Col. Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 (edited) Who's up for another chance to build kits of the F-16 during 2025? 1, Col. (Host) 2, @rafalbert 3, @Corsairfoxfouruncle 4, @stevehnz 5, @bianfuxia 6, @Karearea 7, @Marlin 8, @Pappy 9, @Wings unlevel 10, @Alex.B 11, @Jabba 12, @Marklo 13, @LorenSharp 14, @RJ-WobblyHands 15, @John Masters 16, @Romeo Alpha Yankee 17, @zebra 18, @Andres Alvarado 19, @trickyrich 20, @Thom216 21, @Stefan Buysse 22, @RidgeRunner 23, @Jb65rams 24, @jovapad 25, @JTninja 26, @Hook 27, @RunRookieRun 28, @PhantomBigStu 29, @Richard Humm 30, @wellzy 31, @whiskey 32, @wimbledon99 33, @Lightningboy2000 34, @DaveJL 35, @Sam 36, @Sierra Mike Sierra 37, @sandros 38, @Pappy 39, @Dave Klaatu 40, Edited October 3 by Col. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Oh why not. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Why not I have a 2 seater I want to build as a WA ANG Lizard schemed variant. Hopefully @Old Viper Tester wont mind me placing the link. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Absolutely, I'll be up for this. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 +1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karearea Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Another type I’ve always liked, but never got around to modelling. Some nice Belgian schemes- I’d be keen! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Please count me in. I got more unbuilt F-16's in the stash than I want to admit. My main problem for this one will be to decide which nation and model I'll be doing. /Bosse 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Try and keep me away! cheers, Pappy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wings unlevel Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Present! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.B Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 This is what I have in my stash at the moment: Revell F-16C (x2) Tamiya F-16C ESCI F-16B Hasegawa F-16I And as well some awesome decal sheets to build Aggressors and Have Glass schemes So I'm definitely in! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 I could do the 2 seater MiG-25 killer, so please add my name to the list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 This one again already. Well I suppose I could do a few more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share Posted November 17, 2023 22 hours ago, rafalbert said: Oh why not. Dave Why not indeed 21 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Why not I have a 2 seater I want to build as a WA ANG Lizard schemed variant. Hopefully @Old Viper Tester wont mind me placing the link. That's an interesting and unusual variation away from the typical grey schemes 19 hours ago, stevehnz said: Absolutely, I'll be up for this. Steve. Good man 16 hours ago, bianfuxia said: +1 ..makes 5 16 hours ago, Karearea said: Another type I’ve always liked, but never got around to modelling. Some nice Belgian schemes- I’d be keen! Here's the opportunity to add that Belgian F-16 to your display cabinet 14 hours ago, Marlin said: Please count me in. I got more unbuilt F-16's in the stash than I want to admit. My main problem for this one will be to decide which nation and model I'll be doing. /Bosse W.W.E.M.D? 13 hours ago, Pappy said: Try and keep me away! cheers, Pappy Absolutely not! You're in and welcome 9 hours ago, Wings unlevel said: Present! ..and correct 2 hours ago, Alex.B said: This is what I have in my stash at the moment: Revell F-16C (x2) Tamiya F-16C ESCI F-16B Hasegawa F-16I And as well some awesome decal sheets to build Aggressors and Have Glass schemes So I'm definitely in! Aggressors you say? Excellent 1 hour ago, Jabba said: I could do the 2 seater MiG-25 killer, so please add my name to the list. Now this is a worthy subject 55 minutes ago, Marklo said: This one again already. Well I suppose I could do a few more. Again yes but there's plenty kits in our stashes and examples of the real thing to model so let's go for it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Col. said: That's an interesting and unusual variation away from the typical grey schemes If memory serves tis was the USAF’s first attempt at replacing the A-10 with a dedicated ground support version of the aircraft. So much so that they even had a 30mm gatling gun pod made the GPU-5/A. The idea was to hang the 30mm pod under the centerline. GPU-5/A “Developed under Project Pave Claw, the GPU-5/A was designed to adapt the power of the A-10 Thunderbolt II and its GAU-8/A gun to smaller aircraft. The resulting weapon used a smaller version of the GAU-8/A, designated the GAU-13/A, with only four barrels. Podded, the system weights 1,900 lb (860 kg) loaded with 353 rounds of 30 mm ammunition in two helical layers surrounding the gun (for reduction of overall size). The pod is completely self-contained with a rate of fire of 3,000 rpm”. “The GPU-5/A was intended for carriage on a wide range of U.S. tactical aircraft, including the F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon. In the mid-1980s the USAF considered a specialized variant of the F-16 for the close air support(CAS) mission, using the GPU-5, as a substitute to or adjunct for the A-10 Thunderbolt II.” Actually the pod was used a few times in Desert Storm once. Sadly the planes had reverted to the standard grey camouflage. Something about the pilots thinking the camouflage was ineffective unless at treetop level. Probably not wrong. The USAF found the pods caused too many issue’s such as vibration and inaccuracy. Yes I intend to add the pod I already have a few in the stash. Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 I have had six (6!) stalled Revell F-16:s 🇳🇴 🇩🇰 🇧🇪 🇳🇱 🇮🇹 🇵🇹 on my shelf of shame for several years already. I plan to get these NATO Falcons built in 2024 though, in one way or another. With this F-16 track record, I'm not signing in on this STGB yet although it and the Legacy Hornet are my favorite jets 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Throw me up on that list Col. I've got a nice gold 185th FW Wing Commanders F-16 and an F-16 Thunderbird that would be just perfect for this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 27 minutes ago, LorenSharp said: Throw me up on that list Col. I've got a nice gold 185th FW Wing Commanders F-16 and an F-16 Thunderbird that would be just perfect for this. Gold = South Dakota ANG ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 18, 2023 Author Share Posted November 18, 2023 9 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: If memory serves tis was the USAF’s first attempt at replacing the A-10 with a dedicated ground support version of the aircraft. So much so that they even had a 30mm gatling gun pod made the GPU-5/A. The idea was to hang the 30mm pod under the centerline. GPU-5/A “Developed under Project Pave Claw, the GPU-5/A was designed to adapt the power of the A-10 Thunderbolt II and its GAU-8/A gun to smaller aircraft. The resulting weapon used a smaller version of the GAU-8/A, designated the GAU-13/A, with only four barrels. Podded, the system weights 1,900 lb (860 kg) loaded with 353 rounds of 30 mm ammunition in two helical layers surrounding the gun (for reduction of overall size). The pod is completely self-contained with a rate of fire of 3,000 rpm”. “The GPU-5/A was intended for carriage on a wide range of U.S. tactical aircraft, including the F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon. In the mid-1980s the USAF considered a specialized variant of the F-16 for the close air support(CAS) mission, using the GPU-5, as a substitute to or adjunct for the A-10 Thunderbolt II.” Actually the pod was used a few times in Desert Storm once. Sadly the planes had reverted to the standard grey camouflage. Something about the pilots thinking the camouflage was ineffective unless at treetop level. Probably not wrong. The USAF found the pods caused too many issue’s such as vibration and inaccuracy. Yes I intend to add the pod I already have a few in the stash. Dennis Ah, that's interesting, have a couple of those from a Hasegawa weapons set but didn't know their story. Thank you for sharing this Dennis Much as I like the F-16 it never seemed an A-10 replacement though. Hmm, A-10 STGB... 8 hours ago, vppelt68 said: I have had six (6!) stalled Revell F-16:s 🇳🇴 🇩🇰 🇧🇪 🇳🇱 🇮🇹 🇵🇹 on my shelf of shame for several years already. I plan to get these NATO Falcons built in 2024 though, in one way or another. With this F-16 track record, I'm not signing in on this STGB yet although it and the Legacy Hornet are my favorite jets So if we pester, ahem I mean encourage, you into finishing those you'll come and join us. Yes? 8 hours ago, LorenSharp said: Throw me up on that list Col. I've got a nice gold 185th FW Wing Commanders F-16 and an F-16 Thunderbird that would be just perfect for this. Another two interesting examples Loren. They'll add plenty of colour to our GB 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 33 minutes ago, Col. said: Hmm, A-10 STGB... sign me up for the Hog now please !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 18, 2023 Author Share Posted November 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: sign me up for the Hog now please !!! Rather than flood the forum with my suggestions I was thinking to see this one into the vote before proposing the A-10 next. Although it is tempting... ach, it's only two suggestions, let's do it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 Count me - will have plenty of inspiration from RIAT 2024 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s first flight, and with over 4600 airframes manufactured over the last five decades, the aircraft has become one of the most successful combat jets in history. To celebrate this, the Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 will host a global celebration of the F-16 Fighting Falcon in conjunction with Lockheed Martin. The focal point being a static line-up of F-16 from around the world and of course impressive flying demonstrations of the F-16. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 18, 2023 Author Share Posted November 18, 2023 52 minutes ago, RJ-WobblyHands said: Count me - will have plenty of inspiration from RIAT 2024 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s first flight, and with over 4600 airframes manufactured over the last five decades, the aircraft has become one of the most successful combat jets in history. To celebrate this, the Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 will host a global celebration of the F-16 Fighting Falcon in conjunction with Lockheed Martin. The focal point being a static line-up of F-16 from around the world and of course impressive flying demonstrations of the F-16. Ah, wasn't aware of this upcoming anniversary, while we'll be a year late this should generate some new schemes and markings to celebrate the occasion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 Add my name please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 18, 2023 Author Share Posted November 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, John Masters said: Add my name please. Duly done John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 1 hour ago, RJ-WobblyHands said: Count me - will have plenty of inspiration from RIAT 2024 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s first flight, and with over 4600 airframes manufactured over the last five decades, the aircraft has become one of the most successful combat jets in history. To celebrate this, the Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 will host a global celebration of the F-16 Fighting Falcon in conjunction with Lockheed Martin. The focal point being a static line-up of F-16 from around the world and of course impressive flying demonstrations of the F-16. Oooh I do hope someone gets photographs of that. Should look very good with all of the variations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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