Lex77 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) Hi all, The F-104 build goes pretty fast so time for a second one. This time a Dutch F-16A from 311 sqn. The kit I will be using: The content; Will be using this decals; Haven't build a Hasegawa F-16 before, are there things to watch out for while building? Edited August 13, 2016 by Lex77 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skids Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Nice, built one a few years ago and certainly don't remember having any issues at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 This should be nice Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Think this kit has been around since the mid to late 80's as I built a few for a friend way back then and remember being impressed with the quality of moulding in both detail and fit. Looks to be plenty nice options on that decal sheet as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Some small progression on this one. Been building the cockpit. Not sure if I build it with pilot in the seat or make some seatbelts with tape. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Don't see many pilot figures in kits these days so I say go for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 Some more progress. Will need to speed this build up if I want to get it done before my vacation but the F-104 is almost done so can focus on this one. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 Some more progress. I'm beginning to think this one will not be ready for the deadline due to a trip to RIAT and a vacation but I will do my best. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Coming along very nicely Lex, I'm sure you will get her over the finish line in time. You never know we might bump into each other at RIAT! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 Coming along very nicely Lex, I'm sure you will get her over the finish line in time. You never know we might bump into each other at RIAT! I'm not so sure! I will be there on saturday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Yep, Saturday for me too. PM me if you would like to meet up, no problem if not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 Ok, just realized the deadline isn't 14th of july but it is august so I'm going ahead with this one. Painted all the colours just before RIAT. Pictures will follow soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 And here are the pictures. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Nice paint job Lex. She is coming along very nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Nice smooth paintwork. Looks a great surface to get the decals onto. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Have some trouble with the decals. The aftermarket decals don't have the stencilling so I ordered the stencilling. I hope they will arrive before the deadline. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share Posted August 12, 2016 Stencilling decals finally arrived! Hope I can make it before sunday night. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) And the decals are on. If everything goes according plan this one will be finished tomorrow night. Edited August 13, 2016 by Lex77 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 fantastic job, love the crisp look of these early Euro F-16s, will you put any weapons on it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 No weapons, only 2 underwing tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Really like the early F-16. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Nice one Lex, looking good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex77 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 And it's done!!!! Here a preview. Couple more pictures in the Gallery. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boman Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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