Macbain Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Gents, This is my second jet and I am in love with the kit. It is evident that this was one of the precursors to the modern Spitfire and Mustang from Tamiya. The engineering involved is so precise and it just falls together. Being clinically diagnosed with AMS though, it needed improving. I butchered the fuselage ( a little too much ) to get the wonderful Aires cockpit to fit. Using the Modern Viper Guide as a reference (needed, so needed) I managed to confirm that virtually every single switch is actually replicated in the Aires cockpit. It is art! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macbain Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 I am also using the Aires wheel bay and exhaust. I thought I would join the kit engine (which is removable post construction, and can be placed on a dolly, brilliant!) with the Aires exhaust section. I seemed to work, thus far and should work once completed too. The two are joined, with the kit section removed below. The join happens to be where the aires turbine is placed, making it work. I took some of the painting ideas from the book 'The Scale Viper ; A modellers guide to building the F-16' I am also trying to detail the engine bay, as it will be visible once finished and engine removed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macbain Posted September 14, 2011 Author Share Posted September 14, 2011 And the engine bay detail with a coat of black. A little surgery was required to graft the kit intake top to the Aires wheel bay, which is turn becomes the intake trunk bottom. This then attaches to the forward wall of the engine bay. The wheel bay is yet to be permanently attached, but it looks like it will work without any dramas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Great work! Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macbain Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 Finished the engine bay detail and about to join the top and bottom halves, finally! Not all of it will be seen, but I know its there. The joining of the intakes didn't go as planned, so it may not have the nicest view down the pipe from the rear, but I am over it. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-1 Nut Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Wow. That is very impressive work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert K Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Macbain, Nice build. Sent you a pm. Regards. Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 The plumbing work looks amazing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timvkampen Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 nice scratch work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn C. Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 The engine bay detail is superb. Some of the cleanest scratch-building I've seen in a very long time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pruz Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 That is very nice work!!! Looks busy but very realistic. Good references win again... Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Using the Modern Viper Guide as a reference (needed, so needed) Glad it's helping you out. You're doing great work! Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
delayar Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Outstanding! Markus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macbain Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) Due to the beautiful fit of this kit, the rest of the build has gone surprisingly quick. All major components assembled, minor amounts of CA for a few marks (self induced). I added the Cross Delta plates for a Block 40 machine I am doing from a set of Afterburner decals - here the one at the bottom. (link didn't work as planned, the Black Widow aircraft, 509) The 10 plates added are beautiful. PE with rivet detail, but self adhesive (better than any Eduard self adhesive) with a clear layer over the top for positioning. I still added a few drops of CA which was recommended, but it was a breeze to install. Perfectly sized also. She is all masked up and ready for some pre shading... Thanks for looking. Edited October 2, 2011 by macbain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Beautiful work! I really love the engine bay detail...It is exquisite! One minor suggestion. The Cross Delta plates are awesome, but I have heard from others (Jake Melampy among them) that they are a little on the thin side for 1/32. The real plates are quite thick. So, I know when I do mine (a Hill bird as well), I'm going to put two sets on...One on top of the other. Again, just a suggestion. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macbain Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Beautiful work! I really love the engine bay detail...It is exquisite! One minor suggestion. The Cross Delta plates are awesome, but I have heard from others (Jake Melampy among them) that they are a little on the thin side for 1/32. The real plates are quite thick. So, I know when I do mine (a Hill bird as well), I'm going to put two sets on...One on top of the other. Again, just a suggestion. Aaron This may be true, but I am more than happy with the result thus far. I can always exaggerate the plates with more of a wash than the surrounding areas. The double plate idea would work quite easily also. Thanks for the suggestion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spike7451 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Ohhh...I have the Aeries pit for my F16-N,so these pics will be useful,thank! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macbain Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Pre shading, not long to go now... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macbain Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Well I did finish it, and only just got around to taking photos and posting, so here she is... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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jmel Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Nice! It really turned out well. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tonal Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Stunning, gorgeous, and beautifully done!! Great work!! Tonal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn C. Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Turned out great! Always good to see someone build a Hill AFB jet, too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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