Da SWO Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Niels said: Sorry to dissappoint you, but that is the MLU antennas for the Tamiya F-16, so no wonder it was too big. The antennas in front of the cockpit and under the intake are essentially the same, so if you make a new set you should be able to correct if you want to. As for references, check out www.F-16.net, they have an abundance of photos of F-16A/B ADF's I have a Tamiya F-16 and checked it for length. Still looked too long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Possibly, but for an ADF you need the same antennas in front of the cockpit as below the air intake. So if you scratched the one beneath the air intake, make another one and place in front of the cockpit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 17 hours ago, Niels said: Sorry to dissappoint you, but that is the MLU antennas for the Tamiya F-16, so no wonder it was too big. I was going to say it looks more like a 1/32 scale ADF set..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) nvm Edited May 22, 2021 by Da SWO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 Question for the experts. Does the AIM 120 use the same launch rail as the AIM-7? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Da SWO said: Question for the experts. Does the AIM 120 use the same launch rail as the AIM-7? No. It uses the LAU-129 rail, which also can carry AIM-9s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 13 hours ago, Dave Williams said: No. It uses the LAU-129 rail, which also can carry AIM-9s. That's good news. One less headache. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 On 5/21/2021 at 11:44 PM, Dave Williams said: No. It uses the LAU-129 rail, which also can carry AIM-9s. Should have also asked what rail does the AIM-7 use? Will post more photo's this weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 31 minutes ago, Da SWO said: Should have also asked what rail does the AIM-7 use? Will post more photo's this weekend. It doesn’t use a rail like a Sidewinder or AIM-120. On the F-16, a special pylon is used to carry the AIM-7. https://marvineng.com/product/aim-7-sparrow-pylon/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, Dave Williams said: It doesn’t use a rail like a Sidewinder or AIM-120. On the F-16, a special pylon is used to carry the AIM-7. https://marvineng.com/product/aim-7-sparrow-pylon/ Thanks, Edited June 12, 2021 by Da SWO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 The old Revell F-16 ADF kit includes the AIM-7 specific pylon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fintajoe Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 The original Kinetic F/A-18C kit also includes the F-16 Sparrow pylon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 Never got around to posting pics. Got her built, sanded, painted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 Decals on, and another gloss coat. Dull coat, exhaust nozzle, landing gear. Lucky for me she sits on all three wheels, I was afraid I was going to need weights in the nose. I originally bought the model because the box art showed a full weapons load. Turns out all they provide is 2 AIM-9's and external tanks. Irritating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 The spotlight didn't come out as well as I had hoped. Maybe next time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 Sitting on the shelf in my wife's office for now. Just glad I didn't have to add weight in the nose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 External tanks are on. I found an aftermarket set of pylons (for the Hasegawa kit) which I bought, so I'll eventually get weapons on her. AIM-7 pylons are done (minor mods to the resin kit) I used AIM-7's from the Hasegawa Weapons set C. They are painted, decals on, gloss coated. I'll get flat coat on today, then stop for a week while I am in Vegas for IPMS/US Nationals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 Thought I'd be done by now. Was trying to multi-task and I knocked her off the jig, then knocked her off the jig a second time while doing repairs. 😞 Fixed most of the broken stuff, and need to touch some paint up, fix a hole in the wing. AIM-7's mounted to the pylons, and on the plane now. Sidewinders are decaled up, and drying before getting gloss/flat coats. AIM 120's are on the pylons, but won't get mounted until the sidewinders go on. Goal is to be done by Saturday (now that my weekend plans were killed by COVID. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Looking good, neat subject! Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 Last update. Everything is on except the pitot tube, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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