Bomber_Harris Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Hi Just started my latest build. This is my first ever "Work In Progress" and i'm not the quickest builder, so you may have to bear with me, but i'll keep you updated as and when there is something new. This is the bird that i'm planning to build : I will be using the 1/48 Kinetic F-16AM Nato Viper, with the Eduard Zoom PE Set, and the Syhart Decal Sheet: The Cockpit and Seat were started a few nights ago, so hopefully i'll have some progress pics in a day or two. Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicus Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 oh yes now this is something I will be following!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Lovely scheme! If you've not built a Kinetic F-16 kit before, you might want to search out some builds on here so you can avoid any of the pitfalls we may have fallen into Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_Harris Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Lovely scheme! If you've not built a Kinetic F-16 kit before, you might want to search out some builds on here so you can avoid any of the pitfalls we may have fallen into Thanks Mike, I watched your F-16E build closely (mine won't be up to that standard), I will no doubt keep refering back to it as i go along. I have already found the ejector seat is a very very snug fit between the side walls of the tub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrvr6 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 i took some pics of this bird at cosford this year iv probably got more if you want them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_Harris Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Thanks for those, I took loads at Fairford, got 3 days worth, including the one at the top of the thread. You know what its like though, there will always be one angle you didn't shoot it from, and that will be the angle you need! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfpack Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Hi BH You might want to order another jar of paint. Mine took two! W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_Harris Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Thanks Wolfpack. After reading your thread a few months ago, i purchased a second pot. Hopefully should be enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Ohhh gonna be watching this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_Harris Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Managed to get the tub and seat more or less finished tonight, think they need a slight bit of weathering/dry brushing, but here they are: Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicus Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 looking goood! cant wait for more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Good start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_Harris Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Ok, you know a kit is dragging on too long when you can't find your own build thread! However the Falcon is not dead, and just to proove it, here's where were at: I hope to start decalling next week, and once i start that i don't want to stop (would hate to loose track of where i got to) so should start heading towards a conclusion pretty quickly now. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 very nice start and amazing choice! looking forward to see it finished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) Looking good, I've got my Team Orange attempt at the decal stage. I'm about 1/2 to 3/4 though the process, take your time and it should go O.K. Think about what you are doing and its easy to piece the scheme together, I started on the top and worked outwards. Be carefull with the decal solution, don't let it pool in one area- I know the results! Shaun. Edited May 30, 2011 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid de Koning Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Did you need the 2nd jar for that excellent paintjob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_Harris Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 Did you need the 2nd jar for that excellent paintjob? Hi, yes I did end up using the second pot, I did do a few trials with different primers, so that used some of it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid de Koning Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Looking very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdriaN (MLT) Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) WOW! Didnt know there was a version for models of this bird. I 'toured' this plane quite a bit, so much that i found a few painters 'mistakes' on it Also on the side i found the painters badge. i think it was Fokker . I have loads of walkaround/detail pictures of it! I think even video. if your unterested.. Edited May 31, 2011 by AdriaN (MLT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Hi, yes I did end up using the second pot, I did do a few trials with different primers, so that used some of it up. I used a matt enamel orange undercoat on mine and 1 pot covered the model fine. I can see how without a help full undercoat colour you could use a lot of paint to get coverage. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_Harris Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 I sprayed my orange straight onto white primer. But your right it took a few good coats to get the coverage and colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Hi BHYou might want to order another jar of paint. Mine took two! W And here was me thinking that the Kinetic Viper kit was 'unbuildable'......... says the guy with about a dozen of them in his stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I absolutely ADORE Vipers and this SCHEME just makes it more exciting to watch the build. BRILLIANT start already.. Keep up the good work AWESOME... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_Harris Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 Hi So I have finally made a start on the decals. Think it was fear that was putting me off! But actually so far its not been too bad (touch wood). Top surface orange decals now done! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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