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And your lack of awareness wasn’t confusing? You stated “This is incorrect for the F-16 kits” which was clearly incorrect. It should be obvious that Kinetic is following the precedent they set in version selection in the original series in the selection of versions in the Gold series.

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No, Kinetic has released A/B & C/D & E/F kits with both forward fuselage sprues (and canopies) in the original series. The recent Gold release 48160 is a Block 20 F-16A/B with both forward fuselage parts. I assume Gold versions of the C/D will follow. https://www.scalemates.com/kits/kinetic-k48160-f-16a-b-block-20--1519503 Note the decals in 48160 are identical to the previous (original series) release 48055. .

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Especially the mix&match engine nacelle panels! 👍

I have some RepliScale sheets that cover that period, primarily Hornets and Eagles.

Stop down the lens, increase shutter speed, put camera on a tripod.

Atlantis usually strives to accurately reproduce the original kit - flaws and all - rather than make any historically accurate corrections.

I agree, either 74-0160 or 76-0174. I believe these were the only airframes modified with the dorsal wave guide spine.

I lived just west of the Arlington airport back then, always stopped to watch the -15 fly overhead. Shot many photos back then with mutual buddy Jay M.

Just found this thread, the most obvious external clue (to me) is that the classic beetle had a flat windscreen, the super beetle had a curved windscreen.

Confused, are you building this kit? or offering it up for sale?

Did this Basics sheet ever get released? I don't see it on the website. Also, wasn't someone working on an NF-104A conversion with the rocket motor etc? I thought I saw it mentioned somewhere but I can't find it....