F-16A block 5/10 small stabilator 1/48

[TMReich]

1.  Is there a current 1/48 aftermarket source for the small stabilators?

2. are they included in any kit in 1/48?

3. Can anyone recommend a good source for drawings if I need to cut down the Tamiya ones?

 

Thanks

[habu2]

Early small stabs are included in the Monogram, ESCI, (early) Revell and (early) Tamiya kits.  Several reference books have good drawings, I'm away from home but will try to look when I return.

 

Best estimate is to cut the trailing edge even with the aft edge of the speed brake.

[Geoff M]

2 hours ago, TMReich said:

1.  Is there a current 1/48 aftermarket source for the small stabilators?

2. are they included in any kit in 1/48?

3. Can anyone recommend a good source for drawings if I need to cut down the Tamiya ones?

 

Thanks

Quickboost does multiple sets here is one example. LINK

 

Geoff M

[jenshb]

Cut the trailing edge in line with the speedbrakes.  Cut the leading edge back (Look at photos to see a suitable reference on the fuselage).  Cut the span to remove the chamfer on the trailing edge.

[habu2]

Overlay of big & small Hstabs

 

GD drawing of small Hstab,

root chord is 80.176"

tip chord is 24.053"

true length span is 67.7"

leading edge sweep is 40 deg

pivot point is at buttline 497.5

anhedral is 10 deg

 

 

Edited April 6, 2022 by habu2

[habu2]

Dimensions converted to 1/48:

root chord 1.67" (42.4mm)

tip chord 0.50" (12.7mm)

span length 1.41" (35.8mm)

 

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Edited April 6, 2022 by habu2
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[TMReich]

Thank you very much.  All of this has been helpful