Rodney Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) My entry will be a Hasegawa 1/48 Netz with Wolf Pack conversion, Steel Beach covered intake, AM seat, and IsraDecal Decals. I'd started this kit for the Viper II GB but only got as far as painting the gray and black for the cockpit area. I still wanted to get it built and this GB gives me good cause. I got it back out on Friday and got as far as getting the fuselage together today. The markings I plan on using are for a bird used to A2A training, thus no under wing stores. Here is my porcupine effort to fill the holes: Edited November 8, 2008 by Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 The Wolf Pack conversion comes with a nicely detailed radome to replace the kit piece. After getting the resin piece cleaned up, I test fit it to the fuselage to find a grave disappointment. The resin part is undersized!!! Here is a picture of the kit radome on the left and the resin replacement on the right: I went ahead and used the kit part and may try to add some detail. Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marlin Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Hi Rodney, No underwing stores?, I sense the breath of the Dragon here. Is that the aircraft you're making? Good luck this time around. Best Regards Bosse from Sweden Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackout Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 The Wolf Pack conversion comes with a nicely detailed radome to replace the kit piece. After getting the resin piece cleaned up, I test fit it to the fuselage to find a grave disappointment. The resin part is undersized!!! Here is a picture of the kit radome on the left and the resin replacement on the right: I went ahead and used the kit part and may try to add some detail. Rodney I'm doing the Netz too and i understand how u feel Rodney. Its very unfortunate that the resin radome is undersized. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mario krijan Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 bad thing..for which kit is this nose ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I encountered the same problem as your build (undersized nose). I sent Wolfpack an email regarding it and they promptly sent me another nose. Unfortunately that nose was too small too. I think they did not account for the resin shrinkage while casting. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jefropas Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Shrinkage is such a dirty word when it comes to resin, thats why I try to avoid using it if at all possible. Its very easy to add detail to Hasegawas nose. Royale Resin has one based off the Tamiya F-16, I have a couple and they fit like a champ. Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Hi Rodney, No underwing stores?, I sense the breath of the Dragon here. Is that the aircraft you're making? Good luck this time around. Best Regards Bosse from Sweden Of course, those tail markings are awesome. Thanks, Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Thanks guys. I'm still disappointed about the nose but thought I'd give it a go as Jeff says. I used 0.010" strips of plasticard cut to lenth, glued on with Tamiya thin cement, and sanded down some to reduce it's height. The main strip on top of the nose came out a little crooked if looking head on. I drilled out the holes to add the AOA from some pin tips at the end. Not perfect but satisfing none the less. I got the wing holes filled where the pylons went, the cover on the intake, and hope to glue the intake to the fuselage tonight. Been doing some work on the exhaust too. Thanks, Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Really nice....!! Ivan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marlin Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Of course, those tail markings are awesome. Thanks, Rodney Cool. I agree. I think The Dragon and/or The Negev are the coolest IDF/AF tailmarkings. I'm saving my Dragon for a possible Agressor GB. Best Regards Bosse from Sweden Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 my vote is on negev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) Didn't get any time during the past week to do any work but did get some time in this weekend. I got the main body prepped and painted the bottom color. I need to blend in the pitot tube and then I can start on the top colors. The canopies got the seam polished out, dipped in Future, and the black painted. I spent most of today working on painting the True Details ejection seat. The picture didn't come out to good (makes the dry brushing look harsh) but the seat looks better in person and I'm fairly happy with it. Hopefully, I'll find time this week to work on the top camo colors. Edited November 17, 2008 by Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 that seat looks just great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rampage55 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I agree, that seat looks great. Nicely done. Interesting the F-16 nose is too small, I had the same issue with the Wolfpack F-18A+ nose piece. It's a shame because it looks great, it's just about 1/16 of an inch too small all around. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Rodney, that is looking great, especially the seat, looks excellent!! Shame about the Wolfpack nose, its a similar case to the Aires P&W nozzle, its too small as well, but it was fixable, unlike the nose. ;) Looking forward to seeing this one unfold, keep up the good work! :D Cheers, Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 I was fortunate to have a good chunk of time in the hobby room this weekend. I've got pretty much all the painting complete and will be ready to gloss cote and decal after Thanksgiving. I used the blue tac method for doing the camo pattern. After finishing, I decided that the green was not pale enough for the IDF green. I used a MM bottle that I'd labeled IDF green with the FS number rubbed off but it looks to bright. I went back and tried to fade it a little with some other paint I had on hand. What is the proper FS number for IDF green? I did a Sprue Brothers search but did not get a hit for MM paint. Anyways, onto the pics: Also, looking at the pictures and layout in the Isradecals, I noticed that this aircraft does not have the additional flare buckets. So, I'll save the Wolfpack buckets for a future build. Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonB Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I'm not sure about ModelMaster, but in Tamiya a good match for the Israeli light green is Sky. The green on your viper looks closer to the green in the older 3 tone scheme. The pattern looks excellent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Probably is true. I originally bought the paints for a IDF F-4E project that I haven't done yet. Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 The green may be a bit dark..but it doesnt change one fact.. Thats one sexy Netz! What airbrush do you use? and acrylic or enamel? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mario krijan Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 (edited) Very very nice Rodney! for me everything looking just fine! somewhere here on ARC have a list of IDF colors...yes they are from isradecal instructions sheet! I buy for my build Gunze colors... Here is fraction text from modelling madness: AS FOR THE ACCURATE COLORS USE ON THE F-16A/B/C/D. TOP SURFACE SAND F.S.33531, BROWN F.S.30219, GREEN F.S.34424 (RAF W.W.II SKY), BOTTOM SURFACE LIGHT GHOST GRAY. THE COLORS I PREFER TO USE ARE, HUMBROL 121 FOR THE SAND, HUMBROL 119 FOR THE BROWN, TESTORS MODEL MASTERS "SKY" FOR THE GREEN AND HUMBROL 127 FOR THE UNDERSURFACE GRAY. FOR THE RADOM, MISSILE RAIL AND RWR ANTENNAS I USE HUMBROL 140. NOTE - THE COCKPIT COLOR FOR THE BARAK IS BLACK, NOT GRAY." Edited November 26, 2008 by mario krijan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4scourge7 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Awesome ACES! :wub: Some companies, such as Xtracolour, do Israeli green. I use that and/or Humbrol Beige Green #90, just depending what`s in stock. Cheers, Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lgl007 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 WOW... that's one beautiful F-16. Great job on the nose... I'm a huge proponent of scratch building and you did a marvelous job on the nose! As for the paint job, sheesh, what can one say... STUNNING is the only word that comes to mind. As you going to weather it or keep it out of the shop clean? -Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marlin Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I was fortunate to have a good chunk of time in the hobby room this weekend. I've got pretty much all the painting complete and will be ready to gloss cote and decal after Thanksgiving. I used the blue tac method for doing the camo pattern. After finishing, I decided that the green was not pale enough for the IDF green. I used a MM bottle that I'd labeled IDF green with the FS number rubbed off but it looks to bright. I went back and tried to fade it a little with some other paint I had on hand. What is the proper FS number for IDF green? I did a Sprue Brothers search but did not get a hit for MM paint. Anyways, onto the pics: Also, looking at the pictures and layout in the Isradecals, I noticed that this aircraft does not have the additional flare buckets. So, I'll save the Wolfpack buckets for a future build. Rodney Stunning paintjob Rodney, but what the others has already said is unfortunally true. The green should be FS 34424. I use Xtracolor X166, which is acually FS14424. But a matt coat later it's FS34424. And if you are thinking of building an F-16 I Sufa with conformal fueltanks. The front part of them is actually painted FS14424 for less drag. What/which redpaint did you use for the Sidewinder and fueltank ? Great Work so far Best Regards Bosse from Sweden. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 nice paint job Rodney. Now time for the fun part, eh? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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