phildagreek Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 This is my public return to aircraft modelling, after some unhappy experiences I gave it up for a while and concentrated on 1/35 armour. I saw this particular scheme on an aircraft on Flickr a while ago and it got me thinking...... Knowing i had a couple of weeks off this past Easter with not a lot planned & browsing some well known websites i happened upon Tamiya's 1/48 F16CJ. I've seen a few of these built up into quite spectacular models with good reviews of the kits and one or two built into this particular scheme. It is out of the box with some Eduard RBF tags and a Eduard Sniper pod with some masking tape seat belts. The decals are from Caracal and they were superb. It's brush painted with Humbrol enamels, the final colour is a 80/20 mix of gunmetal & gloss black, the weathering is very light, in fact almost non existent as I decided in the end that I didn't want to spoil it with my usual cack handedness at weathering. Considering I started it at Easter it is only just really finished. It was an enjoyable build and went together without any issues at all, good Tamiya all the way, the couple of small problems were my fault and I managed to fix them to a point where I am quite happy with it. It's not your eyes, some of the photos are black & white. Those of you who are F16 experts or rivet counters may want to look away. F16CJ 1 by phil da greek, on Flickr F16CJ 2 by phil da greek, on Flickr F16CJ 11 by phil da greek, on Flickr F16CJ 10 by phil da greek, on Flickr F16CJ 9 by phil da greek, on Flickr F16CJ 7 by phil da greek, on Flickr F16CJ 6 by phil da greek, on Flickr F16CJ 3 by phil da greek, on Flickr F16CJ 1 by phil da greek, on Flickr F16CJ 2 by phil da greek, on Flickr Be gentle now. Phil. 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 No need to be gentle, I think your Viper looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Strewth! 😀 That's a dark beauty and a fine build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Nice one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I would say you are back with a vengeance! No apologies needed, as this is a very nice model and hard to believe it's not airbrushed! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) That sir is a dang good come back build. Great looking Falcon ! ... What brand of paint did you use ? Edit: Doh !!! I missed it in your header description. Edited September 8, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_ Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Who needs an airbrush when you can do that. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 I've just found what I'm going to do with my 1/72 version of this kit. Caracal do 1/72 decals for it & I do like your home brewed paint mix, it looks great & really appeals to me. Thanks for sharing this super build & the bucket load of inspiration that comes with it. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twentecable Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 So I dont really like the F16 but this one is really nice to look at.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 Cheers Folks! I’m flattered by your comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Really nice `Falcon there Phil, great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Looks very nice on the 'thumbnails'. 😉 Much larger photos and some close-ups would be appreciated! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 whoever know the paint secret of have glass deserved a mug of beer, cheer mate, great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaracalModels Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Great Viper - I think you definitely nailed the color and the Have Glass look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 7 hours ago, CaracalModels said: Great Viper - I think you definitely nailed the color and the Have Glass look. Thanks very much, appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Now I do like that scheme. And an excellent build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 On 9/10/2019 at 10:09 PM, Mark4700 said: Now I do like that scheme. And an excellent build. Thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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