Lex77 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 A shame the Kinetic didn't work out. A good start on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Thanks Dave. No worries mate. A shame the Kinetic didn't work out. A good start on this one. Thanks Lex. More done today. The Aires exhaust shroud was added then I attached the spine and wings: IFF 'Bird Slicer' antennae fitted. Note also the HUD repeater on the WSO's coaming: Added some 'plumbing' to the main landing gear wells and attached the intake. Small bit of filler was required on the exhaust shroud join and the join of the intake: A few more bits to attach and filler to clean up. Once that's done, should be ready for paint. More soon. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 More done today. Fuel tanks with pylons attached: These are from the Kinetic kit as they've more detail than the Hasegawa offerings. Added a bit of detail to the WSO's coaming in the cockpit: Most of the airframe has been cleaned up. Added the pylons to the wings, the Sniper pylon and the last of the lumps and bumps. Having trouble getting the Y shaped plate that sits atop the main landing gear well to sit properly, hence the tape. Once it sets just need to add the centre line pylon. Not much more to do now before painting. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 Final clean up and the kit is ready for paint: Next update soon. Dave 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Another great looking viper, the speed you build these things is insane! Look forward to the paint going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 Another great looking viper, the speed you build these things is insane! Look forward to the paint going on. Thanks mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 After a busy few days at work, i've managed to get a couple of hours at the bench today. All the sub assemblies are finished: Pavla ejection seats: Aires exhaust, weathered with some Tamiya powder: Ordnance and Sniper pod glossed and ready for decals: The AIM-120's are from the Hasegawa kit, the AIM-9's and Sniper from the Kinetic kit and the GBU-38's from an Academy F-15. Fuel tanks: Painting on the airframe has started also, but no pictures as yet. Will be over a week before I get back to this as I'm off to Warsaw for a few days. More soon. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Housesparrow Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 What kind of powder did you use inside the nozzle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 What kind of powder did you use inside the nozzle? Tamiya weathering powder, applied with a stubby brush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Hi Dave, Just went through your WIP and glad to see the Hasegawa kit is working out ok and it's progressing well, I have the Kinetic Sufa and I'm a bit worried now !!! Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Hi Dave, Just went through your WIP and glad to see the Hasegawa kit is working out ok and it's progressing well, I have the Kinetic Sufa and I'm a bit worried now !!! Guy Cheers Guy. As I've mentioned in earlier posts, I built the Kinetic Sufa and it was no where near as bad as the boxing i'd initially used for this project. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Back from a few days in Warsaw and have managed to get the kit painted and glossed, ready for decals: Colours are (all Model Master acrylic): 4757 Neutral Grey, 4722 Radome Tan and 4709 Dark Tan. Hopefully get the decals on tomorrow. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Decals on: All sealed in with a coat of gloss. Next up is the panel line wash. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 More done. Wash on: Wash off: Sub assemblies: Landing gear has been added so will let that cure overnight. More soon. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Looking very good your Viper. The color scheme is beter than the 'standard' USAF grey. Jan Remco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Looking very good your Viper. The color scheme is beter than the 'standard' USAF grey. Jan Remco Cheers Jan. I think most schemes are better than the dull old grey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Nearly there. Landing gear, ordnance, Sniper pod, fuel tanks, ejection seats, HUD, horizontal stabilisers, exhaust, pitot tube and FOD covers all added. Sealed in with a top coat of Vallejo matt varnish: A coat of Tamiya Smoke has been added to the canopy (the Hasegawa kit part, like the Kinetic one requires this to replicate the tint) so I just need to paint the frame of the canopy and attach .A light dusting of weathering, a few RBF tags and the static dischargers to be added and that will be that. More soon. Dave 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Hi Dave , That is one nice looking F-16 like the load out, you seem to be near the finish line now. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Hi Dave , That is one nice looking F-16 like the load out, you seem to be near the finish line now. Guy Cheers Guy. Yes, only a few more bits to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Final touches added and that's it finished. More pictures in the RFI thread here Thanks to all who commented/followed. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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