Skinny_Mike Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I need some help for the F-16 experts out there. I want to convert a 1/48 Tamiya F-16C, using the block 25/32 kit, to an F-16 MLU with the parabrake housing, and a second one to an F-16ADF. I understand the differences between the cockpits and the landing gear. What else do I need to do for each version? I do have PWMP tail bases for both versions, would those work? What else am I missing? Thanks for the help! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
signals Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 For the ADF conversion PWMP has a new base for the tail along with the birdslicers What its missing are the older style gun vents Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mec011 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Sierra Hotel Models has teased an upcoming conversion. Here is a post on Hyperscale with photos: http://www.network54.com/Forum/624633/thread/1420993563/Will+Tamiya+ever+make+an+F-16A+kit+in+1-48+scale- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I have done this Conversion too, making an early RNoAF F-16A Block 15. What you need is: Replace forward part of gun port With old-style gun port - Hasegawa part will fit but fine tuning needed. Early undercarriage with lights in main Wheel weel - found in the Block 25/32 boxing Block 5/10/15 main wheels New instrument panel representing the Block 5-15 Version (not MLU as out of the Box) Small style stabilator if you build an early Block 5/10 version. Check Your ref's Modify top of tail to represent the F-16A. Basically removing the RWR of the F-16C. This can be filed down and rescribed. Use the 16S210 rails (found in the Block 25/32 boxing) replace tailbase with either ADF or Parachute base depending on version Remember to check Your Reference pic's for the Version you are to build. The ADF newer flew with the small tailplanes, and many F-16A Block 5/10/15 had the gun ports replaced with the New type that comes in the kit If I have forgotten something, I am sure someone will chime in :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Maglio Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Mike, mind "L'Ultima Diana" had F-16C style gun nozzle and tyres, so no need to repalce them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonrivetcounter Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Hello, i would like to build a Block 25 CAS Viper. What kit would fit the most. I know, that the Block 25 has a PW engine and a small mouth intake. I have in the stash: Tamiya Aggressor Viper Hasegawa CG Block 30 viper Hasegawa CJ Block 40 viper Kinetic/italeri DG/DJ viper for a doubleseater Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graves_09 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) Tamiya aggressor is the only kit you listed that has the PW exhaust and small mouth intake. You should also use the light weight landing gear in the kit. Edited January 24, 2015 by graves_09 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 The Hasegawa kits also have the parts needed,the big intakes,GE exhaust and heavy gears/doors were add on's to the original A/C model kits. If the CAS Viper is your top shelf build I'd use the Tamiya kit, if it's just a neat subject I'd use one of the Hasegawa kit's. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny_Mike Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Thanks for the help guys. Niels - thanks, that was exactly what I was looking for. Paola - still threatening to finish my Diana using the kinetic kit, but there are a few things I goofed on and would like to redo. Hey Curtis! How's it going, miss everyone back in the AVG! Thanks again Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Anyone have any intel on the Sierra Hotel F-16A conversion?? I just looked and there's nothing on their site about it, yet they showed masters some months ago. I'd love to do one of the Michigan ANG birds someday... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
onescale Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Hello, there are a few new sets from Kasl Hobby for converting the Tamiya F-16C to a F-16A MLU: http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/se5bjhecnotzk9gtgzvh.html http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/ncskqrph805ivquue1yv.html http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/to9jtsgclxxlz0uftp2c.html http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/ubbxpcs9bm7zwytmbihd.html Regards, Jens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Thanks Jens. Yes, I was aware of those. I'm looking to build an F-16A ADF. The Sierra Hotel set looks to be a bit more comprehensive than the Kasl sets for that purpose. I have the modified lower tail from a Revell kit, but I'd like to use the rest of the SH stuff if/when it becomes available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stef8610 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Anyone who tried to use the vertical tail from the italeri offering to backdate the tamiya into F-16A or F-16AM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 As with any conversion, you'll need to add a thin plasticard plate to fill inn the broader footprint of the C-tail. Then, when this is done and depending on your AMS, you'll need to do some re-scribing. Then you can add just about any A/B tail you prefer. That said, there is good aftermarked items from PWMP that is better suited than the Italeri tail. But this all comes down to your preference and wallet, and in the end it is your model. To put in a different way; I just bought the Italeri kit for the blisters only, to transfer these to a better tail in order to eventually make an ADF. So crazy is what crazy does 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BillS Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 I’m pretty certain there were some differences in panels/doors. If I remember correctly the crew chief’s comm panel and boost pump lights were under a smaller panel on the LH intake. Some blade antennas were different as well. Just behind the aft transparency was an A/R light. You should be able to see its location in photos. You might see how much the HUDs differed in appearance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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