a4s4eva Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Finally got this one done. it was my first Tamiya Viper and was a hugely enjoyable, albeit complicated build. Some details Kit - 1/48 Tamiya F-16C Blk 25/32 ANG kit Decals - Afterburner Balad ANG/AFRES Vipers At war and USAF weapons decals Exhaust - Aires Weapons - from the kit except for the GBU-31 which is from Hasegawa weapons set E Wheels - Royale Resin Seat - Quickboost RBF flags - Aries Pitot AOA probes - MAM Reinforcing Plates - Voyager Ladder - Hasegawa F-16 Paint - Mr Color Acrylic Lacquers, and Testors Dullcoate Onto the pictures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a4s4eva Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 more Pic's More pictures here if you are still interested Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) Wow! This one is very, very impressive! And so heavy armed! ;) Very nice paint work. Cheers! Alexander Edited April 1, 2012 by Eastern Quote Link to post Share on other sites
warthoglvr Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 You nailed that one, Calum! Nice job. Love the look of the Aires exhaust can interior! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sukhoi Su-27 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Looks absolutely amazing! I love it Could you tell me numbers of Mr color paints you used? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anzo Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 This F-16 is one of most beautiful F-16s I have ever seen. Great build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Very nice Viper there. The attention to the little details is spot on and a good array of ordnance all adds up to an excellent build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a4s4eva Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) Looks absolutely amazing! I love it Could you tell me numbers of Mr color paints you used? Of the top of my head no, but the Mr Color paints have the FS numbers on the label They were the FS numbers called out in the decal instructions Edit they were 305 (FS 36118) and 306 (FS36270). The radome is 317 (FS36231) I lightened them slightly with white Thanks all for the feedback Edited April 2, 2012 by a4s4eva Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paddington Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 whooo, a real beauty! nicely done. congratulations! cheers, patrick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 ....INCREDIBLE build... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
usrbinkevin Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Awesome weathering! An inspiring build to say the least. I do have two questions- Did you add rivet detail yourself, and, did you use any aftermarket for the cockpit besides the seat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a4s4eva Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Awesome weathering! An inspiring build to say the least. I do have two questions- Did you add rivet detail yourself, and, did you use any aftermarket for the cockpit besides the seat? Thanks. The cockpit is from the box except for the seat and RBF tag. I also scratch built a Oxy hose which you can't see. The kit cockpit is pretty good and there isn't really a good aftermarket alternative (The Aires set has some issues IIRC) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JesniF-16 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 That's a dandy of a model, truly gorgeous viper Great job, you got me convinced /Jesse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jochemp Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Excelent detailing mate, inspiring job, This scheme for the USAF Viper should look great for my Vipers Nest , great work, mate, cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xavi84 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 That's a nice pic of an F-16. So where's the model? Wait...what's that? That IS the model?!?! DAAAAAAANG! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a4s4eva Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Thanks again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diego Quijano Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Nice Viper Callum, looks great. Q Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Like the choice of weapons on your Viper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PJFClifford Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Beautiful build and really nice photography. I have that kit and have yet to start it - You've really given me something to gun for. Nice. Wow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sting Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Beautiful Viper!! Man that jet is sexy isn't it?!! You're weathering is great and the ladder's weathering is impressive, it looks real!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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