Wolfgun33 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Well as a co-moderator I figured I better show my build. I'll be doing the Texas ANG 149th FW (From San Antonio) F-16C Blk 30 65th Anniversary Scheme. I'll be using the Tamyia F-16C/N kit, along with the Caracal Models decals for this scheme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 I have the Aries Pit but I probably won't use it as it would slow me down. Trying to get this finished before our IPMS Houston show in April. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JesniF-16 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Hurry up and get to that cool paint scheme! How much did you pay for the Tamiya detail set? Jesse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 Hurry up and get to that cool paint scheme! How much did you pay for the Tamiya detail set? Jesse I will trust me. Gotta finish a couple of projects first. I got the Tamiya detail set at Sprue Bros for $14.99. Unfortunately, it looks like right now it's sold out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Way to go Wolfgun.....Now I'm really gonna get movin to find my bird(s). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Ordered the last few things I needed for my Viper, so I hope to start it very soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Got half of what I need to go with my Viper. Waiting on the resin nose and wheels. Got the Aires wheelbays and engine. And some RBF Tags. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xavi84 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I'm really looking forward to seeing this one done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Last of the Viper stuff arrived yesturday. Time to get to work on this bad boy!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Just so people know that I am working on the Viper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 That Tamiya detail ups set beats the hell out of the way i did mine. lol Keep at it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 That Tamiya detail ups set beats the hell out of the way i did mine. lol Keep at it. Yeah when I saw that Tamiya had it I wanted to get it. Makes life a little easier with this build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Man!! thats a lot of aftermarket. Looking forward to seeing it going together. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Man!! thats a lot of aftermarket. Looking forward to seeing it going together. Don Yeah it is. Lol. I really wanted to do this one up real nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Not much to update. Still trying to figure out where to cut on the kit to get the Aries pit and wheel bays to fit. Anyone got tips on this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 Working in the intake assmebly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Well some work continues on the Viper. It's so hot out that it's hard to prime anything so progress is very slow right now. I have the intake pretty much done. Just gotta add the front intake lip and the intake cover. Wife is gonna help me paint the intake cover as a Texas flag as on the aircraft that i'm doing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xavi84 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Looking pretty good so far wolfgun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Agreed, that is building up quite nicely..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Thanks guys. About to start work on the cockpit. Gonna take a long time cause i've never used photoetched metal before and I'm not sure what order to paint it in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Did you end up getting the Steel Beech covers set with the covered seat hud and aoa probes? It really adds to the look but spend a good amount of time on the AOA probes because they're flat and the nose is curved so will need serious sanding to sit flush. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) Did you end up getting the Steel Beech covers set with the covered seat hud and aoa probes? It really adds to the look but spend a good amount of time on the AOA probes because they're flat and the nose is curved so will need serious sanding to sit flush. Yeah I did. Thanks for the tips on the AOA Covers. Probably won't use the seat though as it's barely detailed at all. I was looking at the covered HUD and I'm not sure how it's gonna fit. May have to look for pics of a covered HUD to see how it looks. Edited June 30, 2012 by Wolfgun33 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 On mine I had to cut the little nub off right in front of where the HUD goes. Then it jut lays there up to the edge. Be careful though if you want to do it canopy closed check the fit. My canopy wouldnt sit flush but I was gluing it open anyway. The seats detail isn't good reall but I liked the look of having the cover on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfgun33 Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 On mine I had to cut the little nub off right in front of where the HUD goes. Then it jut lays there up to the edge. Be careful though if you want to do it canopy closed check the fit. My canopy wouldnt sit flush but I was gluing it open anyway. The seats detail isn't good reall but I liked the look of having the cover on. Ok that's what I was thinking on the HUD. I figured that I would have to cut those nubs off. Thanks for the info. :thumbsup: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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