polar bear Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) F-16E Block 60 Desert Viper in Operation Odyssey Dawn / Unify Protector 1/72 Tamiya- Hasegawa kit bashing Block 60 is the latest and most sophisticate F-16. F-16E/F Block 60s are only in the service of United Arab Emirates. These Vipers are equipped with AN/APG-80 AESA radar, electro-optical tracking system, modern IFF and counter measures. They also have Conformal Fuel Tanks to increase operation range. I intent to build this model to represent the particular aircraft that take part as Combat Air Patrol (CAP) in Operation Odyssey Dawn / Unify Protector. Due to many improvement of Block 60, there is no correct F-16E in the market at this time. Hasegawa released Block 60 for couple years but they used their aged mold as a base kit with additional new parts. My choice was using latest Tamiya F-16C as base kit and add Hasegawa’s F-16E parts such as tail, CFTs, antennae, lumps and bumps. Tamiya’s is the best option because it has vents on right side just below the canopy and no splitter plate (ECS inlet) between the fuselage and intake. WIP link Edited April 12, 2015 by polar bear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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polar bear Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) The painting using FS36320 and FS36495 (GSI Mr.Color 307 and 338). I added Mr.Color Super Metallic SM04 Stainless steel in the ratio of 1:1 in each color to make it sheen like Have Glass color. I also weathered her as much as I saw in reference pictures. Decals were from Hasegawa sheet. It provided every single correct stencils. Edited July 8, 2015 by polar bear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polar bear Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) The loadout of this particular aircraft were all AAMs. Because I used the first Tamiya F-16C release, there was no anything under the wings. I added pylons and missiles. Northrop-Grumman AN/ASQ-32 IFTS targeting pod New engine for Block 60 is F110 GE-132 with more thrust. Edited April 11, 2015 by polar bear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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polar bear Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 Over eight months of building, finally my journey came to an end. I am quite satisfy with the result. This Block 60 building is only rehearsal for larger scale, but not in the near future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Stunning. That is one mean looking mofo! Never noticed that the Block 60 was sans pitot tube. You learn something every day! Beautiful job mate. Very well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tobiK Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Amazing build and that in 1/72! And 8 months is really a long time, other modellers would give up and make the kit end as a shelf queen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NavyF4s Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I'm laughing at myself because I thought this was a bigger scale :doh:/> and only just noticed that it is 1/72nd. You have truly done a masterful job on this intriguing subject. I hope you continue with the larger scale as you suggested. Bravo :cheers:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nicholassagan Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I can't get over how amazingly this came together. Really nice work!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Hei Nat finally is done! Is a beautiful model,I love all of it,from A to Z! A neat,crisp result my friend! And nice pics too! Congratulations,you'll be pride with the result. Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsahling Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 You know you've done a really good job when you confuse it for a 1/32 scale subject. Stellar work overall, what kind of paints did you use for the camo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rom Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 hard to believe it is 1/72... this build is so sharp! You have done a marvellous Viper! Bravo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) ...what kind of paints did you use for the camo? See post #3 Edited April 12, 2015 by Crazy Snap Captain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Teeradej Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Brilliant masterpieces! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bad edd Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) Your built left me speachless. The pics could easily show a 1/32 kit ... Edited April 13, 2015 by bad edd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mario krijan Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Fantastic work for 1/72 scale!!! great!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wayfarer 30 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 AMAZING!! That is just gorgeous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thadeus Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 As usual, Your Viper looks stunning! I love how You've weathered the model. Superb! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom75 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Simply outstanding! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Whoa that's an awesome looking Viper! Great work. Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Very nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polar bear Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 Thanks for all comments! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmreed76 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Very nice indeed, I thought it was 48 scale! Until I read the build thread! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
305swag Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 That's one of the best paint jobs that I've seen in 1/72 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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