Lockheed F-16C "Blue Splinter" 86-0335 354th Wing 18th AGRS Eielson AFB Alaska 2018 in 1:72 scale
This is the Lockheed F-16C "Blue Splinter" 86-0335 354th Wing 18th AGRS Eielson AFB Alaska 2018 in 1:72 scale by Hobby Master.
The Lockheed F-16C “Blue Splinter” 86-0335, flown by the 18th Aggressor Squadron of the 354th Wing at Eielson AFB, Alaska in 2018, was uniquely configured to simulate advanced enemy fighters in U.S. and allied training exercises. What set this aircraft apart was its striking arctic-themed blue splinter camouflage, designed to disrupt visual tracking during mock dogfights in the snow-covered terrain of the Alaskan range. More than just a paint job, 86-0335 served as a critical training asset in Red Flag-Alaska, combining the F-16’s agility and radar cross-section with specialized tactics to challenge even fifth-generation fighters, making it a vital tool in maintaining air superiority readiness.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
The Lockheed F-16C “Blue Splinter” 86-0335, flown by the 18th Aggressor Squadron of the 354th Wing at Eielson AFB, Alaska in 2018, was uniquely configured to simulate advanced enemy fighters in U.S. and allied training exercises. What set this aircraft apart was its striking arctic-themed blue splinter camouflage, designed to disrupt visual tracking during mock dogfights in the snow-covered terrain of the Alaskan range. More than just a paint job, 86-0335 served as a critical training asset in Red Flag-Alaska, combining the F-16’s agility and radar cross-section with specialized tactics to challenge even fifth-generation fighters, making it a vital tool in maintaining air superiority readiness.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
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