binbrook87 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) Just completed this one, not a bad kit at all..went together really well. The major letdown is with the instructions which are a bit vague at times, incorrect part number call outs and no paint or decal instructions for the weapons. Provided you have some reference material then you'll be fine. Paints are Vallejo Model air and Tamiya with the camo airbrushed freehand... altho it would have been a lot less stressful had I gone with masks! I also confess to missing a few of the tedious stencil decals off as I got bored! 😁 Anyway here she is, always loved the look of the beefed up F16s from Israel, Greece, Poland etc. Comments and tips appreciated. Edited April 12, 2020 by binbrook87 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Hi, very nice model! Turned out very convincing! My congratulations! I also assemble this same model right now (even same weapons configuration ) and I do find the kit very good, but instruction is really poor with some minor parts not shown, some not numbered etc. Still with good walkaround references one can figure out everything so not much a problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 It makes a very mean-looking machine indeed! Not an easy camouflage scheme to pull off with all those lumps and contours but you've nailed it. Great work 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 I've the Hasegawa version of this aircraft, I reckon its an amazing colour scheme & you've caught it beautifully. Something for me to aspire to. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 3 hours ago, Dennis_C said: Hi, very nice model! Turned out very convincing! My congratulations! I also assemble this same model right now (even same weapons configuration ) and I do find the kit very good, but instruction is really poor with some minor parts not shown, some not numbered etc. Still with good walkaround references one can figure out everything so not much a problem. Thank you for your kind comments. Regarding the weapons be very careful with the fins on the Rafael Spice. They've broken off so many times! Interestingly (or annoyingly) the 1/48th version has full colour paint instructions and separate weapons diagrams with full details so I don't know why they didn't use the same for this kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 6 hours ago, binbrook87 said: Thank you for your kind comments. Regarding the weapons be very careful with the fins on the Rafael Spice. They've broken off so many times! Interestingly (or annoyingly) the 1/48th version has full colour paint instructions and separate weapons diagrams with full details so I don't know why they didn't use the same for this kit? Spice is fragile indeed with 12 stabilizers each. But so far so good. Actually instruction has NO reference for decals placement on weapon set!!! I found an instruction for dedicated IDF weapons set on the web and will use that... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Superb build and finish. I like the Israeli camouflage scheme, you nailed it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 I have been eyeing this particular kit as a project to pair with my GWH F-15I. The tedious and time consuming nature of the external stores and pods was well executed by you. I will be elated of mine if it is half as good as this one. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted April 14, 2020 Author Share Posted April 14, 2020 35 minutes ago, Sky Keg said: I have been eyeing this particular kit as a project to pair with my GWH F-15I. The tedious and time consuming nature of the external stores and pods was well executed by you. I will be elated of mine if it is half as good as this one. Mike Yes the stores are very tedious, normally I would leave most off but I think the Sufa needs them to look the part. Thanks for your kind comments 👍 How is the Gwh F-15i? I've been looking to get one of those 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 very nice, I notice the aircraft has the big 600gal tanks, did they and the weapons come in the kit. regards Glenn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted April 14, 2020 Author Share Posted April 14, 2020 41 minutes ago, cardiff guy said: very nice, I notice the aircraft has the big 600gal tanks, did they and the weapons come in the kit. regards Glenn. Hi Glenn, thanks. All the weapons you see (and a few more) come with the kit so you've quite a choice. Not sure if all this is carried at the same time on the real aircraft but I've shown it that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Very nice work indeed! Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) Beautiful result sir. That freehand airbrush work turned out very nice. Are all three of the upper colors Vallejo Model Air? They look really accurate. Edited April 15, 2020 by Hobo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Hobo said: Beautiful result sir. That freehand airbrush work turned out very nice. Are all three of the upper colors Vallejo Model Air? They look really accurate. Thanks very much! The sand is Vallejo Model Air 71.327, Green is Tamiya XF21 and the Brown Tamiya XF59. Underside is Tamiya XF80 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Some outstanding work there Graham! Looking forward to seeing your Viggen next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 Cheers Buddy! 👍 Viggen might take a while.... break out the Tamiya tape! 😁 On 14/04/2020 at 13:33, cardiff guy said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Very nice build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringo Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Very nice IDF viper, nice detail and weathering and the colours are spot on! Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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