1/48 F-16C Texas ANG Lone Star Gunfighter Kinetic Gold #K48146 Factory Seal MISB

Description: I would like to clear some space on my shelves, so I need to part with some of my collection. Kinetic Model Kits has been very active in producing high quality 1/48 scale aircraft with an emphasis on interesting subjects. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been around for quite a while in service of the US and many allies. In 2008, Kinetic’s first attempt at a 1/48 scale model was a bit of a bust. Serious inaccuracies could not be fixed by modelers, so 14 years later, Kinetic created a new tooling to get things right. This is one of the kits from that new bloodline. This release is part of the Kinetic Gold line and has markings for three different Block 30 aircraft, including the stunning Lone Star Gunfighters of the Texas Air National Guard. In this fully packed box, you get weapons like AIM-120B/C, AIM-9M/X, AIM-7X, GBU-12, GBU-49, GBU-24, GBU-31, GBU-38, as well as AAQ-13/14 & AAQ-28 Litening, AAQ-33 Sniper, ALQ-184 and fuel tanks. I found over a dozen listings for this kit on eBay (mostly from China and Europe), but as a Top Rated Plus US Seller, I have this in stock and can reliably ship this item very quickly. Here are a few examples of the abundant praise for the quality and stunning detail of this kit from around the web: The Kinetic Model Kits website does not yet have a page for this kit, since it is so new. From other sources, I have found this partial list of impressive features: · Positional flaps and slats· New engraving technology for crisp panel line and laser engraving for super detail· Full detail cockpit· Full intake· Super detail Main Landing Gear (MLG) and Nose Landing Gear (NLG) bays· Compatible with MAGFIRE ‘Magnetic Firepower” Kinetic’s Interchangeable Modern Weapons Set Scalemates.com has a listing showing this is a 2023 release based on the brand-new 2022 tooling. The site provides a link to download the complete 17-page instruction set and 4-page full-color painting guide. There are also loads of links to reviews, aftermarket parts and references for F-16s in general. Brett Green did an enthusiastic First Look Review on the hyperscale.com site. You get about three dozen high-resolution photos throughout the review, showing the sprues and the decals. He was impressed with the incredible detail in each area as well as the vast array of weapons made available in this release. In summary, he said: “This is a lovely kit. The model scores big in every category - its restrained surface textures, high level of detail, useful options, full ordnance fitout and gorgeous Cartograf-printed decal sheets.” Christian Höcherl published a thorough First Look Review on the German-language ipmsdeutschland.de site. He gives you photos of all the sprues and close-up shots of the remarkable detail of the moldings. You also get colorful photos of the painting guide and the superb decal sheets. He refers to an earlier review of a similar kit, but spends a good deal of time describing the numerous options for this kit, as well as the meticulous molding quality. He really liked this kit, saying: “This is not a kit for beginners, but people who want to have a spectacularly painted F-16 in the display case are in the right place. In addition, these variants will most likely not be available via separate decal sets. Seize!” Air Force Builder posted a 22-minute Unboxing Video on YouTube that starts with a couple of minutes of background discussion. He pulls out the wrapped sprues and then inspects the clear parts at length. The painting guide and decals are next and then major parts like fuselage and wings. You get to see everything, and he shares his extensive knowledge throughout the review. This kit is in a large, beautiful box about 15” x 10” x 3”. As you can see from the pictures, the box is in outstanding shape and is still sealed with tape strips, so I consider it factory sealed and absolutely gift-ready. This item contains one complete injection molded plastic model kit with over 500 detailed grey and 26 clear plastic parts and two large sheets of awesome Cartograf decals (designed by Fightertown Decals and Bullseye Decals). It requires cement and paint to complete as shown. I use eBay Managed Payments, but I no longer ship internationally. Auction winner pays the winning bid and for a limited time, this large item is offered with $10 Flat Rate Shipping in the US! No reserve and a low starting bid. Check out my other great auctions and listings for combined shipping. Good luck! Those familiar with my listings can tell that I really enjoy these products and the modeling hobby. I like to provide more than just the bare facts about the items, trying to lead you into discovering more about the subjects and optimizing your builds (if that is your goal). I started out picking up models that I was interested in, with the eye toward building them when I had time. Always a bargain-hunter, I accumulated many more than I can build, so I found myself in a Collector status (sounds nicer than a hoarder). As I am sure you have noticed, my items are almost always sealed and in mint condition (I call them Gift-Ready), since I only open them when I am ready to build them. Now I enjoy making these products available to my fellow modelers; both Builders and Collectors. For the Builders, there are probably better (at least cheaper) ways to add to your project lists than buying from me, but you know you are getting top quality. For Collectors, my goal is to save you a few bucks over the competition for the same item in factory sealed and collectible (or resellable) condition.

Price: 54.99 USD

Location: Bradenton, Florida

End Time: 2025-01-17T20:00:52.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10 USD