F-16 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 (edited) I am wondering if anyone has any information on the re-painting of Luke's F-16D's (Block 42) to the new single color scheme? (Have glass) I would like to paint my 1/48 Kinetic F-16D in the new single color scheme and Luke markings, but not sure if it is practical yet. I appreciate any information and help you can give me. Thanks! Scott CNJC-IPMS Edited November 24, 2020 by F-16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Yes, F-16C 90-0762, 90-0765 and 90-0769 are flying in the new Have Glas V scheme. The interesting thing is that contrary to other units, the 310FS carries full color unit markings which is very nice against the dark HG5 scheme. 90-0769 yet to have full unit markings applied https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/9914085 90-0762 with full unit markings similar to 90-0765: https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/9915641 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I believe the OP was asking about D-model jets in the new scheme. Does the AF use D’s in a combat role anymore? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Smith Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I built a 1/32 D for my MD that is the flight surgeon for the SCANG unit. He flies the back seat for his air time. From the time I started to the time I finished it they repainted it HAVE GLASS with a Gamecock on the tail. When I gave it to him, I was like, oh well, already had these decals made up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 My point is that the new HG5 is being rolled out fairly fast these days, and from a modelling point of view there is little preventing you from building your own Block 42 in HG5 scheme. With the available information on the single seaters in this scheme you have good grounds for making correct markings for the dual seater. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seawinder Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Has there been any discussion on the color itself and/or how to achieve it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ytsejam87 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 28 minutes ago, seawinder said: Has there been any discussion on the color itself and/or how to achieve it? Check this link out. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/303049-obsession-with-fs-36170-who-got-it-right/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Official designation is FS36170. Personally I think it is too shiny, so to recreate what I see as a more representative color I took the Hataka FS36170 and added some black to make it darker, yet retain the sparkle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F-16 Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) Shiny???? This does not look shiny at all. It looks VERY flat and dull to me... Scott CNJC-IPMS Edited November 24, 2020 by F-16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 The original FS36170 is quite shiny/sparkling. I agree however and that's why I had to darken it with black to make it more like what I see it appear in photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 19 hours ago, F-16 said: Shiny???? This does not look shiny at all. It looks VERY flat and dull to me... You should see it in person on a bright sunny day. The challenging part of the scheme is its ability to change hues and subtleties based on lighting condition. The Viper looks fantastic in this scheme. Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichardL Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 MRP-280 FS36170 is not too shiny, especially after a coat of flat clear on top. AK Interactive RC245 Have Glass Grey has a slight metallic sheen to it, and thus no additional metallic coating is required. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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