Lord Riot Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Best I've ever seen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Undoubtedly one of the best and most natural presentations that I've seen in the RFI section. Love it ! Cheers Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Magnificent but what scale? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 1 hour ago, RidgeRunner said: Magnificent but what scale? ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 Whoa if I'm honest I didn't expect this reaction for a grey F-16! Thank you all for your nice comments, I'm glad you guys like it! To answer some of the questions: The kit is the Tamiya 1/72 F-16C converted to an F-16B using donor parts from the Revell 1/72 F-16B kit. I didn't plan on doing it this rather long winded way but I made an irreversible balls up on the Revell B kit during construction, then couldn't find another kit since it is long OOP and therefore decided to have a bash at converting the nice Tamiya kit using salvaged Revell B parts. Due to the amount of modification needed (pretty much every part of the Tamiya kit needs some sort of modification) I don't think I'd attempt it again in this scale but for sure I'm happy with the final result. If the the old modelling saying rings true maybe we will see Tamiya release an F-16B/D soon? The base was a very spontaneous thing (it only took a few hours) to give the model a bit more life on the shelf after seeing some snowy pictures of F-16s operating at Bodø Airbase, simply baking soda fixed with hairspray over a painted apron made from card. From what I've read here on BM this isn't a great idea because baking soda isn't overly durable but it is ok for now as I'd like to build a larger, more permeant base using Precision snow when I find the time to display larger 1/48 and 1/32 models also. I have plenty more model plans that could use a snowy base in the future, Gripens, Viggens, more F-16s, F/A-18s etc.... Thank you all again, cheers, David. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Superbly done! Looks almost real in the photos!! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZL104 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 (edited) What? 1/72? That's unbelievable awesome. 👍 I guessed 1/48 or e.g. due to the HUD cover etc. even 1/32! Edited January 19, 2019 by PZL104 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Without doubt, one of the finest F-16 models I have seen on here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 1/72 ? You're kidding right !!! Wow, that just earned you additional brownie points. I'd assumed 1/48 at the least. Cheers Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I was sure it must be 1/48! Even more incredible such detail at 1/72. If you're not a professional modeller already you should be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rui Silva Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Congrats, one of the best models I've ever seen and in 1/72 scale it's amazing in realism! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 (edited) Gotta say the ones with the blue filter do look very real. From all my time at Bardufoss....you have captured the short winter daylight spot on👍 Edited January 19, 2019 by junglierating 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Exquisite! I'm not a big F-16 fan, but you've done a wonderful job on the little gal. Superb painting skills evident in this build! Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boman Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Very, very nice - well done! 🍻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 12 hours ago, mirageiv said: Whoa if I'm honest I didn't expect this reaction for a grey F-16! Thank you all for your nice comments, I'm glad you guys like it! To answer some of the questions: The kit is the Tamiya 1/72 F-16C converted to an F-16B using donor parts from the Revell 1/72 F-16B kit. I didn't plan on doing it this rather long winded way but I made an irreversible balls up on the Revell B kit during construction, then couldn't find another kit since it is long OOP and therefore decided to have a bash at converting the nice Tamiya kit using salvaged Revell B parts. Due to the amount of modification needed (pretty much every part of the Tamiya kit needs some sort of modification) I don't think I'd attempt it again in this scale but for sure I'm happy with the final result. If the the old modelling saying rings true maybe we will see Tamiya release an F-16B/D soon? The base was a very spontaneous thing (it only took a few hours) to give the model a bit more life on the shelf after seeing some snowy pictures of F-16s operating at Bodø Airbase, simply baking soda fixed with hairspray over a painted apron made from card. From what I've read here on BM this isn't a great idea because baking soda isn't overly durable but it is ok for now as I'd like to build a larger, more permeant base using Precision snow when I find the time to display larger 1/48 and 1/32 models also. I have plenty more model plans that could use a snowy base in the future, Gripens, Viggens, more F-16s, F/A-18s etc.... Thank you all again, cheers, David. And a fine 1/72 build it is! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Thank you chaps, the blue tint photos are natural light, simply a late winter evening gave a nice lighting for these. Cheers, David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Absolutely superb work - bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Stunning, all of the above and some, you have made a lot of people feel very inadequate 😆!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markmcguire25 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Fantastic job! The weathering, the cockpit, the burner can, all done perfectly. One of the best '16s I've ever seen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 That is one extremely well done F-16! Superb and very lifelike on all aspects! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue. Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 (edited) Awesome build of my favourite aircraft 🙏 1/72nd? mind blown 🤯 Edited January 23, 2019 by Rogue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 fantastic result! very realistic and rarely seen at all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorwegianWood Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Absolutely stunning!!! The weathering and the little stains of fuel and oil is perfectly spot on. It's like seeing a real RNoAF Falcon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 Thank you guys, I'm glad you like it. Yes Penguins are not often seen on a model of a Norwegian F-16 but for me probably the most interesting mission task they ever had. Cheers, David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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