hemspilot Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 On 1/10/2020 at 10:20 AM, cag_200 said: One has to detect the internet and thieve some.. Somebody needs to wash that plane! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 That's YF #1 hanging in the Virginia Air & Space Center, it's been hanging there for almost three decades. http://www.f-16.net/g3/f-16-photos/album11/album12/acc https://www.vasc.org/visit/exhibits/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cag_200 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) Did nr2 YF-16 (Cloud scheme) include an arresting hook? Note: the Otaki kit shows the same style gun as the YF-16 cloud scheme. Different then the nr.1 type. Edited January 16, 2020 by cag_200 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cag_200 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTNEZWTjOu8 09:23 Edited January 16, 2020 by cag_200 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 http://www.f-16.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=56582&p=434719 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cag_200 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 The No. 2 prototype was nearly identical to No. 1. It had a gun. That picture (Rome) shows an ordinary F-16. One can see the old paint, strakes are not like the YF-16. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Interesting article on F-16 Design Origins from Code One magazine here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 2 hours ago, cag_200 said: That picture (Rome) shows an ordinary F-16. One can see the old paint, strakes are not like the YF-16. it is definitely YF #2. It has the YF strakes but the nose has been modded to mount a production radome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cag_200 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 You are right, i spot the YF-strakes also the canopy frame, which is different, at least what i can tell from the picture... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 As I wrote over on f-16.net I was able to photograph '568 extensively at FWAM. I will upload pics and post links when I have the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cag_200 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) Would be great Habu2 😎 Edited February 12, 2020 by cag_200 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) The wait is almost over - I will enable preorders on Wednesday and start shipping next week. Edited March 6, 2020 by KursadA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted March 5, 2020 Author Share Posted March 5, 2020 Available for preorder now: CD48160 - 1/48 F-16 Viper - The Early Years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chappie Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 So ordered!! Chappie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cag_200 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Yes 2 for me 😉 Kursad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D. Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 I thought I read the Monogram F-16 is pretty accurate for the YF-16 in 1/48. Anyone else know more? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chappie Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 On 3/3/2020 at 1:12 AM, KursadA said: The wait is almost over - I will enable preorders on Wednesday and start shipping next week. Here is the first set of profiles: Kursad- "First" set of profiles? There are more?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chappie Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 I looked at a couple of the YouTube videos of #1 flight testing. Are my eyes deceiving me or were the main gear doors split as well for a while like the nose gear door? Chappie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Charlie D. said: I thought I read the Monogram F-16 is pretty accurate for the YF-16 in 1/48. Anyone else know more? The Kiddyland molds best capture the YF-16 in 1/48 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 14 hours ago, Chappie said: Kursad- "First" set of profiles? There are more?! At the time I made the post, I had only uploaded the first set of six profiles covering the two YF-16 prototypes (1567/1568). I will edit the post now - all the options on the sheet are shown on the profiles currently there. Although it may be possible to squeeze out a couple more (568 in all-gray scheme, etc.) using the early stencilling provided on the sheet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chappie Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 9 minutes ago, KursadA said: At the time I made the post, I had only uploaded the first set of six profiles covering the two YF-16 prototypes (1567/1568). I will edit the post now - all the options on the sheet are shown on the profiles currently there. Although it may be possible to squeeze out a couple more (568 in all-gray scheme, etc.) using the early stencilling provided on the sheet. Okay, just curious. In watching those early videos at the beginning of the thread, there are all kinds of weapons options on '567- GBU-10s, AIM-7s, etc. Cool cool stuff. I've only got one Monogram kit, so I'm gonna have to hit up eBay to see if I can get a couple more before they are all snapped up! LOL! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 Those videos are definitely very cool - one wonders how much unclassified stuff there is waiting to be digitized one day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, KursadA said: Although it may be possible to squeeze out a couple more (568 in all-gray scheme, etc.) using the early stencilling provided on the sheet. The “all-gray” 568 scheme was actually a multi-gray “air superiority” scheme similar to what the F-15 wore. The early Tamiya kit instructions have 3-views of this pattern, if you don’t have it I can send you a copy. edit: sent to info@...... Edited March 7, 2020 by habu2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stefan buysse Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 On 3/6/2020 at 6:13 AM, habu2 said: The Kiddyland molds best capture the YF-16 in 1/48 Hi, I've never heard of Kiddyland. Are these still available? Were they re-boxed by anyone? Charlie D. mentioned the Monogram kit. Did they ever release a real F-16A, or is any 1/48 F-16A in a Monogram box a YF-16? Cheers, Stefan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 A recent search showed Kiddyland kits were hard to find. Check scalemates.com for boxings. I hope to do a comparison thread of Monogram, Ertl/Esci/AMT, Tamiya, Hobbycraft and Otaki/ARRI kits - if I can find the time. Short story, the Tamiya kit appears identical to the Kiddyland kit until you try to match fuselage halves - Tamiya incorporated the production fuselage stretch and is thus longer than the Kiddyland YF fuselage. Hobbycraft is a direct copy of Tamiya. Monogram and Ertl/Esci/AMT are very similar in detail and parts breakdown. Both mix prototype (YF) and production (FSD) details. Otaki/ARII captures most YF details but has a noticable hump behind the cockpit that throws it off visually. Revell's "A" is essentially an FSD airframe. Backdating a Hasegawa kit to FSD can be done with a little attention to detail and would be the best option for FSD. Italeri is also an option but is probably going to be more expensive and more work than an early Hasegawa kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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