chameleon2009 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 1/32 Tamiya F-16 “DARK FALCON” "It’s a longstanding tradition within the Belgian Air Force to have an F-16 Solo Display Team perform during the airshow season. A legacy worth preserving. Once every two or three years, an experienced F-16 pilot is selected to represent the Belgian Air Force internationally. From 2018 onwards, for the next three seasons, Senior Captain (Sr.Cpt.) Stefan Darte will perform at airshows all over Europe with a freshly painted F-16AM." ‘Vador’ "Very early in his career, his fellow student pilots gave him his nickname. It was obvious that his surname had to be extended with the addendum 'Vador', referring to the main character in the popular Star Wars movies." Stefan Darte "Sr. Cpt. Stefan Darte was born in 1977. He is a highly experienced pilot which has been flying the F-16 'Fighting Falcon' for some years. He spent most of his career flying with the 1st 'Scottish Thistle' Squadron, 2nd Tactical Wing, based at Florennes Air Base. He's currently a fighter weapons instructor. With nearly 3.000 flying hours on the F-16, 'Vador' will be able to demonstrate the maneuverability of the Fighting Falcon convincingly." “The F-16 Demo Team is more than a pilot and an F-16. Vador is supported by a vast team of professionals, each with their own speciality. During the airshow season, the groundcrew of the F-16 Demo Team will ensure that the pilot can perform in the best possible conditions with a perfectly prepared aircraft.” The team itself consists of one display pilot, fourteen technicians and a webmaster. All team members belong to ordinary air force personnel which means they have to fulfil their duties as the members of the team as well as they are available for any mission to preserve peace and security worldwide. So, this is my take on this aircraft in 1/32 scale, before you mention it there are some things, I couldn’t do to replicate the aircraft properly, the engine isn’t correct and the smoke winders are home-made, there are a few other things, but I have used what I could. There are no decals in 1/32 so this is all airbrushed, and I made my own decals were necessary. I used MRP paints as they dry quick and helped me in the masking department, this isn’t finished as I am waiting on reed oak to send me the figures I need, but the aircraft its self is finished. Enjoy 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 My gosh, that is absolutely beautiful! The work of a master builder. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chameleon2009 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 thank you my friend Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 A stunning execution, well done to get those subtleties brought out. Very impressive work and a labour of love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chameleon2009 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, Parabat said: A stunning execution, well done to get those subtleties brought out. Very impressive work and a labour of love. Thank you Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashellis Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Stunning, another masterpiece, love it Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chameleon2009 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 10 minutes ago, dashellis said: Stunning, another masterpiece, love it Darren thank you my friend Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I really want to do one of these in 48, but can't find the decals anywhere. I did, for a few moments, consider spraying it myself but noped out of that very quickly! You've done a fantastic job, well done 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Superb work ,beautifully done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Absolutely fantastic. Attention to detail is spot on & the overall finish is very subtly done. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Superb work! Great paintwork and a fitting tribute to Senior Captain (Sr.Cpt.) Stefan Darte - I've seen him in action and he's pretty damn good! I doubt that too many will notice the wrong engine but it begs the question why - with so many European air force and aggressor schemes possible for the earlier blocks why kits are not readily available to build them accurately? Cheers Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Modeller Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 That is just sensational. Especially when I read that you had masked and sprayed it all. Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Fantastic I admire your precision, beautiful work Rehards Djordje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPDPenguin Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Wow! That looks fantastic! Love the flags on the back. I've been pottering about with a 1/72nd f16 b and this has just given me an idea. Thanks for sharing 🐧 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Wow!! Impressive and fantastic! Will have to do it with an Austrian rudder one day..... was a great show last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Perfectly executed. An impressive masterpiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Love the Dark Falcon, that's superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcNewitt Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 That is ridiculously good it's unreal! Wow what a paint job Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Really nice f-14 there, love the scheme, great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodiebear Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 superb , simply superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertone139 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Unbelievable, is this perfection? Am I wrong or does the exhaust nozzle looks suspiciously similar to a GE nozzle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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