ya-gabor Posted October 14, 2025 Share Posted October 14, 2025 New line of kits from G.W.H in 48th scale is the F-16 Viper family. First to come this year is the F-16I Sufa version. Look forward to it. First glimpse of the new kit was few months ago with showing a 3D printed "test" of the kit. The latest news are views of the production tools for the fuselage. Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Walker Posted October 14, 2025 Share Posted October 14, 2025 If this follows the Su-27 family in regards quality, fit and accuracy, (as opposed to the F-15) this will be a cracker!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Walker Posted October 14, 2025 Share Posted October 14, 2025 On second look, it's a real.pity they didn't do "any" cockpit sill detailing. 😳 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted October 14, 2025 Author Share Posted October 14, 2025 14 minutes ago, Matt Walker said: On second look, it's a real.pity they didn't do "any" cockpit sill detailing. 😳 I dont know how representative is a 3D printed, lets say "preview" of what one is planning to produce. We will have to see the final plastic parts. Back in the days when designing the G.W.H Su-27/Su-35 kits (more than 10 years ago) it was a subject of lots of correspondence: to do or not to do details of the cockpit which are not detailed simply due to prevailing fashion amongst kit makers. Cockpit sills and lots of details which are visible on it when the canopy is open usually is neglected or provided later in the form of etching or other aftermarket extras. I believe that once it is there on the real aircraft then it should be incorporated into the kit to make life easier for modellers and of course to make the final product fare more authentic. Same goes for fine details further down inside the cockpit like around the rudder pedals or the side wall upholstery . . . For some companies it is an extra source of income to make any such details ONLY as part of etchings or 3D printings. By so doing they divide the modellers to the average (who will do or have to do with plastic parts with out extra details) and the Pro’s (who will buy all the aftermarkets). I prefer to give this choice to the modeller, provide as much detail as you know (on plastic parts) and let the modeller decide how “deep” is he willing to go into details when painting his kit. Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted October 14, 2025 Share Posted October 14, 2025 I am stoked about this upcoming release, and look very much forward to it. The F-16I is one of the coolest F-16 versions around, even more so in RSiAF colors. Any more photos of the test shots? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted October 15, 2025 Share Posted October 15, 2025 7 hours ago, Niels said: I am stoked about this upcoming release, and look very much forward to it. The F-16I is one of the coolest F-16 versions around, even more so in RSiAF colors. Any more photos of the test shots? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted October 15, 2025 Share Posted October 15, 2025 Guessing the price will be around $90 based on their other kits? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted October 15, 2025 Author Share Posted October 15, 2025 If the Czech Limited Edition MiG-21F-13 was $105-110 then a $90 for a G.W.H kit is a bargain!!!!! : ) : ) : ) Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted October 15, 2025 Share Posted October 15, 2025 Given that the A-10 is over $100, I’m betting it will be at least that. Likely more with tariffs and inflation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted October 15, 2025 Author Share Posted October 15, 2025 Before going into a "What if" and "Wish list" lets wait and see what it will be like! It should be out this year so there is not a long to wait to hold in hands the actual plastic and to know what the real price is. Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted October 15, 2025 Share Posted October 15, 2025 (edited) Some pictures have been posted in the similar thread over at Britmodeller.com https://tieba.baidu.com/p/10124785593 Edited October 15, 2025 by Niels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted October 15, 2025 Share Posted October 15, 2025 (edited) Sorry, please remove. Edited October 15, 2025 by Solo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted October 15, 2025 Share Posted October 15, 2025 These pics of the molds are driving my inner M C Escher crazy….. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted October 15, 2025 Author Share Posted October 15, 2025 The two parts next to the fuselage are strange shapes and could look for some like two different versions of the intake. In fact they are the main gear doors on Frame C. The engine and intake parts are on separate sprues (F, H & I) so in future it will be easily possible to add a new sprue for the other intake diameter and associated parts. Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted October 15, 2025 Share Posted October 15, 2025 Thanks for the correction @ya-gabor 😊 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted October 16, 2025 Author Share Posted October 16, 2025 Little bit more of the brand new 48th scale G.W.H F-16I Sufa kit. Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoosfoos Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 (edited) Looks like Kinetic are also expanding their F-16 range by including Israeli variants. I chatted with a Kinetic rep online and they said they are all based on the new tool. The will have a new dorsal spine to fit the new tool. Israeli weapons will be recycled from somewhere else. Edited October 17, 2025 by Hoosfoos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 @Hoosfoos In case you're not aware, this thread is about the GWH kit. There is a paralell thread on the upcoming Israeli F-16's to be released by Kinetic. But agree this looks promissing, 2 F-16I's in new molds - Xmas is comming early this year for sure! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dehowie Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 (edited) A highly detailed 48th F16 will go well but to be honest im more excited about the 32nd Hellcat from GWH. There are plenty like me with zero interest in modern Israeli as opposed to Scooters and F4’s from Yom Kippur etc. Now if the F16 was a Singaporean or other instead of Israeli well thats a different kettle of fish id be all over three or four. Edited October 17, 2025 by dehowie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ijozic Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 5 hours ago, dehowie said: There are plenty like me with zero interest in modern Israeli as opposed to Scooters and F4’s from Yom Kippur etc. Now if the F16 was a Singaporean or other instead of Israeli well thats a different kettle of fish id be all over three or four. I really don't care about Israeli variants as much as I don't care about Russian (post Soviet) ones, but it's rational to expect more F-16 variants from GWH. Since it's not clear what's happening with the Minibase F-16A, I am excited about GWH making F-16s as they do make pretty detailed kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted October 17, 2025 Author Share Posted October 17, 2025 I did write in the title of this forum: First of a family! WIth past G.W.H experiences in view it is VERY likely that other versions of the F-16 will follow. Have to agree and wait for them! Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bozothenutter Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 14 hours ago, Hoosfoos said: Looks like Kinetic are also expanding their F-16 range by including Israeli variants. I chatted with a Kinetic rep online and they said they are all based on the new tool. The will have a new dorsal spine to fit the new tool. Israeli weapons will be recycled from somewhere else. Didn't Kinetic once say they weren't going to do a Sufa? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 1 hour ago, Bozothenutter said: Didn't Kinetic once say they weren't going to do a Sufa? I guess they weren’t lying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted October 17, 2025 Author Share Posted October 17, 2025 Few more better images of the new G.W.H F-16I sprues from the show in Japan. Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted October 17, 2025 Share Posted October 17, 2025 Compare those wheel bays with bays of F-16 from Minibase... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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