s, correct 370 gal wing and 300 gal centerline fuel tanks. Includes both the regular (short) and the extended parabrake housing. Includes both the smaller Block 01/05/10 and the larger Block 15-up horizontal tails. Clear canopy can be built open or closed. Molded in gray with finely engraved panel lines. (1) 349 Sqn, Belgian Air Force, #FA-25, "Spitfire" 50 yrs scheme, USAF SerNo 78-0140, Block 05 F-16A converted to F-16AM(MLU) (2) 323 Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-230, "Diana" 50 yrs scheme, USAF SerNo 78-0230, Block 05 F-16A converted to F-16AM(MLU) (3) 313 Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-145, "Redskins" 40 yrs scheme USAF SerNo 85-0145, Block 15Y OCU F-16A converted to F-16AM(MLU) (4) 311 Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-206, USAF SerNo 83-1206, Block 15U F-16A converted to F-16AM(MLU)
	Manufacturer Revell-Germany Kit # 4355 Date Released: 2005 Description: F-16B Twin Seater Out of the box this kit is a Block 15 F-16B/BM. Almost identical to the MLU kit (#4612) with new decals and a new tree of parts to build a 2-seat F-16B. The original single-seat forward fuselage part is still there, but no single seat canopy. External stores include two AIM-9s, two AIM-120s, correct 370 gal wing and 300 gal centerline fuel tanks. Includes both the regular (short) and the extended parabrake housing. Only the larger Block 15 horizontal tails are included, not the smaller tails for Block 10 and earlier, so check your references for specific airframes. Clear canopy can be built open or closed. Molded in gray with finely engraved panel lines. (1) 313 Sqn, Royal Netherlands Air Force, #J-265, USAF SerNo 78-0265, Block 05, NATO 50th Anniversary markings photos show this Block 05 to have the larger horizontal stabilizers (2) 2 Wing 'FS', Belgian Air Force, #FB-01, USAF SerNo 78-0162, Block 01 converted to F-16BM(MLU) (3) 363 TFW, SW Shaw AFB, USAF SerNo 82-1048, Block 15P later converted to ADF, then transferred to Jordan
	Manufacturer Revell-Germany Kit # 4633 Date Released: 2002 Description: F-16C Fighting Falcon Block 50/52 Out of the box this kit is a Block 50/52 F-16C. Identical to the MLU kit (#4612) with new decals and a new tree of parts to build a Block 50/52 F-16C. Unfortunately the bulged main landing gear doors are not included, only the standard main doors. New parts include the F-16C tail, MCID 'big mouth' inlet and F110-GE engine nozzle. The NSI 'small mouth' inlet and F100-PW engine nozzle are held over from the earlier release. External stores include two AIM-9s, four AIM-120s, two AGM-88 HARMs, two GBU-10s, one AN/ALQ-131 ECM pod, one AN/ASQ-213 HTS pod, and correct 370 gal wing and 300 gal centerline fuel tanks. Interestingly, the Block 01/05/10 smaller horizontal stabilizers are included (not present in the MLU kit). The A-model vertical tail is still included (from the MLU release) enabling you to build just about any block/variant of a production single seat F-16. Canopy can be built open or closed. Molded in gray with finely engraved panel lines. (1) 52 FW, 22 FS, SP Spangdahlem AB, USAF SerNo 90-0829, Block 50B (2) 366 FW, 389 FS, MO Mountain Home AFB, USAF SerNo 91-0362, Block 52D
	Manufacturer Monogram Kit # 85-5309 Date Released: 2002 Description: F-16C Fighting Falcon Out of the box this kit is a Block 50/52 F-16C. Identical to the Revell-Germany kit (#4633) with new decals. External stores include two AIM-9s, four AIM-120s, two AGM-88 HARMs, two GBU-10s, one AN/ALQ-131 ECM pod, one AN/ASQ-213 HTS pod, and correct 370 gal wing and 300 gal centerline fuel tanks. Canopy can be built open or closed. Molded in gray with finely engraved panel lines. (1) 20 FW, 79 FS, SW Shaw AFB, USAF SerNo 91-0379, Block 50D, Tiger Meet of the Americas 2001 markings (2) 113 FW, DC District if Columbia ANG, USAF SerNo 85-1464, Block 30A with NSI (small) inlet, USAF 50th Anniversary markings (3) 183 FW, 170 FS, Illinois ANG, USAF SerNo 86-0371, Block 30E with MCID (large) inlet, USAF 50th Anniversary markings

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