This is a 1/48 Plastic F-16A/C Fighting Falcon Model Kit from Academy Plastics. It"s for ages 10 and up. One of the key factors in modern combat aircraft is versatility. A plane that can serve in a variety of roles can drastically reduce the cost of operations of any air force by limiting the number of components needed for maintenance. The nimble General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is just that machine. The F-16 has become one of the most successful combat planes in history. FEATURES: Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in grey. The surface of the plane is decorated with fully engraved panel lines and rivet detail. Highly detailed cockpit interior, landing gear, and landing gear bay. Contains the optional parts to build either the -A or -C versions. A full complement of underwing missles dresses the craft quite nicely. Clear plastic canopy allows close inspection of cockpit. Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly. MARKING OPTIONS: One Decal Sheet with Markings for One Aircraft: 1: General Dynamics F-16A/C Fighting Falcon Airframe and Detail Colors: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Grey, Gunmetal, Green, Silver, Black, Orange, Amber, Aluminum, Gloss, Flat INCLUDES: One 1/48 Plastic F-16A/C Fighting Falcon Model Kit REQUIRES: Assembly Cement Paint (see MARKING OPTIONS) Brushes Sprue Cutter Modeling Knife File or Emery Board Scissors Tweezers Water for Decals Glue Tips or Toothpicks Cloth Adult Supervision SPECS: Scale: 1/48 Length: 10-1/2" (26.6cm) (approximately) Width: 8-1/2" (21.5cm) (approximately) Height: 2-1/2" (6.2cm) (approximately) COMMENTS: Keep small parts and sharp edges away from children. Care should be taken when using tools and modeling knives. Modeling paint should only be used by an adult in a well-ventilated area. jtt 8/8/00 ir/jl