Maverick Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 What all is needed to convert a A/C model to a WW? I picked up 3 Academy F-16s, I want to convert one of them to a Wild Weasel setup. What all is needed? Anyone have those parts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 By WW do you mean any Block 50/52 SEAD jet ? or specifically a jet serving with the 35th FW (tail code WW) at Misawa ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan_Lotton Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Out of the box, using academy parts, it's not possible to accurately model a Block 50/52 out of the Academy F-16A/C kit. If you really want to do a Block 50/52 it's easier to just buy a Hasegawa Block 50 kit, they're about $25 now on spruebrothers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 The Academy kit can be built as a Block 15 A or a Block 32 C out of the box. You can build a Block 25 if you remove the various ASPJ vents on the tail & fuselage. The Academy kit does not include bulged main gear doors, AN/ASQ-213 HTS pod or AGM-88 HARM missiles needed for a Block 50/52 SEAD bird. If you want to build a Block 50 jet you will also need a wide mouth MCID inlet and GE engine exhaust nozzle. For a Block 52 you could use the inlet/exhaust in the Academy kit. Options include the Hasegawa Block 50 kit mentioned above, or the Tamiya Block 50 kit. You could also use the Kinetic kit if you can find the correct boxing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 thanks for the info guys. I guess i'll just grab a Hasegawa Weasel as it would be easier. I figured if I could convert one close enough I would use one of the academys. 1 hour ago, habu2 said: By WW do you mean any Block 50/52 SEAD jet ? or specifically a jet serving with the 35th FW (tail code WW) at Misawa ? Yea just any Wild Weasel SEAD jet, not picky on tail code... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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