Vingtor Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 I failed to meet the F-16 GB deadline, but finally the model is finished. The model is built from the Hasegawa YF-16 kit as a base, with extra parts from Hasegawa's F-16A. Wheel wells and jet nozzle are resin parts from Aires while the jet intake is CMK. Decals are by Vingtor Decals.... Here are photos of the finished model. I will finish off this build with a photo the YF-16 together with the YF-17, a model that I did some 20 years ago. It was converted from the ESCI F-18A kit. The model is finished in Canadian markings, as a promotion aircraft for the Northrop CF-18L that was offered to the Canadians. Maybe I should polish it down and repaint it in YF-17 prototype markings. Nils 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 That is very nice indeed! I've always liked the look of the YF-16, and you've done a great job on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Lovely clean work there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike DeTorrice Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Nils, this is a superb build of the stunning YF-16 prototype ! This captures the amazing looks of that astounding aircraft beautifully. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Thats a very smart looking jet! Nice one Nils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clift Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Spectacular job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 A lovely build, and very nice to see the two LWF contenders together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arie Vos Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Very nice. I wonder what decals you used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Looks superb. This is definitely the best F-16 scheme even many years after it was made. I tried to build the Revell(?) kit of the YF-16 many years ago before it entered service. Problem was with all that masking I couldn't get it right using Humbrol Enamels and Halfords masking tape so it got binned. I then saved up my pocket money and had another go but that was a mess as well. Amazingly the little tow tractors and engines live on and one of the engine dollies is still in my cabinet with a 1/48 J79 on top. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocksAway Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Nils Very nice work. Coincidentally, I've just done my own YF-16 in 1/144th scale in this scheme - simply because it looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOAN Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 WOWW !! very nice build ! very inspiring and uncommon subject. Thanks for sharing with us. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewE Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Very nice work indeed. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougC Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 That's a beaut Nils. I was following your work during the GB & I know how much went into it so I'm glad to see it finally finished The thing that strikes me most is how different this "pretty delicate little" jet is from the latest Block-52s (or whatever they're up to now) that the F-16 has morphed into over 30+ years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I just love the colour scheme of that aircraft, it just stands out above all others in my opinion. Ever since i saw the same aircraft at Mildenhall in the 70's i've been a fan! Great job and presentation in showing off the scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Nydelig, Nils! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Very nice, looks great in the prototype scheme, unusual to see a colourful Viper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucio P Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Lovable! Very inspiring, hope to start soon my Arii with your 1/48 vingtor decals sheet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek A Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Spectacular build in 1/72nd, very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Looks cracking in that scheme. Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Nils, WHOA!! What an IMMACULATE YF-16. Delectable to look at.. you did SPLENDDIDLY on this one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybert Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I've been in love with the F-16 since seeing this prototype as a 11 year old, it inspired me to become a lifelong aviation enthusiast, and I was over the moon when, in 1987, I got my hands on the fighting falcon as a crewchief with the RNLAF. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 How did you manage to convert an F18 to a YF17? I thought that the YF17 was a much smaller a/c. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerPaulo Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 excelente work!!!! glad to se this pre-Viper, she look soooooooo good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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