Ian Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 So after the B-25 I'm changing era's & scales launching straight in to my next build, a Tamiya F-16C-50. Will be doing a Spangdahlem machine from 2003, using an old Superscale sheet, adding the Eduard pre-painted etch set and a turned-brass pitot. Not quite OoB but close. Please feel free to comment, question and shout during the course of the build. Hopefully it won't give me too many headaches. Have a great weekend everyone. Best from NZ. Ian. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Brilliant bang seat! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) Primed with Tamiya acrylic grey straight from the rattle-can, then took some 1200 grit wet'n dry and rubbed it all back to a glass smooth finish. Next I masked-off the area around the radome and sprayed the radome with Xtracolour enamel (yes ENAMEL) Neutral Grey. After it had dried I brushed on a coat of Johnsons Klear to protect it and later masked it ready for... ...the 'light black' acrylic base coat, which is where it stands now. Not photographed are the ECM pod and drop-tanks which I've painted in Light Ghost Grey again with Xtracolour enamel. More soon. Ian. Edited June 30, 2019 by Ian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 Paint on: Used my preferred 'Mk.1 eyeball method', Tamiya acrylics and a dash of witchcraft to get the tones. Let me know what you think, I'm keen to get some feedback on the colours. Best from NZ. Ian. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Looks good from here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 25, 2019 Author Share Posted July 25, 2019 And now available with decals: Had to take a break from this and other builds whilst the 'little darlings' were off school on Winter hols. Anyhoos, they're back now and I can get-on with fettling plastic. Afterburner Decals stencils, Old Superscale sheet for the aircraft-specific markings, only used the kit decals on the drop-tanks and ECM pod. More soon. Ian. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 Last photos before final assembly: First time using Tamiya XF-86 Matt Clear, cut 4:6 with Tamiya lacquer thinner - Bl**dy marvelous finish, best acrylic matt I've ever used ! Hopefully finished next weekend. Please stay tuned. Best from NZ. Ian. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 And this is all with a spray can?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 22 hours ago, whiskey said: And this is all with a spray can?! No, Zach, none of it is painted with an aerosol. Interior, drop tanks and missiles are all Xtracolour enamels. Camo is all airbrushed Tamiya acrylics but mixed by eye then post-shaded. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Uh ok? I asked that because you stated it was straight from the rattle-can in your second post. I guess rattle-can means something different in the UK as that's a reference to spray paint here in the states. Either way thank you for the clarification and the build looks amazing so far. Can't wait to see the final product! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Thank you, Zach... cannot see the 'rattle-can' reference, maybe I edited it out. The only time I use them on aircraft builds is for clear coats before decaling. No matter, was able to grab a couple of hours this afternoon (it's Sunday here), the Falcon is now up on it's wheels all the nav & position lights are on as are the wingtip rails & missiles. If I get time tomorrow evening, I'll finish-off the 'office' and spray the exhaust nozzle. Definitely on 'short finals' now. Best from NZ. Ian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 ...unexpected and welcome day-off work, so finished the Falcon: Thanks to those who followed-along. More pics in the RFI section. Best from NZ. Ian. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 great result! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Spot on! Cheers, Andre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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