Albert Moore Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Hi Gang, First and foremost, I need to thank Ken Middleton for the acrylic rod and brass sleeves which made this in-flight model possible. Thanks bro, your generosity is greatly appreciated! This is my just completed 1/72 Revell F-16B built as an IDF/AF Netz. This the first time I've done an in-flight display and it was quite liberating I must say- no fiddly landing to deal with! I chose the B variant cause it was the least involved conversion as far as Israeli F-16s go. Two antennas is all it took to get there- GPS antenna on the spine behind the canopy and the small black antenna under the intake. The load out consists of two GBU-10s from a Monogram Block 50/52 F-16 kit (the Pave Penny Pod is a modified HARM Pod from the same kit), two 600 gallon wing takes and pylons from a Hasegawa F-2B kit, and kit AIM-9L Sidewinders. The belly tank is from the kit as well. The finish consists of Humbrol and Model Master enamels (Hu121, Hu119, MM Sky Type S, and Hu127 for the lower surfaces). The decals are from IsraDecal and were terrific as usual (though the sand tail art is a bit darker than the sand paint I used). The camo pattern as applied using Blu-Tak rolls so feathered edges would result. An oil wash was applied to the panel lines, and the whole works sprayed with Acryl Dull Coat. My lovely wife is responsible for staining and finishing the display base. Thanks for looking, all comments and critiques are welcomed as usual. Cheers, Alby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Bratton Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 That's a great looking build, Alby. The in flight display makes it very dynamic and really focuses the viewer on the model more so than if it were on a shelf. Great job! Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) Great work Alby. Those huge 600gal tanks look awesome. Must be draggy as all, but are an interesting difference to the norm Viper load. Well done! -Jeff Edited March 25, 2011 by ST0RM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Talk about a long range strike load ... Very nice, Alby ... Love the display ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rampage55 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Beautiful work Alby. That display base sure came out nice. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 holy smokes Alby - that came out great! It does look really good in the air - glad the parts helped! Excellent work on the camo, too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragan_mig31 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Great looking viper :worship: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne S Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Nice work, looks professional Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruud Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Looks great Alby! I see you put the red edges on the fins. Not sure why some of their Vipers have that, but it does look interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the kind comments so far guys, I greatly appreciate them! Cheers, Alby Edited March 26, 2011 by Albert Moore Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Alby, WOW !!! Love the Display as it makes the F-16 look as if it is ready to take off.. KUDOS...!! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 More darned F-16s, please! Especially when they're this nicely done, Bs and in-flight displays! :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Nice work. I particularly love the paint job you did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 Thanks Moritz, Holmes, and Andrew- I appreciate the kudos. Cheers, Alby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sharkey Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 That's a great looking model. I really think Ken should get into the business of selling those acrylic pipes, they're really nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LA2019 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Wow, that looks awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Backfire Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Beautiful build, I really like the in-flight display, and the flawless camo paint job. Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Moore Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Thanks Keith, Sharkey, and LA2019! Cheers, Alby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Nice and clean. Super job bro. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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