LT Motta Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hi gents, Well... I've started to be bored with my current projects and as an Israeli GB has been opened in my "brazilian modeling forum"... I couldn't resist and opened another box... The kit Some help: The progress so far: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Tub looks superb so far, very nice. Eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Brilliant work so far José Can't wait to see the rest. /Bosse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 A fine choice, I look forward to seeing you tackle this one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 nice cockpit! like the seat cushions! the correction set looks like all SUFA specific parts though! how about fit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 Thanks gents! Exdraken, I haven't tried the correction set yet, I'm working on the co-pilot IP hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 I'm back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 nice cockpit! like the seat cushions! the correction set looks like all SUFA specific parts though! how about fit? Hi Werner, I struggled a bit with the spine. A lot of "dremel", plus hairdryer and milliput. I'm happy so far even the recessed lines are soft... but if I knew (previously) that the most "disturbing issue" is the panels lines which are 3,5 mm backward to where they should be so all details are pushed back 3,5mm, I wouldn't buy it... I could live with that. Anyway... now I will use it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper15 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Great start, I've always liked the look of the IAF F-16s. I will get around to building one soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 More details added: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Looks good. I started on the F16F Desert Falcon a couple of summers ago and it reduced me to tears, bad fit, warping, gaps the whole nine yards. Eventually what could be salvaged went into the spares box and the rest into the bin. It has made me steer clear of Kinetic since, I hope you have a lot more success! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Many thanks, Phil! I'm happy with this experience until now. I think the Kinetic F-16 kit is a good kit with a lot of details. Much better than Hasegawa in this point and maybe just a little better than Tamiya but I have to admit that the fitting is not so great like the others. Actually I believe the kit has loads of "invisible flash" and this is the biggest issue for bad fitting (IMHO). So now, I'm used to pass my fingers along all edges and if they are sharp I kwon there is flash... So with some patience and many file (sandpapers and stick file) I believe I will get there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 The big plus for me with the Kinetic F-16 range is the amount of stores left over to put in the spares box. I built one of their F-16s a couple of years ago and yes, there were fit issues, but no more then some other mainstream manufacturers' kits. I also like the cockpit and particularly the seat cushions, what did you use? Following this closely. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 The big plus for me with the Kinetic F-16 range is the amount of stores left over to put in the spares box. I built one of their F-16s a couple of years ago and yes, there were fit issues, but no more then some other mainstream manufacturers' kits. I also like the cockpit and particularly the seat cushions, what did you use? Following this closely. John Hi John, I agree with you... there are loads of weapons in the box! About the seat cushions... I covered them with milliput (really nice stuff for modeling) and then I pressed a sandpaper on it before the milliput dries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 A bit more convincing... (www.f-16.net) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) Edited October 26, 2014 by LT Motta 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 cockpit dryfit: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Improving the wheel wells: Final look: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilan Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Very nice work so far! Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 She is getting in shape: Some colour: Saturday night... Jack attacks again... Until I'm waiting for my "acarajé" order!!! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Great work so far Jose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 Great work so far Jose. Many tanks, Calum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shan Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 ha ha ha, can always count on Jack to keep things "flowing" good? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Yeah! It's like a "magic potion" for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Upgrading the AN/AAQ-13... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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