Hasegawa 1/72 F-16I with AGM-142

[cobraleader]

G'Dy,

 

My second build i will attempt, is the Hasegawa 1/72 F-16I in IAF markings.

 

This will feature some aftermarket components and weapon sets.

Markings will be out of the box.

 

The aftermarket components and weapon sets being used are;

• 2x RES-Kit AGM-142
• 1x RES-Kit Data Link Pod

• 2x Hasegawa Aircraft Weapons: VIII US Air-to-Air Missiles & Jamming Pods: Aim-120

 

• 1x Hasegawa Aircraft Weapons VII US Special Bombs & Lantirn Pods: AAQ-13
• 1x Hasegawa Aircraft Weapons VII US Special Bombs & Lantirn Pods: AAQ-14

 

lets me the parts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Chrisj2003]

Nice AM load out. Looking forward to seeing this come together 

 

Chris

[Wings unlevel]

Nice project. Am keen to see how the Reskit AGM-142s go together. I’m contemplating using the on a RAAF F-111 build for the Anzac GB.

[Beard]

I'm going to be making a mess of the Hasegawa F-16B (and have my eye on a Block 50/60/70),  so I'm going to follow along.

[Col.]

A cool colour scheme and loads of aftermarket goodies; nice

[cobraleader]

22 hours ago, Wings unlevel said:

Nice project. Am keen to see how the Reskit AGM-142s go together. I’m contemplating using the on a RAAF F-111 build for the Anzac GB.

 

yeah, i'm thinking the same as well for the ANZAC GB ...

[cobraleader]

okay, i'm pushing the proverbial up hill.

1 week left and i've only just finished putting the kit together.  now for painting and the paint scheme is going to take some time to do.

 

 

[Col.]

It's good to see this one is also suddenly in one big bit and ready for its paintwork   The scheme is, as you have stated, a complex one and worth taking time to work on for a decent result.

[Thom216]

You're still ahead of me, so you're good!😁

[cobraleader]

now the RESKIT AGM-142 missile and Datalink pod was fun to build.

The missile is resin cast, while the data pod was a mix of 3D printed and cast resin.

 

now black base prime the missile and datalink pod and the F-16 itself.

 

 

[Beard]

Reskit make some nice stuff.

[cobraleader]

black based with Gunze Mr 1500 Black Primer.

then added white marbling to the aircraft and missiles.

nose of aircraft painted and masked off ready for the main body colours.

AGM-142 missile painted with Gunze H308.

 

[Col.]

Glad to know that you're making steady progress with this one

[cobraleader]

7 hours ago, Col. said:

Glad to know that you're making steady progress with this one

a few hours a night building and painting ... might finish on time ...the 3 tone camouflage on the aircraft is going to be a challenge ... either cut up some masks or free hand airbrush ... leaning towards free hand airbrush ...

[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

35 minutes ago, cobraleader said:

a few hours a night building and painting ... might finish on time ...the 3 tone camouflage on the aircraft is going to be a challenge ... either cut up some masks or free hand airbrush ... leaning towards free hand airbrush ...

Photocopy the instruction sheet and scale it up if needed. Then use poster tac or tape to hold the bits. You should get s fairly nice scheme. 

[cobraleader]

2 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

Photocopy the instruction sheet and scale it up if needed. Then use poster tac or tape to hold the bits. You should get s fairly nice scheme. 

good idea ...

 

[cobraleader]

well ... the idea of photocopying the instructions was a failure.  Ended up using AK Masking Putty.

 

painted this 2 days ago and put together the weapons for the aircraft.

Decaling and details left to paint and painting the weapons left to go

 

 

 

[Beard]

That looks rather splendid.

[Col.]

45 minutes ago, Beard said:

That looks rather splendid.

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