Phil @ Flory Models Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 What is that colour actually for? The Radome? It's for the top light gray, 053 is for the dark gray and 050 is for the underside. I'm not shore what colour to do the nose yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeEaton Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Hmmm... I'm a little worried about 049. I think I'll wait until I see how it looks on yours first. I also haven't really found any reference pictures for the aircraft I'm modelling. Oh well. Looking forward to more updates Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrre Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Unless Tamiya has included the paratail you can't build a Greek F-16 straight from the box. I didn't notice any extra tail parts in the sprue layout I saw some time ago. K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 Unless Tamiya has included the paratail you can't build a Greek F-16 straight from the box. I didn't notice any extra tail parts in the sprue layout I saw some time ago.K There is only the standard tail, no paratail That said it is a separate part so I think Tamiya are going to milk it for every last type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrre Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 There is only the standard tail, no paratail That said it is a separate part so I think Tamiya are going to milk it for every last type. Looking forward to the milking part. Greek F-16's. Sexiest thing around... Not mine but still a cool pic. This from Norway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drewe Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 It's for the top light gray, 053 is for the dark gray and 050 is for the underside. I'm not shore what colour to do the nose yet Bear in mind that Tamiya's painting instructions are wrong. . .all the aircraft in the kit are actually two tone (36270/36118) not three as the kit would have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 Bear in mind that Tamiya's painting instructions are wrong. . .all the aircraft in the kit are actually two tone (36270/36118) not three as the kit would have it. My learned friend is correct, all modern F-16 are now two tone of light ghost gray and gunship gray so you can forget 049 after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenshb Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I think aircraft repainted at Fort Worth and new deliveries in that scheme are still painted three colours, whereas aircraft painted at USAF maintenance depots are omit the Light Compass Grey. Jens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 A few more pics for you. Filled the pin marks. Refitted the big mouth intake after installing the hasegawa small mouth. Don't ask and thanks to Jay's fantastic files and sanding sponges ( available from this site @ http://www.britmodeler.com/forums/index.php?showforum=92 )I had it looking good in no time. and a few pics of were I'm at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Looking good still... You'd never know about the big mouth/small mouth debacle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 Looking good still... You'd never know about the big mouth/small mouth debacle! I know, you have to be a real rivet counter to notice the difference from a foot away. I was going to leave the small mouth on as it was a good fit, but as I was seeing how good it was on, when the CA gave way, so with a bit of a clean up the Tamiya one dropped in fine. So I'm back on track. The only thing is it's so well made that you have to watch out when sanding not to over do it, as the joins arent that forgiving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Keep those posts coming Phil - It'll come in as handy reference when we all start shelling out F-16s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrre Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 One question: Is the kit that much an improvement over the old Hasegawa kit? K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 One question: Is the kit that much an improvement over the old Hasegawa kit?K Yes in a word. It is the same detail as the 1/32 and almost the same build. The same cockpit and seat as the 1/32 just scaled down The same fuselage and fin as the 1/32 just scaled down The only difference apart from scale is: leading edge flaps are fixed no detailed, removable engine no metal main gear no rubber tyres no interchangeable nozzles, it's fixed open so far I haven't used any filler apart from my own fault on the intake. It is a bit expansive compared with the Hasegawa but you don't need any extras to make a fantastic Falcon. It can be made out of the box. My only compliant is the pin marks are in tricky areas to get to and decal harnesses are OK on 1/72 but not in 1/48. I would get some PE replacements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Very Nice work Phil Looking forward to seeing some more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 Well here's the Falcon in primer ready for painting tomorrow. Then it will have to wait for the decal (Bill answer your PM) But it will give me the chance to finish painting a SU-34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skii Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 You just KNOW this is going to be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 You just KNOW this is going to be good No poo-poo Sherlock! Phil - give Bill a break... he's Tom & Dick What decals are you having? D'ya reckon the cockpit would be ok OOB, or would you think a resin tub would be better? Looks pretty detailed from what I can see.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 This is where I have to hold back as the client doesn't want any weathering So no pre shading or panel toning on this one, she is just have a light sludge wash for the panel lines. This is the markings in question. As you can see this bird had just had a respray for the meet. So very little in the way of weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drewe Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Of more interest (if you're a Viper weenie like me!) is the presence of the Sniper-XR pod under the intake and the fact that she is carrying older LAU-114 launchers under wing whilst the wingtips have LAU-128/A launchers. . .like I say, if you're a viperholic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 Of more interest (if you're a Viper weenie like me!) is the presence of the Sniper-XR pod under the intake and the fact that she is carrying older LAU-114 launchers under wing whilst the wingtips have LAU-128/A launchers. . .like I say, if you're a viperholic! Hi Drewe, I couldn't work out if it was a sniper pod or the nose wheel door closing. I came to conclusion it was a sniper pod because of it being so far forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drewe Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Hi Drewe, I couldn't work out if it was a sniper pod or the nose wheel door closing. I came to conclusion it was a sniper pod because of it being so far forward. Look below the drop tank, you can see the Sniper's rear mounted cooling intake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 Paint time. This is to be very light weathering so no pre-shading to be done. First the nose cone was gunship gray with a few drops of black, and masked off Second the light ghost gray FS36375 VAMA050 all over as well as all the hard points, tanks and missiles. Third the gunship gray FS36118 VAMA053 I like the Vallejo gunship gray as it has the blue hint in it. I then went back to light ghost gray for the area under the cockpit and with the aid of french curves gave me a smooth curve. Next is a coat of Future to seal the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skii Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 mmmmmm neat work Phil - looks VERY pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 You're doing a great job Phil (what's new? ), but it's just too clean for me... I know it's at the client's request... A bit of pre-shading never hurt anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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