Thursday, September 1, 2016

A Review of #12541 - F-16C USAF Multirole Fighter kit by Academy

F-16C USAF Multirole Fighter

Published: July 6th, 2016     
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Reviewed by: 
Camden & Dave Koukol, IPMS# 46287
Scale: 1:72
Company: Academy
Price: $20.00
Product / Stock #: 12541

Background

Developed in the 1970’s and first fielded in the early 1980’s as the US Air Force’s lightweight multirole fighter-bomber to replace the F-4 Phantom and A-7D Corsair II, the F-16 Fighting Falcon established itself as one of the most capable, reliable, and cost-effective aircraft in US Air Force history. One of the specialized roles the F-16C inherited from the F-4 was that of Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD), in Air Force parlance known as “Wild Weasel.” F-16C Block 50 and 52 aircraft equipped as Wild Weasels began production in 1991, and still serve as USAF’s primary SEAD platform.

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A Review of USN F-14A VF-2 "Bounty Hunters" by Academy

USN F-14A VF-2 "Bounty Hunters"

Published: July 6th, 2016     
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Reviewed by: 
Chad Richmond, IPMS# 10346
Scale: 1/72
Company: Academy
Price: $31.00
Product / Stock #: 12532

When I first saw the box, I was hoping for a brand new 1/72nd scale F-14A. But alas, the only thing new was a splendid Cartograf decal sheet. This is the same kit that has been receiving new decals since 2011 in an attempt to revitalize it. I believe the basic kit dates back to 2008, or earlier, and basically is a factory issued aircraft, with no modifications or upgrades.

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