Hot on the heels of the last brace of F-16s comes another commission build - this time using the much-vaunted Tamiya 1/32 kit.
So here's the kit, Aires jetpipe/nozzle and wheelwell sets and the Big Ed. Also along for the fun is the Astra Decals Aviano set for the Commander's aircraft circa 2003-4 which will be the subject of the build.
The subject aircraft is a Block 40 F-16CG rather than the CJ in the box, but as far as I can see around this time the only difference would be the WAR (Wide Angle Raster) HUD and the stiffener plates on the spine area. The HUD will be provided from the Academy kit, and the plates courtesy of AstraDecals yet again.
You'll be amazed to hear I've never made this kit before, so this should be fun! I've heard so many good things about it. It will be "all hanging out" - radar, gun bay and engine will all be on display. Should make for an eye-catching model!
Feel free to follow and comment, I'd be very grateful for your company!
All the best,
Alan