jetdx Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I am working on the Kinetic F-16F and the exhaust feathers come in 4 sections. I hope to tap into someone's experience with the same thought that I am having. I am looking for a "semi" accurate aftermarket exhaust that isn't those 4 sections. I would think that there is a lot of them out there but I don't really want to buy all of them looking for the best one. THANKS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Viper01 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I am working on the Kinetic F-16F and the exhaust feathers come in 4 sections. I hope to tap into someone's experience with the same thought that I am having. I am looking for a "semi" accurate aftermarket exhaust that isn't those 4 sections. I would think that there is a lot of them out there but I don't really want to buy all of them looking for the best one. THANKS As far as I know, there aren't any aftermarket nozzles for a F-16E/F. The block 60 F-16's uses the GE-132, which has longer feathers as the GE-129. Remy.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetdx Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 I completely understand and appreciate accuracy in model building but I build models for me. I don't think I need exactly an f-16f exhaust, just a late f-16 exhaust that looks good. Anything that would play the part would be good. Thanks BTW...i have noticed that there isn't much, if any, aftermarket stuff for an f-16f exactly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetdx Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Ah...GE-132 seems to be what I am looking for!! Thanks...viper01 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Your best bet is to use the Aires P/W nozzle, shave off the attachment bolts on the ends of the Turkey Feathers, then cover it with carbon fiber decal. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Your best bet is to use the Aires P/W nozzle A P&W exhaust for the Block 60? The Block 60's -132 is a GE engine. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetdx Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 (edited) Just looked at Aires website this a.m. There are a lot of them. F-16C/D Block 60...for Kinetic Kit even. How about the Eduard Brassin exhaust kits? F-16CJ Block 52, F-16CJ Block 50, or F-16N? On a side note...how critical is an aftermarket kit be for the specific model that you are working on? I was looking at getting the f-16 airbrake Brassin kit, it is for the Tamiya kit. I am working on a Kinetic kit. Does it matter? Edited December 7, 2011 by jetdx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetdx Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 (edited) OK...this subject has been decided. I went with the F-16CJ Block 52 exhaust Brassin Kit from Eduard. I just read over the replies again on this subject. What would be a good way to paint/color this exhaust nozzle? I like the "streaking/rings" on the inside of the nozzle that I see a lot of exhaust nozzles having on other models. Edited December 7, 2011 by jetdx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 A P&W exhaust for the Block 60? The Block 60's -132 is a GE engine. Jake Your right, I was thinking P/W-229 OK...this subject has been decided. I went with the F-16CJ Block 52 exhaust Brassin Kit from Eduard. I just read over the replies again on this subject. What would be a good way to paint/color this exhaust nozzle? I like the "streaking/rings" on the inside of the nozzle that I see a lot of exhaust nozzles having on other models. Which means this is the wrong engine for your a/c, you need a GE engine, remember if the Blk # ends in 2 (Eg; 32,42,52) it will have a P/W engine. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Viper01 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 OK...this subject has been decided. I went with the F-16CJ Block 52 exhaust Brassin Kit from Eduard. I just read over the replies again on this subject. What would be a good way to paint/color this exhaust nozzle? I like the "streaking/rings" on the inside of the nozzle that I see a lot of exhaust nozzles having on other models. Well, if you don't mind the shorter petals, or feathers, you can use Aires 4440 which is a block 30/40/50 nozzle designed to fit a Kinetic. Remy.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Viper01 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 remember if the Blk # ends in 2 (Eg; 32,42,52) it will have a P/W engine. Welcome in the world of the F-16 :wacko: Remy.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetdx Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 What is the look difference between the P/W exhaust and the GE exhaust? Is there that much of a difference. I am going for the good look. Will the "John Doe" notice that I put the wrong exhaust on it? I don't know if this is considered a "rivet counter" issue or what but that much of accuracy does not matter to me. I do not plan to enter this or any model I do into a show. Getting into this much detail/rivet counting takes away the fun part out of model building...for me, anyway...for now. Thanks for all the input!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Yea, big difference PW229 GE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 remember if the Blk # ends in 2 (Eg; 32,42,52) it will have a P/W engine. ...apart from the NF-16D VISTA, whch is a Block 30 but currently flies with a P&W F100-PW-229 . Like 'Viper01' already said: Welcome in the world of the F-16 :wacko: :) Cheers, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 ...apart from the NF-16D VISTA, whch is a Block 30 but currently flies with a P&W F100-PW-229 . Really? As of when? Last few times I've shot it, it's been sporting the GE. The -229 would be cool to see. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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