1:48 F-16 I Sufa - Exhaust Nozzle (for GWH Kits / 3D-Printed)

Eduard F-16I Sufa exhaust nozzle — 1:48 (for Great Wall Hobby)

A detail accessory from the Czech company Eduard in 1:48 scale, made by direct 3D printing in resin. It is not an aircraft kit but a replacement part — a faithfully rendered engine exhaust nozzle that replaces the plastic nozzle in the F-16I Sufa kit from Great Wall Hobby. The nozzle is one of the visually exposed places on a model and 3D printing offers sharper and deeper detail of the petals and the inner ring than split injection-molded plastic can manage.

Use and fitting

• Intended for the F-16I Sufa kit from Great Wall Hobby in 1:48 scale.
• Wash the parts in lukewarm water with detergent — that removes residues of uncured print resin.
• Cut the print supports off with a sharp scalpel or a fine saw and do not snap the material.
• Sand the marks left by the supports gently, always with airway protection and ideally wet.
• Glue it with cyanoacrylate; cement for plastic does not hold on resin.

Painting tips

Lay down primer on the resin first, otherwise the paint holds badly. Paint the F-16 nozzle with a combination of metallic shades — the inside in darker scorched and titanium tones, the outer petals in a lighter metal. Emphasize the transitions and the heat tinting with fine filters and pigments; a wash into the recesses will pull out the structure of the petals.

Who the accessory is for

For modelers building the F-16I Sufa from Great Wall Hobby who want to lift one of the most visible details of the rear end. Working with 3D printing and cyanoacrylate assumes at least basic experience.

The accessory is supplied unassembled and unpainted. The base kit, paints and glue are not included in the package. Use a respirator when sanding resin and ventilate.