jenshb Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I've dug out an old copy of Aviation Week & Space Technology - April 17 1989 to be exact. When I saw these green F-16s I knew I would have to build a model some day:) In this issue there is a two-page article; TAC Demonstration Bolsters Support for F-16 in CAS Role illustrated with two photos of the aircraft involved. I can't see any plates on top of the wingroots in these photos, but there is a small plate just behind the canopy hinge level with the sill panel line. Jens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I can confirm with my pics that the Block 25 Vipers lacked any reinforcement plates. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Nirel Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Hi Kursad- I'm looking at the sheet instructions and all the ejection triangles are listed as S1. Which are the black only and which are the black/white? It's pretty cool when the printing is so fine that I can't see if it's white or the light blue paper back. I don't want to accidentally waste a decal by cutting out and using the wrong one. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) I'm looking at the sheet instructions and all the ejection triangles are listed as S1. Which are the black only and which are the black/white? They are all the same and have the white background. I think the only option that had the all-black triangles was the technology demonstrator F-16B later in its career. Edited December 11, 2014 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SR10user Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I seem to remember seeing some pics of Euro 1 F-16's with grey radomes and RHAW blisters. I thought it was on HABU's site. I can't seem to find any pics now, so I'm hoping someone can verify this. Anybody? Sincerely, Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
achterkirch Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) I seem to remember seeing some pics of Euro 1 F-16's with grey radomes and RHAW blisters. I thought it was on HABU's site. I can't seem to find any pics now, so I'm hoping someone can verify this. Anybody? Sincerely, Dave I found one with a gray Radome but black blisters on F-16.net it's 75-0752. If you can't find it that way try doing a Google image search of cas f-16 Edited December 12, 2014 by achterkirch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Only -0752 had a gray radome and only when it was the GD demonstrator (post-CAS trials). During the CAS trials it matched the other jets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stalal Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 What was the color of the drop tanks on these Vipers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Green, eiter FS34102 or FS34079 (don't remember exactly at the moment which) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 What was the color of the drop tanks on these Vipers? The web archive of my old website has several photos showing the 'green' drop tanks, however some of the formatting is FUBAR'd in the archiving process. The left frame in the above link contains thumbnails but you must scroll over in the left frame to see (and click on) them. My original site didn't do that. Unfortunately I haven't found a way to link to images in the web archive so you have to go there to see them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) Stumbled upon this pic on the Code One website (note gray radome): Edited December 15, 2014 by habu2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 My order arrived today - excellent :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 (edited) What was the color of the drop tanks on these Vipers? IIRC thats the darker green colour...i forget the FS# off the top of my head Edited December 17, 2014 by mungo1974 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt H. Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) I bought this sheet because I think a F-16 looks really cool in the lizard scheme. I knew I had an F-16 in the stash, so I bought the sheet. I got my F-16 out of the stash, and it is a Hasegawa F-16CJ block 50. There is an option on this sheet for a f-16c block 25 .. is there a huge noticeable difference between the two? And as always thanks for getting the sheets I ordered to me so quickly Kursad! Edited January 14, 2015 by Kurt H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Hi Kurt, I'm at my day job now, but will put together a summary of differences as soon as I get home after work - I believe the Hasegawa kit has all the parts you will need for a Block 25 (MCID intake and PW nozzle), but there may be a few minor differences. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 The green color shoud be FS34079 (Dark green). You could possibly also use FS34102 Medium green, Your Choice. The Block 50 from Hasegawa has all part necessary for a Block 25. For instructions and what parts to use/not use - see these instructions: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10043481 Ordinance as per instructions in Your Block 50 kit :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hertem Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Based on the photos that I have seen I'm pretty sure the tank colors are F.S.34102 Medium green. F.S.34092 has a much greener appearance to it and the tanks are more the olive toned medium green. The pics on Habu2's site show some good examples of this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonrivetcounter Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hello, could i use the Tamiya Aggressor Viper Boxing with a tinted canopy( for a Block 25 CAS Viper). I think there is a PW Engine with a small mouth included. How can i build a falcon eye and a pave penny pod? Thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Falcon eye was not installed on the CAS Vipers. This was test fitted to one of the pre-Production dual seat Vipers only as far as I know. Pave penny I am not aware of any kit or aftermarket - sorry! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) Falcon eye was not installed on the CAS Vipers. This was test fitted to one of the pre-Production dual seat Vipers only as far as I know. Falcon Eye was installed only on 75-0752 and only during the CAS trials. Pave penny I am not aware of any kit or aftermarket - sorry! Same pod as was on the A-10. You'll have to scratch-build the mounting pylon though. Found this image of Pave Penny mount for Israeli F-16s Edited January 26, 2015 by habu2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polar bear Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Pave penny pod is available in 1/48 Kinetic F-16, isn't it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Polar Bear: That is an AN/ASQ-213 HTS pod but the visual apppearance is the same, so I guess you can use it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary F Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I believe both the Kinetic and AMK Kfirs have Pave Penny pods included. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Quicker and easier and more correct if you can use one from the Hasegawa F-16 sets ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyrens Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Heads up for those doing these.. the top/bottom profiles provided are ONLY for option 1 on the sheet. For the other options, you will need to (generally) reverse the application of the two greens and some minor tweaks to the pattern. Also, for the Pave Penny, use a standard HTS pod, cut off the nose (HTS has slightly pointed, solid nose), and replace with a clear dome. Hope this helps! Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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