dmthamade Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Hello Neo!! I think the Arctic Aggressor is a hard edged paint scheme? I've used this tape to outline a hard edged scheme. The stuff will easily conform to bends and irregularites. You have to back mask behind the edge, i usually use Painters Mate green tape, from Home depot or CTC. A softer edge i use the worms. You still have to be careful, you can still end up with irregular areas. Lots of practice helps, grab a paint hulk and see how spraying perpendicular, at angle away and angle to the towards the worm affects the edge. On the Arctic scheme with black, white and grey there is a lot of possibilities where overspray would really ruin a good mood. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 I have most of the decals on now. Still have to add some to the drop tanks. The IsraDecals work well, very thin with little carrier. Some minor silvering, but that's my fault. Not crazy about the color mismatch of the winged skull to fs30219 dark earth color, the art is lighter tan the color coat. From what i've read, these planes were transfered to this squadron without a repaint and the winged skull was added to an old paint job. I'll have to see how it turns out with some weathering. Some pics for the night. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Had time today to finish doing a wash on all parts and wiping them down. I used Phil Florys Pro Modeller wash, always works great. I also dull coated everything and will start doing additional weathering with MiG Pigments, might experiment with oil paints. Few more pics. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Something i forgot to do was paint the metal ring at the back of the fuselage between the fuselage and exhaust can. When i build a 1/32 Tamiya F-14 converted to a D, i forgot to paint this as well. Just doesn't look right without. My solution is Bare Metal Foil. Used it first time on a 1969 Dodge Dart Pro Street build for the window trim. Easy to work with. End result looks right. Definitley looks off without. Pic showing all the parts to go on the build. Might be there for a while. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Yeah BABY!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Don Aw crap!! That walkway decal is backwards!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Some pics of the weapons and pylons. Spending the day attaching a bunch of small stuff. GBU-38s from the kit Sidewinders from the kit Python 4s from the Academy Sufa The Sufa still need small winglets to be added, didn't put them on as they look to be easily broken. Will add right before i hang them underwing. It's slowly getting there. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Managed to complete the build tonight, will post pics tomorrow or monday. One pic for now. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 The basic build was ok, did have to work on some joints a bit. I haven't built the Tamiya F-16, so i can't compare to it. First time i used a primer due to removing paint with masking tape. The IsraCast set was ok, instructions a little vague. IsraDecals were ok, silvering was due to gloss coat not smooth enough. On to some pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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jj264 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Just awesome...love the IAF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Love it amazing job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rustywelder Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Amazing work!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Yup. You've done it again. Bravo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks,guys!! This is the first F-16 i've built in about twenty years, the only F-16 in the display case. I have three more to do, a Tamiya and two Academy Sufas. Don't know which one i'll do next. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simone Macchia Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) A word: fantastic! An only regret: the different color between winged skull decal and camo tan... Simone. Edited February 15, 2012 by Simone Macchia Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Turned out EXCELLENT!! Don't forget to add a photo or three to the finished builds section to qualify for a chance at a prize. (we have lots of sponsers and not many completed builds so far. You stand a REAL good chance) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 That is stunning Don. Well done! Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pkrasna Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 This is a really nice bird! The colors are spot on and weathering, oh my god... Great work! Primož Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I think you forgot to add a photo to the finished build page. Still turned out great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 I think you forgot to add a photo to the finished build page. Still turned out great! Yup!! Thanks for the reminder!! Doing it right now. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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