DaveJL Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) Hello all, Here is my entry for this GB: Kinetic 1/48 F-16D 'Barak' (or Barkeet, or Brakeet- take your pick!!) of the Israeli Air Force. Kit: Sprues: Decals: Was initially going to get some aftermarket decals but the kits ones are designed by Skys Decals and printed by Cartograf, so no need! Aftermarket (not much on this one) Although this is for the Tamiya kit, it does fit the kinetic kits. I'll also be adding some resin seats, brass pitot tube and probe covers. All weapons will be out of the box, including some lovely Python IV's and 600 gallon fuel tanks! Dave Edited April 16, 2012 by DaveJL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Will hopefully make a start on this at the weekend. Still gathering bits and pieces for it! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandwagon 106 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Can't get used to you building anything except Tomcats Dave! Nice choice, should look really good Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Can't get used to you building anything except Tomcats Dave! Nice choice, should look really goodJoel Haha, thanks mate! Feels a bit odd even taking it out of the cupboard, but i need a bit of a change! The Close Air Support GB is coming up soon so there's scope for at least 1 F-14 Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich F Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Hi Dave, Just a quick heads up on the jet your building, all the valley squadron jets are Block 30 and there are few differences from the Blk 40 jet that I'm building. For Blk 30 1. Don't use Pizza box antenna's (4x parts 001) 2. Don't use HUD Repeater for WSO (parts B18 and B5) use B2 instead 3. Use full compliment of Dorsal spine chaff/flare dispensers (6x parts SS9) Blk 40 only use 4 4. Leave off the pre-cooler (part 008) this is for Blk 40 5. The main wheel hubs differ (use parts H2) 6. Don't paint cockpit black, this only applies to Blk 40 I think that covers it, if I find any thing else I'll let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Hi Dave,Just a quick heads up on the jet your building, all the valley squadron jets are Block 30 and there are few differences from the Blk 40 jet that I'm building. For Blk 30 1. Don't use Pizza box antenna's (4x parts 001) 2. Don't use HUD Repeater for WSO (parts B18 and B5) use B2 instead 3. Use full compliment of Dorsal spine chaff/flare dispensers (6x parts SS9) Blk 40 only use 4 4. Leave off the pre-cooler (part 008) this is for Blk 40 5. The main wheel hubs differ (use parts H2) 6. Don't paint cockpit black, this only applies to Blk 40 I think that covers it, if I find any thing else I'll let you know. Thanks Rich. I bet you got that from the Isradecal book Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 That is very useful info for when I eventually build mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 That is very useful info for when I eventually build mine Agreed Mish. I never would have known that! Thanks Rich! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich F Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Thanks Rich. I bet you got that from the Isradecal book Dave How did you guess glad to be of use... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 How did you guess glad to be of use... Magic! Thanks mate. If you have any of the red RBF tags left over from your build, i'd gladly buy them off you if you no longer have a need for them! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Will get this started yet! Ordered a few bits and pieces from Hannants to tart it up a bit so will update when they arrive! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Extra bits arrived from Hannants today so will hopefully make a start in the coming week. Here's what i received anyway: Pavla seats, Master brass pitot tube, Dr Pepper AOA covers and Aerobonus self adhesive RBF tags. May order some cockpit etch depending on how i find the kit parts Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 How's this one coming on Dave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 How's this one coming on Dave? Haven't started it yet mate! Been working flat out so will try and get my VF-213 F-14 done at the weekend and make a start on this hopefully by next wednesday! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 Right, that's the F-14 done so i'll be making a start this week! Have a second F-16 loitering in the stash so need to get my skates on! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Finally made a start on this fine, rainy, cold, miserable day! Cockpit built up and ready for paint: IMG_2254 by davelyall1, on Flickr Isn't a bad 'pit in terms of how plastic ones go! Next up was to add the gun vent to the forward fuselage: IMG_2251 by davelyall1, on Flickr This is quite a bad fit as the piece is overly thick (as are quite a few parts on the kit it has to be said) I then moved on and added the two panels to the rear fuselage. I don't know why these are given as separate parts, quite annoying as the fit ain't great! IMG_2256 by davelyall1, on Flickr I built up the main landing gear bay and installed that to the lower fuselage next: IMG_2250 by davelyall1, on Flickr Same with the forward landing gear bay: IMG_2252 by davelyall1, on Flickr These sections require a good bit of work to get a nice fit, and there are a lot of raised ejector pin marks that need removed. As i'm adding a FOD guard to the intake mouth, i didn't bother painting the interior parts. Call it cheating if you will! Also built up the avionics spine: IMG_2253 by davelyall1, on Flickr The weapons: IMG_2257 by davelyall1, on Flickr The GBU-10's are from Hasegawa's weapons set 'D' whilst the AIM-9's, Python IV's, 600 gallon tanks, 300 gallon tank and the poorly fitting/shaped Litening pod are all from the kit. The only aftermarket i'll be adding to the cockpit are the pavla seats (with casting block still attached!) IMG_2255 by davelyall1, on Flickr It may not look it, but there's almost 4 hours of work there! Next up is to paint the cockpit and hopefully get the fuselage closed up. More to follow, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Good work! Pit looks pretty sweet, nice seats from Pavla though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Good work! Pit looks pretty sweet, nice seats from Pavla though. Thanks mate. Yeah, the cockpit isn't too bad for all you see of it when the seats go in! I was toying with the idea of buying an Aires one but binned that! Might just add some wire here and there to spice it up a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Looking at some of the modern kits, there is now better detail than ever, esp in the pits. Seats are generally the best upgrade, or most visually noticeable upgrade at any rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Looking at some of the modern kits, there is now better detail than ever, esp in the pits. Seats are generally the best upgrade, or most visually noticeable upgrade at any rate. True mate, especially on the F-16 as they are quite prominent if the canopy is displayed open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotthldr Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Having just built the Kinetic Blk52 kit beware of the instructions(although it may be isolated to Blk 52 kit), they are pretty vague in places and with several choices for basically the same part it can be confusing. Also check fit before committing to gluing as the fit of some parts is pretty appalling. Take your time and it'll build up into a really nice kit. Of note are you sure that's a LITENING pod and not the AN/AAQ-14 Targeting pod for the LANTRIN system as it looks too long in the picture to be LITENING? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Having just built the Kinetic Blk52 kit beware of the instructions(although it may be isolated to Blk 52 kit), they are pretty vague in places and with several choices for basically the same part it can be confusing. Also check fit before committing to gluing as the fit of some parts is pretty appalling. Take your time and it'll build up into a really nice kit.Of note are you sure that's a LITENING pod and not the AN/AAQ-14 Targeting pod for the LANTRIN system as it looks too long in the picture to be LITENING? Thanks for the heads up Scott. Erm...i think it is a litening pod! I know the Litening lll is somewhat stubbier and fatter than the original. I'll have a search and see what it brings up! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Just had a quick check and Scott is right, it is indeed a lantirn system, not a Litening! Would anyone have a Litening pod they would be able to spare? Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich F Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Looking good Dave, good to see you getting to grips with this kit, not the best is it? There should be a Litening pod included in the kit along with a sniper pod (which I've managed to lose somehow ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Looking good Dave, good to see you getting to grips with this kit, not the best is it? There should be a Litening pod included in the kit along with a sniper pod (which I've managed to lose somehow ) Thanks Rich. It certainly is a bit rough in places and the sprues are rather thick, but i do like the detail and the sheer amount of stuff in the box! I don't have a Sniper either, despite the instructions stating there is one! The other pod, i believe, is a Lantirn as, some research (and a heads up from Scott), shows that the Litening is a bit shorter and has two small round lenses on the nose of the pod as opposed to the one small and one large on the pod provided with the kit. Litening Lantirn (bottom right) I think my research is correct! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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