SoftScience Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Hello all, My fourth build for 2017 is Hasgawa's F-16A in 1:48 scale. This is from the original boxing from the mid-1980s. I had great fun with this kit, thanks in large part to being a participant in Britmodeler's excellent F-16 group build. WIP thread is here The model represents an F-16A serving with the Royal Netherlands Airforce No. 311 Squadron, around 1985. The model is of an aircraft attending a bombing range exercise, hence the captive AIM-9 missiles, and live cluster munitions. The graffiti on the bombs is inspired by this photo taken at exercises in Skrydstrup, Denmark in 1986. The kit consists mostly of Hasegawa parts, but the drop tanks and ejection seat were cannibalized from a failed Tamiya F-16. The BL755 cluster bombs are from a Kittyhawk Jaguar, The AIM-9P is from Academy's phantom, and the ALQ pod (not really visible in these photos) is from Hasegawa's RF-4E. Paint is Tamiya, for the most part. The exhaust is Model Master Metalizer Stainless Steel. Decals are from the box, and had held up surprisingly well considering their age and pedigree. The walkways were hand painted. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Cracking Lawn Dart, really like the paintjob and your subtle weathering of it! Cool load out too! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 One of the finest F-16 models that I have seen on here for a long time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Very nice early F-16! With an interesting real load out Considering the kit's age it is holding up very well, especially against the Kinetic one.... The only really weak point is its engine nozzle! But even in this respect you managed to create depth with your great painting skills! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 That looks spot on, great paint work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Many thanks, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Great looking Viper. I like the difference in the weapon lay out. Jan Remco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Thanks, Jan. I try to make weapons loads a little different from what we normally see. It's hard to find good plastic weapons through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Like that a lot especially the subtle weathering. Terrific. Dermot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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