Djack Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Here are some QF-16 pictures that I took back in April at Tyndall AFB. I thought it was cool to see these in person. Sad they are drones, but better than rotting away in the desert. Hope you can find these useful. Thanks, David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Djack Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 Here's a few more... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich in name only Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Has AMARC markings. Be interesting to see if they are removed. My guess: no--saves money on repaint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Djack Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Yeah I would guess the same thing for cost savings. I hope they adopt some of the "Team Target" markings some of the Phantoms had though. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich in name only Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Was thinking the same about the paint schemes. Don't know of F-16s ever having VN or Euro paint but would look good! Although I'm fussy about authenticity it would be like commemorative schemes (I like the current Canadian F-18 in WWII paint). If these survive like the F4s they'll need paint eventually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 If these survive like the F4s they'll need paint eventually. Maybe not. Jake and I were there in May for Combat Archer to see the last of the QF-4s to be shot down at Tyndall, they looked pretty ratty. The Phantoms with the nice paint schemes were destined for Holloman. we had dry weather when we were there... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Djack Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 I was hoping to get to see the QRF-4 when I was there! Thanks for sharing those Habu. Is there anywhere that posts when Combat Archer is exactly. I always love going to the Gulf in the spring, just would be cool to know that. Thanks. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I was hoping to get to see the QRF-4 when I was there! It's sleeping with the fish at the bottom of the gulf now ...... :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomcatFanatic123 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Here are some QF-16 pictures that I took back in April at Tyndall AFB. I thought it was cool to see these in person. Sad they are drones, but better than rotting away in the desert. Hope you can find these useful. Thanks, David [/url] Is this a smoke system? Ex-Thunderbird? If not, what is this? And what blocks are the ones in this post? I'm assuming 30's since they're GE-equipped? -please pardon my ignorance here...I know this is probably a silly question. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) Is this a smoke system? Ex-Thunderbird? If not, what is this? And what blocks are the ones in this post? I'm assuming 30's since they're GE-equipped? Yes it is a smoke system, not ex-Thunderbird - the TBirds only flew Pratt-powered F-16s. This was the first time I've seen the smoke system installed on a GE-powered Viper. The QF-16s I saw were all early Block 30s (GE/NSI small mouth inlets) with the exception of one late model Block 15 F-16A (83-1110) Edited October 22, 2015 by habu2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott R Wilson Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Yes it is a smoke system, not ex-Thunderbird - the TBirds only flew Pratt-powered F-16s. This was the first time I've seen the smoke system installed on a GE-powered Viper. The QF-16s I saw were all early Block 30s (GE/NSI small mouth inlets) with the exception of one late model Block 15 F-16A (83-1110) The QF-4s also have a smoke system. There was a short probe behind the left engine nozzle in about the same place it was on Thunderbird and Blue Angel Phantoms for putting oil in the exhaust stream to make the smoke. It was much shorter on the QF-4s though. They use the smoke for certain sorties to help people visually acquire the jet. It's been a few years since I talked to the QF-4 pilot who told me about it when I asked about it, and I don't remember the exact circumstances that they use the smoke for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Now, those are cool. I'm a huge fan if the drones, so right click and save. It will be nice to see decals for these drones. I'll buy them in a heart beat and thanks David and habu for sharing these Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Two Bobs did decals a couple of years ago, not sure how accurate they are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I remember those and it was stated by Bob those were fiction as at the time there wasn't any Viper drones. So, let hope someone will do current Tyndall markings. Btw, I don't suppose anyone seen what's different within the pit? Do these have a box like panel above the IP like on the F-4 phantoms? TIA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Btw, I don't suppose anyone seen what's different within the pit? Do these have a box like panel above the IP like on the F-4 phantoms? TIA They have a few panels added to the cockpit, but you have to look very closely to spot anything different from a standard Viper. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 They have a few panels added to the cockpit, but you have to look very closely to spot anything different from a standard Viper. Jake Not to forget that in 1/48 scale this will hardly be visible at all, let alone 1/72. 1/32 - maybe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Beary Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 The one with the blue intake cover and Syracuse-Cobras marking I'm pretty sure must be from the 174th here in syracuse NY. If so, it has flown over my house many times when on left base to runway 10. Miss seeing and hearing them every day. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Two Bobs did decals a couple of years ago, not sure how accurate they are. Only for the QF-16s or, for the QF-4s also? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 QF-16 only, it is apparently still available from Two Bobs "What If" scheme of the next generation Full-Scale Aerial Target for the USAF. These aircraft will begin to start replacing the QF-4 target drones at Tyndall AFB in 2012.Enough markings for two complete jets. One Block 15 and one Block 25 aircraft are represented on this sheet. Recommended Kits: Hasegawa F-16 Tamiya F-16 Kinetic F-16 Compare to the photos, definitely a WHIF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) Now those look cool, yeah to bad those are fiction. Perhaps, we'll get lucky as see a new set in near future with accurate markings. Btw, are those Block 30 or 40 with GE exhaust? Edited October 30, 2015 by Youngtiger1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Btw, are those Block 30 or 40 with GE exhaust? Early Block 30 with small mouth inlets Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Chladek Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Two Bobs did decals a couple of years ago, not sure how accurate they are. The TwoBobs sheets were for BAe's QF-16 bid. Bob works for BAe as his day job and he came up with the idea to do a decal sheet for one of the defense trade shows to help generate interest in BAe's bid. After the success of that project, he did the same sheet as a normal TwoBobs offering. But BAe unfortunately didn't win the QF-16 conversion contract, so those markings became obsolete. They still look nice though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 But BAe unfortunately didn't win the QF-16 conversion contract, so those markings became obsolete. So I guess the WHIF disclaimer on the original sheet was really foreshadowing... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
torchf4 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 The TwoBobs sheets were for BAe's QF-16 bid. Bob works for BAe as his day job and he came up with the idea to do a decal sheet for one of the defense trade shows to help generate interest in BAe's bid. After the success of that project, he did the same sheet as a normal TwoBobs offering. But BAe unfortunately didn't win the QF-16 conversion contract, so those markings became obsolete. They still look nice though. So who actually got the contract btw?? Not been keeping up with the news past couple of years with a baby in the house Quote Link to post Share on other sites
achterkirch Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 So who actually got the contract btw?? Not been keeping up with the news past couple of years with a baby in the house Boeing won it. http://www.f-16.net/f-16-news-article4036.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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