Kingoalie Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Small update. I had to do some paint touch ups and when I did, the colors didn't exactly match. So, I finally got around to touching up my touch ups :wacko: I also painted the landing gear, wheel wells, and intake. For the intake, I tried the "pour white paint in the intake" technique. This seemed to work out well...until I realized the white paint was leaking out the nose gear attachment point. I was able to wipe away most of the white before it dried; a few spots needed a little touch up. With all that said and done, I think I am now ready to start decaling... John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Decals!!! I was able to get a few of the decals on this evening. They look good so long as you're not up close. The decals are clearly Alps printed and are somewhat pixelated...and unfortunately, Revell doesn't give you the stencils you need because all they include is one decal choice <_< I should be able to get the rest of the decals on over the weekend. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Looking good John. I have the same decals but by Repli Scale and the more I see them the more I want to build this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Alright, all the decals are on! I have the same decals but by Repli Scale Are you talking about the 1/72nd decals or did Repli Scale do them in 1/144th? John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I have them in 1/72 and 1/48. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Slight weathering and a clear matte coat applied. I also added the vertical strut in the intake...a little too big for 1/144th but not having anything was bugging me. I may need to sand and polish the canopy as it looks like there are little "pits" or dust specks on it Cheers, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Great job John! Just hope that the specs are on the outside and not on the inside like I've had happen.:rolleyes:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 Unfortunately, it looks like the specs are on the inside. Here's a quick update...almost finished. I just need to cut off the kit's pitot tube and add a new one, add the AIM-9s, and scratch build the nose landing gear support member. I also can't forget to paint the beacon on top of the vertical stab. The camera really highlights the weathering...it doesn't look that bad in person. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer512 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Wow! A really nice little Viper, you've built there! I have to get back on my small F-16 once I get the F-16 for this GB off the workbench Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Well, I'm calling this one finished. Not my best effort, but I learend some things about the kit that will help when I build another one. More pictures in the "Group Build Finish Line." John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Four Corners Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Well built and very well presented. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spectre711 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Nice job John. I think those 1/144 scale kits would be the life of me since I have trouble seeing stuff on the 1/72 scale ones. I either have to get glasses or have to get a larger house so I can switch to larger scale kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingoalie Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks guys. It's not one of Revell's better kits in terms of finesse and fit, but it is years ahead of the Dragon kit and it does offer a few options (various parts for various F-16 blocks). There were some good lessons learned with this kit, which will help me with the next one I build. Most of these lessons learned dealt with the fit, but others include things such as the omission of the vertical structure in the air intake and the omission of the nose landing gear "support brace," both of which I scratch built. It's also worth noting that even though the Zactomodels ACES II seat is super nice, under the Revell canopy, I don't think there would be much visual difference between it and the kit's seat, so I will use the kit seat next time. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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