AnonymousDFB1 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) Hi Guys, I'm building this F-16 CJ by Tamiya. My first Tamiya F-16. This kit was given to me by Greg B back in January 2008 and only now do I feel I have the skills to do it justice. Right on with the build, as per the 'rules' the sprue shots and on we go.... Edited May 30, 2011 by Mish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killa Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 This will be awsome,cant wait to see what are you going to do with it. Kind regards,Sven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 In a complete surprise, Mish builds a Viper...... Should be good to watch, and you'll love the kit Mish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Mcellaney Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Go for it Mish, you will love this kit, it will almost fall together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 Thanks guys, well done quite well today First off was the cockpit and seat Then got the fuselage halves together And a shot of my attempt at a seamless intake. More soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 It's a lovely kit Mish. I built one last year as you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Coming along nicely Mish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Nice work on the intake Mish, looks good from here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Coming along nicely...what is the tool on view in the fifth picture, does it come with the kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Thanks guys Coming along nicely...what is the tool on view in the fifth picture, does it come with the kit? Do you mean the clamp on the nose? If so I got 10 for £1 at the local £ shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 WOW! the intake looks amazing! how did you do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 WOW!the intake looks amazing! how did you do it? Hi Peri several coats of Mr Surfacer 1000 with sanding in between using a round sanding stick then one final coat over the seams with Mr Surfacer and run over with a cotton bud soaked in IPA. Once I was happy I seal one end with whitetac and pouring some Tamiya XF-2, swill it around and tip back into the pot. Once dry repeat again until I like the finish. It's a technique that I've Phil Flory uses and I've substituted Mr Softener for thinned filling putty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It'sAllGoneHorriblyWrong Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Hi Periseveral coats of Mr Surfacer 1000 with sanding in between using a round sanding stick then one final coat over the seams with Mr Surfacer and run over with a cotton bud soaked in IPA. Once I was happy I seal one end with whitetac and pouring some Tamiya XF-2, swill it around and tip back into the pot. Once dry repeat again until I like the finish. It's a technique that I've Phil Flory uses and I've substituted Mr Softener for thinned filling putty. Top tip. Wish I'd known it before I attempted the Revell 1/48 Eurofighter that is now pretty much at the bottom of the To Finish pile. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 great progress Mish - my entry aint even out of he polly bags yet (least I have the pain)... might get a start on it tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 Not much to show for a full days work. Most of the work today was centred around the MLG bay and the intake Fin/rudder assembly and the fin/rudder attachment More tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonb13 Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Looking great so far Mish, I can't get over how reclined that seat is, talked about relaxing while flying! And the intake looks superb, like it was molded in one piece.... I envy you your white finish to the wheel wells. Is it sprayed? I've had a lot of fun ( by which I mean, not much fun at all ) today, brush painting gloss white onto my wheel wells and undercarriage, and I'm still not happy with the result. I've been wondering all day if it would be easier to brush paint matt white and then put a gloss coat onto it! I don't have any white matt though so I soldier on... Some weathering should dirty it up a little and hide the fact that isn't even... J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Nice work as usual Mish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 again, not much to show for a days work. All masked up Primed and upper surfaces preshaded More tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Marshall Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Coming along nicely - at least you've got pre-shading done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 Short day for me today having got up late after a night out clubbing last night and off to visit family . Underside and tail sprayed Top surfaces sprayed More tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Thanks guysDo you mean the clamp on the nose? If so I got 10 for £1 at the local £ shop No, sorry (counting the box) the sixth picture on the first post...looks like a screwdriver possibly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 nice progress Mish..... looking forward to seeing this one done.... still considering an F-16 for the stash somewhere along the line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundylunch Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 No, sorry (counting the box) the sixth picture on the first post...looks like a screwdriver possibly? Hi ! That's exactly what it is, a screwdriver, quite useful when assembling some of the bits that do in fact screw together !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Hi ! That's exactly what it is, a screwdriver, quite useful when assembling some of the bits that do in fact screw together !! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 A little bit done today. I will put a coat of Klear/Future on her this evening and start decaling tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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