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F-16F Desert Falcon - Block 60 Viper in 1/32! *Finished!*


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4 hours ago, keefr22 said:

Just been reading through your thread Alan & have to say there's some really fine modelling on show here, really good looking F-16!!

 

I have to say though that I also can't see the pic in your post above, I'm on a W10 laptop.

 

Keith

Ok thanks. Looks like I'm stuck with Village Photos. At least it works! 

 

Thanks for the encouraging comment as well! 

Al

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12 hours ago, general melchett said:

Great stuff Al, some really nice detail work going on there, should be a belter. A rather interesting and ungainly version of the old F-16 but then I'm fond of anything with odd lumps and bumps all over it, just ask the wife.....

Thanks matey, still got the skillz! As have you in the innuendo department :lol: 

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My building rate has far outstripped my photography, so only a couple of pics but lots of progress!

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Here are the remaining bits of ordnance - tanks, JDAMs, GBU-12s and AAMs. The UAE recently acquired AIM-9X so I'm going to add those. The bombs will be blue dummy rounds which can be interchanged on the magnetic racks with live GBU-24s or missiles. I'll probably do the AAMs as training rounds as I don't have the decals for the AIM-9X!

 

Also in the pic is the freshly repainted cockpit surround (the black suffered a bit from the placement of the canopy as a mask). Also, the display canopy has had the black framing painted rather than use the kit decals.

 

Once the black enamel was dry, I took it indoors for a spot of decalling. 

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The IsraDecal set is a delight to use. I am applying on a very smooth glossy finish using MicroSet and Sol and the results are excellent. Mercifully the UAE jets are remarkably stencil-free compared to the Israeli Sufa so this whole job only took two evenings.

Since this photo I've also applied Ultimate panel wash to bring out the detail - it didn't work brilliantly and tends to stick in the corners in a very annoying way, so I won't be using it again for camouflage finishes (still works well on metallics). The wings look nice though, so I'll post pics soon!

 

Cheers,

Al

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Can't 'Like' (or otherwise 'react') to your posts here either Al, so I'll have to say I really like how that jet is looking! The scheme looks great & that fin flash really sets it off - & everything is beautifully applied!

 

Great stuff !

 

Keith

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On 25/08/2017 at 9:41 PM, keefr22 said:

Can't 'Like' (or otherwise 'react') to your posts here either Al

 

That's really strange. Any idea why?

 

Thanks for your interest and kind comment at any rate!

 

Al

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Lack of 'likes' notwithstanding, we move on!

 

Matt coat applied (used Testors Dullcote thinned 50% with Mr Color Leveling Thinner):

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Landing gear attached:

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Also added weathering with pastel chalks. Don't want to overdo it.

Fitted the exhaust nozzle:

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Spent the rest of the time finishing the landing gear. I'm going to put lots of photos because it's the best fast jet landing gear and bays I've ever done! #brag

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Wiring added using enamelled copper wire in various gauges, and some parts from the Eduard wheelwell set.

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Would be something of an understatement to say I'm pleased with how this has turned out! Considering I haven't made a model this calendar year so far.

 

Cheers for looking, and sorry there are no like buttons on my posts! Still mystified about that.

 

Al

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10 hours ago, stevehnz said:

Damn, still can't give it a LIKE, nevertheless, it looks fantastic Alan, I really do LIKE that. :)

Steve.

 

6 hours ago, keefr22 said:

What Steve said!

 

Absolutely stunning build Alan, that tinted canopy is the icing on the cake!

 

Keith

Thanks very much, you guys! Customer was also happy :thumbsup2:

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On 4/23/2018 at 9:45 PM, planehazza said:

Seriously epic build.  Any issues with the intake emulsion peeling? Any tips to avoid runs? I'll be doing a paint pour on my 1/48 Viper, but I can't decide between Tamiya X2 or a semi gloss emulsion.

Sorry, I finally came back and answered your PM 😕

 

Thanks very much for the kind words! 

 

Alan 

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