RESKIT RS48-0431 AIM-4D "Falcon" missiles (4 pcs) (3D Printed) 1/48 – set of missiles for USAF aircraft scale models

The ResKit RS48-0431 – AIM-4D "Falcon" missiles (4 pcs) (3D Printed) 1/48 set is a precise reproduction of one of the most iconic air-to-air missiles of the Cold War era. The box contains four AIM-4D "Falcon" missiles, manufactured using high-resolution 3D printing technology, ensuring excellent detail quality and crisp replication of even the finest control surfaces and tail details. The 1/48 scale allows their use with most popular aircraft models from that period.

Historical Background of the AIM-4D Falcon

The AIM-4D "Falcon" was the standard armament for United States Air Force (USAF) interceptor fighters in the 1960s and 1970s. It was the most widely produced variant of the Falcon missile, featuring an infrared-seeker warhead that enabled engagement in all weather conditions. The AIM-4D was deployed on aircraft such as the F-4D Phantom II, F-102 Delta Dagger, and F-106 Delta Dart. These missiles played an especially significant role during the Vietnam War and throughout the Cold War, serving as the primary defensive armament of the USAF. Despite certain limitations in combat, these missiles hold a key place in the history of US aerial weaponry.

Product Specifications:

• Scale: 1/48 – ideal for most plastic models from the Cold War era.
• User country: United States (USAF).
• Historical period: Cold War, Vietnam War – 1960s and 1970s.
• Material: high-quality 3D printed plastic – perfect details with no "injection" effect.
• Contents: 4 AIM-4D missiles featuring realistically detailed tail and control surface elements.
• Category: modeling accessories – missile set for plastic and resin models.
• Compatibility: F-4D Phantom II, F-102 Delta Dagger, F-106 Delta Dart, and other historical USAF fighters in 1/48 scale.

Why choose this set?

This set is dedicated to intermediate and advanced modelers who value historical accuracy and the highest level of realism. Thanks to the application of 3D printing, the missile models are incomparably more detailed than classic injection-molded parts. Perfect for upgrading Cold War era fighter models, this set enhances the value of any aircraft replica by adding faithful and realistic weaponry. Highly recommended for aircraft modelers of level 2/5 (easy assembly, aimed at experienced modelers but accessible to ambitious beginners).