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1/72 Belgium F-16A FA-62 Demo 1998 (Hasegawa)


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Hi guys!!

My first entry into a group build - 1/72 Belgium F-16A FA-62 Demo 1998

1/72 Hasegawa F-16A plus

Eduard PE set 73235

Paula Models ACES II seats

Daco products decals

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Progress so far:

I am not planning this plane to be super-realistic and hence haven't done research on what the instrument panel should look like... at least it looks 'realistic' to me. ;)

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First time using resin seats. The addition of Eduard PE sets compliments the resin seat nicely

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Hope you like the pics

Regards,

Chris

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Progress so far:

Many PE went on the underside of the plane:

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The original Hasegawa kit has few details in the landing gear bays...

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Front landing gear:

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Just discovered the tail of the F-16A plus kit is different from the Belgium F-16...it should be the MLU version (would F-16 experts correct me if I am wrong). Luckily, I just purchased an Academy KF-16C, which happened to have a suitable tail that is not used by the kit itself! :jaw-dropping:

Before conversion:

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After conversion:

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Please feel free to comment...this is the first time I used PE parts for planes, and first time trying to modify a kit by "cut & paste" method from donor kits...

Hope you guys like it.

Nice one.

Sad to see 10 HK$ now reduced to a coin. I remember when they were nice green notes.

Julien

Thanks Julien for the comment.

Apart from the 10 dollars coin, we do have purple plastic notes too... :jaw-dropping:

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Apart from the 10 dollars coin, we do have purple plastic notes too... :thumbsup:

Urh! purple, not nice.

For some reason I still carry a HK$10 Note from 1985 in my wallet, doubt its even legal now. I suppose I just keep it for luck.

Looking good on the 16.

Julien

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Thanks Julien,

Some updates. The plane is now ready for Decals.

Closeup on the wings. There is a step between the fuselage and the wings, I had spend a lot time trying to eliminate it...

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Result of the 'tail' after sanding and some putty. Result not very good...I'm no good at re-scribing panel lines. :sunrevolves:

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Underside. (I know the building sequence is strange...)

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Urh! purple, not nice.

For some reason I still carry a HK$10 Note from 1985 in my wallet, doubt its even legal now. I suppose I just keep it for luck.

Looking good on the 16.

Julien

Two more pics especially for Julien...the PURPLE HK$10 note! ;)

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Hope you like it!

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Update progress:

Decals on!!

Although the number of decals are small for the Daco sheet, it took me a little longer than I expected...the large decals are tricky to put on, especially the two on the top side of the main wings, there are many bumps on the wing tips...quite tricky...need some touch-up with paints...

This is the first time I used Daco Decals, when first applied, it looked pretty thick and not easy to bend, but after ~1 minute, its texture 'changed', especially when I applied mark softer. I am happy with the results.

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My favorite - the claws!

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Finally done!!

Can't believe I can finish in time!! (I had to take a few days of annual leaves for it!!)

I especially liked the photo etch set, really added a lot of detail to the 20+ year old Hasegawa kit.

Top coat by several coats of Mr Hobby Semi-gloss clear coat.

Finishing touches with a light oil wash and dry brushed the cockpit area.

Hope you like it.

Regards,

Chris

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Wow you made it come out real nice!!

this is how you spot a real modeljunky ->

Finally done!!

Can't believe I can finish in time!! (I had to take a few days of annual leaves for it!!)

HaHa

just beautiful!

Cheers

Neo

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