John Tavendale Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Senbloodysational mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Hey Jeff,doooode...that's outstanding!!!!!!! really an amazing job you've done! The paintjob is really top notch and,well, the whole model is top notch!!!! great one indeed!!!!!! Cheers mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Maglio Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 probably the best Viper model I have ever seen so far. Can I ask you where you got stencils for the exhaust? I'm seeking them from many years with no result. Thanks Paolo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Martinsson, John and Jack, thanks a lot guy's, glad you like the end result! probably the best Viper model I have ever seen so far. Can I ask you where you got stencils for the exhaust? I'm seeking them from many years with no result.Thanks Paolo Thanks for the comments Paolo!...........I masked those ones off and sprayed them with Tamiya German Grey, I think, but the Fightertown sheet for this Viper comes with those markings, its just that I'd already done them before I got the Decal sheet, so I just left them.The Fightertown sheet for this build comes with a lot of very nice Stencil markings etc, for everything such as Landing Gear, Wheelbays, seats etc, etc. Hope this helps, Cheers, Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Simply gorgeous! Big Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Jeff, What a delight to see. I followed along with the build thread so remember some of the difficulties that you faced. The end result is all the more impressive for that. The finish is exemplary once again. Some of the stand out details for me are the exhaust can, the canopy glazing (lovely tint on that) and the use of different coloured panels to lift the plain grey underside. Also of note to me is the splendid weathering. The smears of oil from the flying surfaces are expertly rendered and just right in intensity. Stellar stuff! Great photography makes this an absolute pleasure to view. Thanks for sharing. :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Wow, this sure is a sweet 16 I'd say. Love the look of the business end. Very nice. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cyrus Tan Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Jeff, I'm not a big F-16 fan, but I'm impressed...WOW! Nice build and nice paint! I partlicularly like the splinter camo you did. It puts the standard F-16 scheme to shame. Keep up the great work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Jeff,What a delight to see. I followed along with the build thread so remember some of the difficulties that you faced. The end result is all the more impressive for that. The finish is exemplary once again. Some of the stand out details for me are the exhaust can, the canopy glazing (lovely tint on that) and the use of different coloured panels to lift the plain grey underside. Also of note to me is the splendid weathering. The smears of oil from the flying surfaces are expertly rendered and just right in intensity. Stellar stuff! Great photography makes this an absolute pleasure to view. Thanks for sharing. Hey Guy, thanks a lot for the comments, always appreciated mate! <_< .......I can't take credit for the Canopy Tint, as that Canopy came tinted, I think from the "D"model Has Viper I have, and I welcomed it with open arms, as that is one thing I hate doing, tinting Canopy's! :lol: Wow, this sure is a sweet 16 I'd say. Love the look of the business end. Very nice.Mike Thanks a lot Mike! Jeff,I'm not a big F-16 fan, but I'm impressed...WOW! Nice build and nice paint! I partlicularly like the splinter camo you did. It puts the standard F-16 scheme to shame. Keep up the great work. Hey Cyrus, thanks for looking in and commenting! ......its always great to get feedback from Modellers such as yourself and Guy, much appreciated! Thanks once again fellas, Cheers, Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Beautiful build!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Gidday Jeff, I just happened to trip over this post and I must say that that is one great looking Viper Why did I miss it in the first place. Regards Andrew ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Very sharp looking build! Big Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Wow,A lil'jewel! And the camo is simply stunning! Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 (edited) Absolutely outstanding - have more than a little time in that very aircraft so it's great to see it so nicely rendered In fact, I have one of the 'Squadron Toys' renditions of that plane and I think yours looks better! Edited December 9, 2009 by Karl Sander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Hey guys, I didn't expect to see this one back on the front page! :lol: Beautiful build!! Thanks D_IcarUS, sorry I'm a bit late. Gidday Jeff,I just happened to trip over this post and I must say that that is one great looking Viper Why did I miss it in the first place. Regards Andrew Thanks a lot Andrew, not hard to miss em mate, I do it myself. :blink: Very sharp looking build! Big Thanks Aggressor! Absolutely outstanding - have more than a little time in that very aircraft so it's great to see it so nicely rendered In fact, I have one of the 'Squadron Toys' renditions of that plane and I think yours looks better! Thanks a lot Karl, I know you've had some time in these Jets, so your comments are very rewarding to me. Cheers guy's, Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Wow,A lil'jewel!And the camo is simply stunning! Gianni Thanks alot for your kind comments Gianni! :blink: Cheers, Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Excellent work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dpwatson Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Wow that is one nice viper!!! Lovely job. Stunning paint scheme. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAM Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 GREAT!!!!! massive props to you mate, especially on choosing the biplace, makes a finely executed build it even more interesting cheers João Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyAndFight Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 What a jewel of a build. Beautiful all around. Inspiring to say the least. I've got a couple of Hasegawa F-16B's in the stash. Definitely considering picking up that decal set now... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Great looking Viper! Very interesting camo scheme and palette. Very impressive. Two thumbs up! Cheers! Alexander. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gambler Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Thanks a lot guy's! As always your comments are very much appreciated. :D Cheers, Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Tavendale Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 She's a beauty alright. Looked great in the flesh too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Beautiful Viper! You have to admit Russian blue camos rock Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Hey Guy's,Finally wrapped this one up last Friday. ls Hello Jeff, I have just been reading "THE SCALE VIPER: Modelers Guide to Building the F-16", By Pete Fleischmann.. and As I read the pages and came across a JEFF THOMPSON I thought WOW !! that looks STUNNING and the build is tremendously GORGEOUS... So are you THAT Jeff ...... :P ....Then came over here to search for Viper builds and found this ONE which I missed {Sorry}.. What can I say ..your Viper is BREATHTAKING and your write up is impressive to say the least. SUPER photography here too.. HOLMES {in awe } :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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