albymoore Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Hi All, Here's another "COVID" build from the spring of 2020, a Revell of Germany F-16A MLu which has been backdated to a Block 10 F-16A of the Michigan Air National Guard, circa 1993. This was a shelf of doom rescue as I had started this model back in 2011, but modeler A.D.D. kicked in and something else grabbed my attention, so it languished for years in a cubby compartment above my desk (it was almost ready for paint at that point). Fast-forward 9 years later and here we are. Most of what is needed to backdate the Revell 1/72 F-16A MLu is included in the kit (though I don't remember off hand if the vertical stabilizer base is included as the only version I recall is the type with the parachute brake housing for the MLu). Additional things added were the squarish threat antenna just ahead of the air intake and six Snake Eye Mk. 82 GP bombs for the weapons pylons (I thought the inert blue color added some nice contrast to the sea of grays). The finish is good ol' fashion Model Master enamels, with Flory Models Dark Dirt panel wash and a Model Master Acryl semi-gloss coat. The decals represent an F-16A in service with the 107th FS, 127th TFW of the Michigan Air National Guard, which came from an old Expert's Choice decal set. These jets carried this particular scheme from 1993 to 1994, when they were withdrawn from service (you can still find them in this scheme at the AMARG boneyard). The last touch was the air intake cover, which was made from the foil of a candy wrapper (because we all know how terrible the seams are to eliminate on just about any F-16 kit, lol). Thanks for looking! Cheers, Albert 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Very nice. I like the fact that you painted the bombs as practice units. Not seen often on a model and it accurately reflects the nature of peacetime training missions. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 That's quality, nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Great build Albert.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albymoore Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 Thank you, SAT69, F-32, and swralph! Cheers, Albert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbeale Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Excellent work. Very well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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