Overview
F-16 kit card
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Profiles
- Small Model Kit Card
- Small plane in a kit card ideal for gifting to others
- Small Model Pieces
- Small plane without kit frame ideal for print & build
- Large Model Pieces
- 142% Scale to go BIG! Large plane without kit frame ideal for print & build
- Small Model Kit Card (A1 Mini)
- Add mini support for kit format
Filament
As shown:
- Esun PLA+ Gray
- Hatchbox Cool Gray
Tips
- Model requires close tolerances to ensure snug but not tight or loose fit
- Make sure the model cools to room temperature before assembly
- Ensure filament is properly calibrated with no excessive over extrusion
- Ensure good bed adhesion
- Make sure printer is fully calibrated
- Make sure print bed is clean & dry (soapy water is my favorite for cleaning - simple & works)
- Make sure filament is dry (wet filament can generate non-continuous flow that can cause bed adhesion issues)
- Cooling & Temps - make sure they are correct for your printer, build plate, and filament
Assembly
- Remove all pieces from the kit
- Debur as needed to smooth edges
- Glue tank together (optional but recommended)
- Glue missile together (optional but recommended)
- Let glue cure before proceeding to next step (optional but recommended)
- Insert wing into forward fuselage slot
- Insert tail into aft fuselage slot
- Insert tank pylon to wing
- Recommend aft end first, then press down softly on forward end. It will clip into place. (See gif below)
- Insert missile pylon to wing
- Recommend aft end first, then press down softly on forward end. It will clip into place. (See gif above)
- Place airplane onto stand
- Enjoy!