jmreed76 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) Hello guys, Here is the latest build from my bench. 1/48 Tamiya Blk 25/32 kit, Mix of Afterburner and Fox One decals, Shull24 resin GE nozzle. Painted with Mr Color paints. I'd like to give a shout out to Jake Melampy and Dave Cook for sending me some walk around photos of this jet...Thanks guys! "Couldn't have done it without your help" The plate on the base is an actual piece of an F-16 flaperon that has been lazer engraved. Any questions you may have, I'll do the best I can to answer them. Thanks for looking at this build of a Viper from my home state. Edited September 19, 2012 by jmreed76 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny2174 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Great model! Really makes me jealous...I can't wait to get my very Viper on my hands AHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Awesome build! Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
durangokid Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Dang Mike, You are really getting good at this stuff! All I can say is it looks great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmreed76 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Thanks guys! Bryan, Your Masterpiece of the Sufa, Blows mine out of the water buddy...LOL! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
durangokid Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I don't think so Mike; we are our own worst critics. I can wait to see what you to with a 32nd scale! But watching your builds, I can honestly say you improve on every one you put out. I don't see a lot of room for improvement but I have a feeling your next one will be even more stunning... Bryan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmreed76 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) Thanks buddy! I have 5 32nd scale Vipers in my little stash Even have the Sufa but I'm kind of leaning towards building a D out of it instead of the I. I have learned alot from guys on these forums and being that I have only been at this hobby for about a year and a half now, I'm pretty happy with my results. I used to build as a kid...Oh about 20-25 yrs. ago I remember using Testors tube glue "Not following directions" and enamels right out of the bottle, Silvered decals....What a mess! But as a kid, I thought that I had built something great! Edited September 19, 2012 by jmreed76 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bdt13 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Excellent job! Captures the overall feel of the Viper along with the little details. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.linus Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 This is really good! It's really clean and sharp. Definatley something to be proud of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) Very nice build! Does the GE nozzle make it a block 30? I'm in search of a GE nozzle and an intake to make a MI block 30. I have the block 32/52 kit. How did the FoxOne decals work for you? I have the ANG sheet with MI, TH, CO, and SD. Aaron Edited September 19, 2012 by jester292 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Wow! What an awesome build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Nice job. Very good work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmreed76 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) Very nice build! Does the GE nozzle make it a block 30? I'm in search of a GE nozzle and an intake to make a MI block 30. I have the block 32/52 kit. How did the FoxOne decals work for you? I have the ANG sheet with MI, TH, CO, and SD. Aaron Thanks for the comments everyone! Aaron, Yes sir, this is actually built to a block 30 A/C. The 181st had (NSI) "Smallmouth" intake GE powered jets The last serial # to have the small intake is 86-0261. The first jet to have the (MCID) Largemouth intake is # 86-0262 All of the MI.jets were Block 30s and had the Smallmouth intake. Are you planning to build your model on a Tamiya kit? If so, Grab a Block 25/32 ANG. kit. The only extra parts that you will need are GE related. I have spares so if you need these, I can help you out! Send me a PM here. The Fox One decals are great decals. You shouldn't have any issues using them also. I used Microset and Microsol decal solutions on my model and the decals really turned out almost like they were painted on. BTW: That MI. jet is also on my to do list! As are a bunch of others...LOL! Hope that I was able to help you out. If you have any more questions, Feel free to drop me a message here on the forum and I'll do the best that I can to help ya! Mike. Edited September 19, 2012 by jmreed76 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JesniF-16 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I have been gawking at your Viper for about 20 minutes now and I'm convinced that it's the real thing. It doesn't get any better than that The pilot adds a nice touch as well... /Jesse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doughboy Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Very very nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmreed76 Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Thanks alot guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Mike, OUTSTANDING, STUNNING Viper. Loved the details .. Bravo on a job well done. :worship: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThePhantomTwo Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I crewed 86-0260 and Mike has captured it to a tee,I have seen several models done in '260's markings but Mike has captured the old gal spot on,the man has some awesome talent! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PHIL25102 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 very nice job!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghatherly Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Very Nice job! I really like the paint detail and the stand design.<br> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
balls47 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Very nice build! Does the GE nozzle make it a block 30? I'm in search of a GE nozzle and an intake to make a MI block 30. I have the block 32/52 kit. How did the FoxOne decals work for you? I have the ANG sheet with MI, TH, CO, and SD. Aaron Hey Aaron, Yepper, the MI Block 30's had the small-mouth (NSI) intake. I spent a lot of time at the 178FW in Springfield. They had the first Block 30 (#86-0262) with the large-mouth intake (MCID). (#86-0262 is also a MiG killer - MiG 23, if I'm not mistaken.) I saw a MI Block 30 and an IN(181FW) Block 30 parked on the ramp next to the 178FW's Block 30's. There is quite a difference when seeing the two parked next to each other. In fact, the 178FW refused to accept some of the older Block 30's with the small-mouth intake that "they" tried to assign to the unit. It matter's no more, because the 178th got hit by the 2005 BRAC cuts and flew their last F-16 missions in the summer of 2010. The 178th was a training unit. They did a really cool thing before the F-16's left. They gave as many incentive rides for unit members as they possibly could when they were almost done with their flying mission. I believe they gave between 60 and 70 rides in their last couple of months of flying. Here's another note for you: If you ever build an F-16 with the up-dated P&W 229 motor, check the intake. Most of them still have the small-mouth intake, but they have matched the updated P&W 229 motor with some F-16's with the large-mouth intake. I got this little piece of info from one of my ANG buddies. So, check your reference photos if you build an F-16 with the updated P&W 229 motor. Good Luck!!! Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Nice looking Blacksnake viper. They have A-10s now; yes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmreed76 Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 Thanks guys! Sledge, You must be reading my mind! Actually I'm gonna build a Blacksnakes Viper inflight to put with this 181st FW "Racers" F-16 And yes Sir you are correct the 122nd FW is currently flying the (Charlie) model of the HOG. Not sure how much longer? Word is that they may transition into the MC-12??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sledge Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Cool! Looking forward to seeing your finished build. Thats not good to hear for FT. Wayne. Heard Selfriges A-10s were uncertain too. Sad times!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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