Trojan Thunder Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 On 10/2/2020 at 1:09 PM, 82Whitey51 said: Well...never mind I guess. Did ARC change to where you can't post hotlinks to forums (from like Post Image) from a pic hosting site? Yep, in the last update which is a pain. You need to post the page URL rather that any suggested BB links from the site, same deal with Flickr. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 OK, she's not in the colors yet but I'm guess you can see where this is going: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Trojan Thunder said: Yep, in the last update which is a pain. You need to post the page URL rather that any suggested BB links from the site, same deal with Flickr. Hey, thanks for the heads up. I posted on the main forum and got the info there as well. Seems to work out now. Edited October 3, 2020 by 82Whitey51 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 6 hours ago, 82Whitey51 said: Hey, thanks for the heads up. I posted on the main forum and got the info there as well. Seems to work out now. Early F-16? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 44 minutes ago, Drifterdon said: Early F-16? Yes sir, trying to do the first prototype. 😩 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) On 10/3/2020 at 2:46 PM, 82Whitey51 said: Yes sir, trying to do the first prototype. 😩 * Edited October 6, 2020 by Drifterdon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 16 hours ago, Drifterdon said: Nice! I bought this sheet with the hopes of doing up 568 in the blue/cloud white scheme. Would love to know what recipe you are using for kits that you are cobbling together. Looks like you are starting with Hasegawa's early F-16A kit. Yes, the early Hasegawa F-16A (Thunderbirds boxing), and an Otaki/Entex F-16. The Otaki kit has the closest resemblance of the prototype nose out there. I cut both kits at the panel line just forward of the cockpit. Filled and sanded away the Hasegawa gun port, and used the Otaki gun port part, bringing it forward. Reduced the length of the intake by a 1/4 inch (1/8 from the aft end of the intake, 1/8 from the fuselage fwd of the MLG wheel well). Lots of work left to do, shaping the nose and forward fuselage particularly...lots of Miliput in my future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) * Edited October 6, 2020 by Drifterdon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Andy and Don, I know you guys are excited about building a 1/48 YF-16 prototype, but can we keep this thread for completed builds? Perhaps you could post your photos and comments on the Caracal Early F-16 thread [if still extant] or start a new thread on the "In Progress " Forum. K/r, Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 21 hours ago, Dutch said: Andy and Don, I know you guys are excited about building a 1/48 YF-16 prototype, but can we keep this thread for completed builds? Perhaps you could post your photos and comments on the Caracal Early F-16 thread [if still extant] or start a new thread on the "In Progress " Forum. K/r, Dutch I started one for you Dutch. If you are going to be a self appointed forum moderator, at least follow through... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Thanks Covey. Point well taken. Carry on and forget about the guy in the corner mumbling to himself. 🤪 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 A couple new builds : Check out Russ' A-1E and Ghostbase's F-15 prototype at Britmodeller: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235081986-a-1e-skyraider-war-monger-1st-air-commando-squadron-pleiku-ab https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235081967-revells-long-forgotten-148th-f-15a-eagle/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) Both are very nicely rendered builds using your excellent decals, Kusad. It always feels good when you can help someone else achieve their goals. While you may not be the proud father of either kit, perhaps a proud "uncle?" Edited October 21, 2020 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Those F-15 markings are striking! Putting that one on my bucket list of builds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jabba29 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 These are photos of my KC-10 Extender using Caracal decals. If someone can figure out how I can post these as actual photos rather than a link (like I can and do on Britmodeller), I would be very grateful. http://village.photos/images/user/1464ba65-530f-4676-8d15-3405feffae8f/resized_236f319b-8cda-4d1a-8a1f-5e4d7a956f92.JPG http://village.photos/images/user/1464ba65-530f-4676-8d15-3405feffae8f/resized_5542d8ab-66cf-490b-8482-6956a584ef92.JPG http://village.photos/images/user/1464ba65-530f-4676-8d15-3405feffae8f/resized_98114d81-6b78-4654-8782-7b038c00d09d.JPG http://village.photos/images/user/1464ba65-530f-4676-8d15-3405feffae8f/resized_c0ad21c6-0b5a-4867-834f-cadab57781a5.JPG http://village.photos/images/user/1464ba65-530f-4676-8d15-3405feffae8f/resized_bf9e1d15-17e4-4df0-b13e-fe339d7f0d26.JPG http://village.photos/images/user/1464ba65-530f-4676-8d15-3405feffae8f/resized_4a1839af-3f0e-420d-b526-b987c8e51150.JPG http://village.photos/images/user/1464ba65-530f-4676-8d15-3405feffae8f/resized_c155eabe-7502-4262-85fd-fdeeb2aabc87.JPG http://village.photos/images/user/1464ba65-530f-4676-8d15-3405feffae8f/resized_51e9395d-5727-41fb-b492-e709698a859a.JPG http://village.photos/images/user/1464ba65-530f-4676-8d15-3405feffae8f/resized_d98bd39b-023b-4017-a3be-45ae464e7541.JPG http://village.photos/images/user/1464ba65-530f-4676-8d15-3405feffae8f/resized_b62629b0-ad5f-492e-9fc9-464f31cf1617.JPG http://village.photos/images/user/1464ba65-530f-4676-8d15-3405feffae8f/resized_1ef045a1-5144-4c5a-8d86-089bd6a59cf8.JPG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 16 minutes ago, Jabba29 said: These are photos of my KC-10 Extender using Caracal decals. If someone can figure out how I can post these as actual photos rather than a link (like I can and do on Britmodeller), I would be very grateful. Very nice Jabba. I'm posting a link to your Britmodeller article so we don't have to click on each link to see the pics. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235082903-mcdonnell-douglas-kc-10-extender/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Wow Jabba! Very nice build! You did a terrific job. Are there any pitfalls to look out for in construction? K/r, Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jabba29 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 The main thing is getting the fuselage together as it is split into two pieces. The other main issue is the nose U/C which is fitted when joining the fuselage together. It looks very feeble and can be easily knocked off (which I did). Just remembered the under fuselage U/C element had to be adjusted as it was way to short to touch the ground with along with the other U/C elements. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Very nice Extender, Jabba. Thanks for sharing! I’m planning to use the same markings on mine. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Gator52 said: Very nice Extender, Jabba. Thanks for sharing! I’m planning to use the same markings on mine. Chris Also doing up these same markings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 98% finished, clear coat on a few spots and mounting on the display base. This is a present for a retired AF MSgt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Corey Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Da SWO said: 98% finished, clear coat on a few spots and mounting on the display base. This is a present for a retired AF MSgt. Wow that looks great! Nice model! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) Mark, really nice build. I am sure the retired MSgt will love the kit. I too really enjoy building for others now. Is this the Airfix DC-9 kit? K/r, Dutch Edited November 20, 2020 by Dutch correct spacing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 4 hours ago, Dutch said: Mark, really nice build. I am sure the retired MSgt will love the kit. I really enjoy building for others now. Is this the Airfix DC-9 kit? K/r, Dutch Thanks everyone. @DutchYes, I went with the Airfix kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KursadA Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 It looks great - looking forward to seeing it on the display base. The C-9 is such a graceful design and I really like seeing models of it built up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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