EagleAviation Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) Well after the completion of my latest book, Viper Under The Skin, I have this appetite for a large scale F-16. I chose to build a jet from my favorite F-16 unit in HAF service, a block30 from the 330 Squadron. These are some of the few modifications need to be done on the Tamiya kit. I started by removing the bulges on the upper surface of the wing roots and the GPS Antenna behind the cockpit. I have used the Aires cockpit in my latest Viper build, a blk52+ and although the level of detail is magnificent there is a distinctive fault with the dimensions. The instruments panel cover is shorter than it should be leaving a huge gap in front. The Tamiya lacks the detail of the Aires part but it is accurate in terms of size. I will try to lengthen the Aires part to solve the problem. Edited October 24, 2015 by EagleAviation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 There are 10 holes on the side of the cover in the real jet and only 6 on the Aires part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polar bear Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Hi, Excellent build! How do you replicate the sheep skin cushion? Regards, Nat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Hi, Excellent build! How do you replicate the sheep skin cushion? Regards, Nat I have used A+B magic sculp for figure sculpture. The seat for the jet I am building does not have the sheep skin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Taking notes Γιάννη. Looking forward to more! Are you using the Tamiya Block 50 as the starting base? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Γεια σου Ανδρέα! Yes I am using the block50 for block30 build. More to follow soon, maybe later today. I am trying to improve the Tamiya gear bay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spad Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 After seeing your beautiful cockpit, I rushed to your site to see pictures of your latest book, a really good job !!!! I confess you that I,m interested and I'm considering buying it, as they are very interested in the book on the F-4, when you complete it? These two models occupy a prestigious position in my personal ranking of the models to do and I'm sure your books could help me much in construction, detail and color (to hardest). Meanwhile I follow with attention your wip, it promises to be a very interesting guide in the construction of a perfect Greek Viper! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Thank you Vincenzo! Stay tuned for more Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Getting on with the structural reinforcement plates. I sticked the sticker with the plates from the T-birds kit on a piece of pewter and then cut to shape and cemented on the fuselage. It was only after the primer that I realised the Tamiya plates have no thickness and all the detail is completely lost under the primer! So i removed them and ordered the Crossdelta set from SprueBrothers. :bandhead2:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 Small progress on the nose LG. I was not satisfied by the Tamiya parts so I added some detail with pewter, metal and styrene rods and various bits from the spares box. Also I used a few nuts and bolts from Callibre35 resin sets. Total parts added so far 32! i will continue with the retracting mechanism. Next priming and painting and finally electrical and hydraulic lines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spad Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Attention to detail is what I like in a model, it's the details that make the difference! Meanwhile, I continue to see beautiful pictures on your book! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravosierra001 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Great looking work so far, especially in the pit! Brandon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Interesting build. I presume you're planning to apply a heavy weathering effect on your model? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nicholassagan Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Wow! Nice work so far!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squizzy 78 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 It's looking fantastic, I'm looking forward to seeing this one come together! I've got a Tamiya F-16 in the cupboard, so I'll be ordering a copy of your book, and be keeping an eye on this build thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Buddy, you get to build a model... I too have been itching to build a HAF Viper after receiving your book You are doing great and I love the detail you're adding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Banana11000 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Great build so far! Congratulations on your book! I'll be watching with interest :) Cheers, keep up the great work, Colin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotthldr Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Looking in with much interest. Looking good so far. I see that the tail markings on 330M a/c have changed colour(134 and 138)is this across the Mira or just on selected a/c? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Great start on an interesting F16C. I really like the Greek Viper camo, also seems to me to be really effective, those colots just blend in with background on just about every greek F-16 pic I see. Cheers, Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmreed76 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Outstanding project! Just finished on of these myself in 32nd scale. Just a heads up, The Crossdelta scab plates are highly detailed however, They are way to thin for this scale. I used vinyl copies of the stiffener plates, applied them to the fuselage and wing then, stacked the photo etched plates over top the vinyl...Made a huge difference to the overall scale! Here is my Blk 30 finished up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Superb finish Mike! I am a bit behind on that project, the Phantom book occupies most of my time these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMan Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Incredible attention to detail, and the level of precision is OUTSTANDING! Cant wait to see more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SinisterVampire319 Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Just found this topic. Mainly because I am now doing one in this Squadron albeit in 1/144 scale. Notice no one does the Squadron in this scale. So probably have to paint them in myself. Using the Revell MLu Tiger meet boxing. Here's to hoping it will turn out. But back to yours. I hope you revive your build at some time and finish it. Would love to see it. Cheers Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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