Vultures1 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) This is the Hasegawa F-16C as a Block 30 USAF Aggressor of the 18th Fighter Squadron from Eielson AFB. I used the F-16CJ (Block 50) boxing, which includes most of the bits needed for Block 30/40/50 Vipers, together with Twobobs ‘Blue Fox Bandits’ decals, an Eduard F-16C Zoom set, a Master pitot tube, Wolfpack Designs’ AN/ALQ-188 ECM pod, and Astra Decals reinforcement plates. To that I was able to add an Eduard Brassin ACESII seat and GE F110 nozzle (for Tamiya) and some Armory Block 30 wheels thanks to Tony Oliver – check out his multiple F-14 WIP for a modelling masterclass! Although perhaps surpassed by later kits, the Hasegawa F-16 goes together very nicely despite some compromises: for example, the M-61 port needs modifying and the ECM antennae on the wings should be through the leading edge rather than under it. Nonetheless, I would definitely add another Hasegawa F-16 to my Aggressor collection – Flogger scheme next! Edited February 27, 2018 by Vultures1 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Stunning build in a great scheme. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Great looking F-16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 On 2/27/2018 at 5:40 PM, Alpha Delta 210 said: Stunning build in a great scheme. On 2/27/2018 at 7:09 PM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Great looking F-16 Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovely Pig Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 (edited) Now that's nice. Can you tell me your masking process for it? Edited March 1, 2018 by Lovely Pig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 6 minutes ago, Lovely Pig said: Can you tell me your masking process for it? Thanks! Not sure it counts as a "process" but I masked with a combination of blu-tack sausages and masking tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convair Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Colorful and beautiful. Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbrownra Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Beautiful, striking colour scheme. Great photos too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Well done.. I like this camouflage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Lovely build, and yes, a great scheme. IMHO, F-16's can look boring in dull grey, but this one has been executed very well. I like the finesse of the finish, with subtle pin washes I'm guessing? Well done! Cheers Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 16 hours ago, Convair said: Colorful and beautiful. Very nice! 16 hours ago, arbrownra said: Beautiful, striking colour scheme. Great photos too! 3 hours ago, matteo44 said: Well done.. I like this camouflage 1 hour ago, Terry1954 said: Lovely build, and yes, a great scheme. IMHO, F-16's can look boring in dull grey, but this one has been executed very well. I like the finesse of the finish, with subtle pin washes I'm guessing? Well done! Cheers Terry Thanks chaps, I really appreciate your comments. Yes, grey (gray?!) F-16s can sometimes be a little dull but the Aggressor schemes definitely brighten things up. Terry, you are right: the camo scheme is painted over a black-base with a finishing oil wash of Paynes grey. The Hasegawa panel lines take the wash nicely to break up the colours without looking overdone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldone Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 A nice build and looking really nice.You have made a good looking F-16. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Vultures1 said: Thanks chaps, I really appreciate your comments. Yes, grey (gray?!) F-16s can sometimes be a little dull but the Aggressor schemes definitely brighten things up. Terry, you are right: the camo scheme is painted over a black-base with a finishing oil wash of Paynes grey. The Hasegawa panel lines take the wash nicely to break up the colours without looking overdone Ah, I thought so. The use of Paynes grey/gray really works on this. I'm practicing more with washes now and the key seems to be staying as subtle as possible. My wife paints as her hobby and she has a wonderful collection of good quality oils which I occasionally "borrow" ..... BTW I see you are in Somerset. Is the weather as bad as here in Dorset? Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 25 minutes ago, Terry1954 said: Ah, I thought so. The use of Paynes grey/gray really works on this. I'm practicing more with washes now and the key seems to be staying as subtle as possible. My wife paints as her hobby and she has a wonderful collection of good quality oils which I occasionally "borrow" ..... BTW I see you are in Somerset. Is the weather as bad as here in Dorset? Terry I know there are other approaches to creating washes but I prefer oils thinned with white spirit, mainly using Paynes Grey and Burnt Umber. I imagine your wife's paint palette may take a few hits as you experiment ... Yes, Somerset is definitely a white-out. Stay safe down in Dorset! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 I do love the aggressor schemes, looks awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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