Zero's Nasa F-16 XL

[zero]

I bought and started this some 10 years ago now, So long ago, that the white paint I applied to the wheel wells has yellowed with age. Anyway it's the basic kit with some decals I managed to find that suited my needs and I just need to find some small letter in the spares for the registration. When I started this I didn't even have a Airbrush, so now I have and i'm a regular user of painting everything with it almost, that I hape to be able to make a Reasonable job on this now.

So heres what I'm starting with.

and I hope it will end up looking like this

As you can see I've alread built the airframe and the coockpit is all but finished

But there a lot more to do to finish this.

Thanks for looking

Dave

Edited November 21, 2009 by zero

[David Womby]

I love the shape of the F-16XL and that paint job really enhances it. I'll be following this with interest. What kit are you using?

David

[zero]

I love the shape of the F-16XL and that paint job really enhances it. I'll be following this with interest. What kit are you using?

David

Thanks Dave, the kit is the Revell 1/32 version, but I think this is the Hasegawa kit, which was farmed out to Revell and Kangham as well I believe.

Cheers

Dave

[Deon]

Is it me or does that XL in the photos look like a model? Must be the funny half light, and the tail markings look ropey too! Useful photos though.. good luck with the build

[kspriss]

Is it me or does that XL in the photos look like a model? Must be the funny half light, and the tail markings look ropey too! Useful photos though.. good luck with the build

and the fact it appears to have no engine.

nice looking plane though...better than normal f-16s IMHO...and nice project as well Zero

steve

[AnonymousDFB1]

Not managed to get my hands on this version yet, looking good.

[Osher]

I've only ever seen the 1/144 version from Airfix (which is sheer crap, even the panel lines are straight!) from a knackered old mould. Still, I love the shape of the XL, and you've done well so far!