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1 hour ago, Ken Cartwright said:
I don't know if this helps anyone at all, but in 2009 two 144th Fighter Wing F-16s did a fly-by at an air show, and one of them had the "bird slicer" IFF antennas and the other didn't.
Antennas:
http://www.techflyer.net/images/rs09/album/1U8P7375.jpg
No antennas:
Thanks. Think I'm going to order some extra parts from Tamiya. Going to make the F16CN into a block 42. No bird slicers in that kit, also have to get some armaments from Tamiya to. I know there is aftermarket available to. Maybe some other sprue to. Also bought some Caracal decals for the Have Glass scheme, the dark grey version
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2 minutes ago, habu2 said:
Those are AIFF antenna for the APX-111 system. They were added to all Block 25/30/32 USAF jets that received the CUPID upgrade, and all Block 50/52 USAF jets that received the CCIP upgrade, and later added to USAF ANG Block 42 (but not 40) CCIP jets. They are also present on all MLU jets and the newer Block 50+/52+ jets in foreign service.
Thanks for the info
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48 minutes ago, Niels said:
The block 40 and 42 have the same WAR HUD, which is in the kit.
Although the various blocks are standardized, there is always suttle differences between users, and they are too many to list easily here. Go with the reference photos you have/find, and if everything else fails you always have www.f-16.net 😉Do you know if the block 42 jets have the bird slicers in front of the windscreen?
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26 minutes ago, Dave Williams said:
You can see the instructions here.https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/6/3/8/106638-60-instructions.pdf
Both HUDs are included.
I believe Israeli Block 40s didn’t use the WAR HUD either.Thanks for all of the info. I ended up buying the Tamiya Block 50 today. So now I have all 3 Tamiya kits coming.
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12 minutes ago, habu2 said:
WAR HUD was on USAF Block 40 & 42, it was primarily intended to exploit the imaging capabilities of the LANTIRN pods.
There were some export customers with WAR HUDs on other Blocks, maybe Egypt? I can't remember....
Turkey and Bahrain also had B40 jets but I don't know which HUD they had. Block 42 is USAF only, no export users.
I wonder if the F16C/N Tamiya kit I bought has the WAR HUD. It also represents a block 42. We will see I guess.
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1 hour ago, ST0RM said:
Yes, the WAR HUD. Ignore the red circle.
That was only on the block 40, right?
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1 hour ago, Niels said:
You can also build a block 25 and 40 from this kit.
As for the block 40/42, main difference is GE engine and MCID (Large mouth) intake, while PW-100 and "Small mouth" intake for the block 42. Rest is identical.Didn't the 40 take a special HUD to?
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Ok, I also picked up the Tamiya F16C/N in 1/48. In that kit, you can build a block 30, 32, N version and a block 42. I assume you can build a block 40 with that kit. Is there any other external differences between block 42 and block 40 other than engines, like attenas and sensors and such? Maybe the F16CJ block 50 model, you can build the block 40, not sure though.
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This is the other 3D printed cockpit
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This is the other 3D printed cockpitBBBB3D0008 1:48 Babibi Model 3D Cockpit Detail Set - F-16C Block 25-30 Falcon (TAM kit)
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I ended up ordering the Tamiya kit this morning. That is why I am asking about the cockpit detail kit mentioned. I ordered that to along with some decals a member on here suggested. They had another 3D cockpit detail kit for the block 25, but it didn't have the seat cushions or the seat belts. I really like the 3D stuff better than the photo etched parts, even though they have come a long way also. Thank you again for all the info
Jeff
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https://spruebrothers.com/resk48035k-1-48-reskit-kelik-3d-detail-set-f-16c-f-16n-falcon-tam-kit/
Do you guys think this cockpit detail kit will cover the block 25 version? if not, which one would you guys recomend?
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8 minutes ago, habu2 said:
No maybe about it. Tamiya makes the best F-16C kit available.
Hasegawa will release a new (rebox) kit of a Block 50 next month, it has both inlets, both exhaust, both gear sets..... but Tamiya is still the better kit.
Ok. Thanks for the info. Might go that route
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maybe I should just get the Tamiya block 25/32 kit. Mightjust be the better kit. Can't seem to find the Hasagawa kit for that block. I would imagine it has all the correct pylons. Still want to make it a Desert Storm aircraft.
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4 hours ago, Niels said:
The Academy kit is a rip off of the Hasegawa kit, only having enough differences to avoid having a copyright infringment law suite brought against them.
As already mentioned by others, most Hasegawa aftermarket parts will fit, so also aftermarket decals.
On the subject of decals, this is the one you'll be needing;
The kit itself can be built as a F-16A block 15 or F-16C block 25/32. With aftermarket GE-engine you can also build as a block 30, however only for serials pre-86-0262.
The mid-underwing pylon is for an F-16A however, hence not correct when building as a block 25 or 32 (or 30). The cockpit leaves a lot to be desired, but aftermarket is available. Beware of "bent wings". Many examples have bad warping of the kit wings, but should be possible to straighten under warm water.Where would I get the aftermarket pylons?
Thanks
Jeff
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2 hours ago, Niels said:
The Academy kit is a rip off of the Hasegawa kit, only having enough differences to avoid having a copyright infringment law suite brought against them.
As already mentioned by others, most Hasegawa aftermarket parts will fit, so also aftermarket decals.
On the subject of decals, this is the one you'll be needing;
The kit itself can be built as a F-16A block 15 or F-16C block 25/32. With aftermarket GE-engine you can also build as a block 30, however only for serials pre-86-0262.
The mid-underwing pylon is for an F-16A however, hence not correct when building as a block 25 or 32 (or 30). The cockpit leaves a lot to be desired, but aftermarket is available. Beware of "bent wings". Many examples have bad warping of the kit wings, but should be possible to straighten under warm water.Thank you for all the good info
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27 minutes ago, habu2 said:
The smaller base is for the A model, larger is for the C model. I don't have access to my books right now to check on which block deployed to DS.
edit: according to f-16.net a large number of Block 25s participated:
https://www.f-16.net/aircraft-database/F-16/aircraft-combat-deployments/deployment/Desert Storm/1/
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Lots of info there. Thanks
Jeff
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4 minutes ago, habu2 said:
The kit should have two tail bases, allowing you to build Block 15 F-16A or a Block 25 F-16C. Both are small mouth inlets with P&W engines. The kit has many similarities with the Hasegawa kit (except for fit) so most aftermarket parts "for Hasegawa" should work. The kit decals are for the C model but IIRC they are crap - use aftermarket.
You are correct. The kit does have 2 tail bases. One is very plain and the other has some more details on it. I assume that is the one for the C model? Were the block 25s used in Desert Storm?
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Recently picked up this model. It is the kit with the red and white horizontal stripes on the vertical tail. Seems no one makes after market goodies for this kit. Was hoping to get a cockpit kit of some sort. Is it equivalent to other model kits like Kinetic or another kit? Not even what block# it is. I am thinking 25 or 30 but not sure. Looks like it has a smaller intake to. Have a bunch of aftermarket decals for planes from the late 80s and such, so just an aftermarket cockpit would be nice. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Jeff
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Thanks for the pics
2 hours ago, Ken Cartwright said:I don't know if this is helpful at all, but back in 2007 I was able to photograph what I think is a squadron flying the types of F/A-18Ds you're referring to, as they took off for a deployment. Might be too long ago now, though.
Photos can be found here: https://www.techflyer.net/images/vmfa225/album/
Thanks for the pics
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Can't wait for the Flying Leatherneck kit to come out
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22 minutes ago, Dave Roof said:
In late May, early June, I'll have a full update for A+/C/D Hornets that will include the correct VHF/UHF Antenna, AN/APX-111 IFF, GPS Dome, Dual Chaff/Flare bucket fairing, JHMCS sensor for the canopy and a few other bits. We're moving next weekend and won't have a new workshop until the end of the month.
What kind of price $ ?
Jeff
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16 minutes ago, Dave Roof said:
In late May, early June, I'll have a full update for A+/C/D Hornets that will include the correct VHF/UHF Antenna, AN/APX-111 IFF, GPS Dome, Dual Chaff/Flare bucket fairing, JHMCS sensor for the canopy and a few other bits. We're moving next weekend and won't have a new workshop until the end of the month.
That is good to know Dave. Can you send me an email with a purchase link when you get it done? I'll send you a message with my email and phone #
Thanks
Jeff Myhre
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Ok. I'll check it out
Any chance of a 1/32 scale Have Glass scheme for F16
in Caracal Models
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Is there a chance you guys will make decals for the 1/32 scale Academy F16CG/CJ in the Have Glass scheme? That would be block 40 and 50. That is the dark grey version.