Jb65rams Posted January 20 Posted January 20 My entry is Tamiya’s 1/48 F-16C/N kit. Originally planned to build the box top scheme, until I looked at the instructions and saw the two tone blue aircraft operated by Top Gun, the decision was made for me. I will be building this as a F-16N operated by US Navy Fighter Weapon School, AS Miramar, October 1993 Colour profile from the box side. 14
Col. Posted January 20 Posted January 20 As an aggressor/adversary fan this one is getting my full attention
Wings unlevel Posted January 21 Posted January 21 21 hours ago, Jb65rams said: Originally planned to build the box top scheme, until I looked at the instructions and saw the two tone blue aircraft operated by Top Gun, the decision was made for me. Great decision! 1
Jb65rams Posted February 1 Author Posted February 1 With one build already underway in the Give Peace a Chance GB, I thought I would start this on this on. What could go wrong. First up, the cockpit, using some Kelik 3D printed decals to dress up the cockpit and seat. Really pleased with the result, far better than I could manage with a paint brush. To finish of the bench session I made a start on the main undercarriage bay. 13 1
FortyEighter Posted February 1 Posted February 1 Good progress so far and a nice choice; GE engine with small intake. (well, that's what my instructions say). 1
Jb65rams Posted March 1 Author Posted March 1 After a couple of weeks away from the bench, finally got some time today and made some progress. Comes with the option of dropped flaps, went with this as I think it adds bit of extra interest. 9
Jb65rams Posted April 5 Author Posted April 5 Progress has been slow, end of financial year is always a little mad at work. Been doing a bit of research in to this scheme. It appears to be a one of kind paint job done at TOPGUN and referred to as the "powder puff". It suggests the colours were FS35622 Duck Egg Blue and FS35450. Paint arrived last weekend Will be using the following. FS35622 Vallejo Model Air 71.328 FS35450 Vallejo Model Air 71.332 First colour on. Looks better in real life, bit washed out in the photo. Taking its first baby steps on its undercarriage. That’s it for this week, will look to mask and spray the second colour next weekend. 7
Col. Posted April 5 Posted April 5 Nice progress again JB I didn't realise it was a one-off either but there's been plenty of those in the history of aggressor and adversary aircraft. 1
Jb65rams Posted April 12 Author Posted April 12 Two to three hours spent masking this morning, before 10 mins spraying. Masking removed. Happy with the result, especially as I managed to drop it whilst masking, the reason for a missing wing tip missile rail. Thankfully that was the only damage. 8
FortyEighter Posted April 13 Posted April 13 Looking good, strange how the grey by nose and on fin contrasts with that on the wings area. Mike
Col. Posted April 15 Posted April 15 The paintwork looks good JB and hopefully the wingtip rail is an easy fix.
Jb65rams Posted April 24 Author Posted April 24 Had a push over the Easter weekend to finish this one. Decaling underway, very low-vis bar the Top Gun badge on the tail. Was then given a very light panel wash. And here she is finished. Really happy with how this turned out. The Tamiya kit was a joy to build. 6 1
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