Drew T. Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Hi Guys, Just finished this after about 6 years away from the hobby. It's Tamiya's excellent 1/48 F-16C with the following aftermarket sets: Decals: Speed Hunter Graphic’s SEAD specialists part I sheet, also used homemade masks made with my Silhouette printer for the tail markings and Fox head logo. Cockpit: Avionix cockpit set with Wolfpack’s ejection seat Weapons: Hasegawa’s weapons set E for the HTM pod and Sniper pylon, Eduard for the Sniper pod, AIM-120's, and HARM Missile Wheel bays: Aires Exhaust: Aries Nose: Royal Resin Master static dischargers and pitot tube sets Eduard's PE set for the Tamiya F-16 and their undercarriage set In-progress photos are at the below page: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/315312-tamiya-148-f-16c-block-52-swamp-fox-jet/ Gunze and Alclad lacquers were used for painting, weathering was with artist oils and Tamiya's weathering washes. Overall, the project took 8 months since I'm a slow builder. Hope you enjoy! Drew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 That's a gem of a model, Drew! Exquisite!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Absolutely fantastic in every way. Perfect attention to detail. Perfect paint work. Perfect ordnance. I'm so excited to see a HARM that isn't painted white. Outstanding work!! Jake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Very, very nice work !! Everything looks awesome. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thadeus Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Very nice work. Love the paintjob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drew T. Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 Thanks for the kind words everyone! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Drew, Wow wow wow Very nice job indeed. Thanks for posting your updates as they were incredible to watch come together into this awesome build . Have a great Easter weekend, Mr.Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ORANGF15Guy Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Well done Sir! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drew T. Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 Thanks so much for the kind words guys! Happy Easter! Drew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Wonderful Viper! All round great weathering, but I really like the weathering on the upper fuselage and wings - just superb! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
305swag Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Hello, I just came across this incredible build. How did you simulate the “sheep skin” covering on the ACES II seat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drew T. Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 4 hours ago, 305swag said: Hello, I just came across this incredible build. How did you simulate the “sheep skin” covering on the ACES II seat? Thanks! I got the seat from Wolfpack since they come with the "sheep skin" covering. I think they are out of production now, but I was able to snag a set from Lucky Model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
305swag Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 33 minutes ago, Drew T. said: Thanks! I got the seat from Wolfpack since they come with the "sheep skin" covering. I think they are out of production now, but I was able to snag a set from Lucky Model. Ok thank you, good get. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dustiepal Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 That is a great build, Go Tigers! Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drew T. Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 Thanks Dave! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DanW Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Amazing job on this one! Question: what is wrong with Tamiya radome? I see people keep using aftermarket noses but I am unable to see the difference. I noticed that KASL even offer two versions with long and short conductors. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drew T. Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 On 2/3/2022 at 7:42 AM, DanW said: Amazing job on this one! Question: what is wrong with Tamiya radome? I see people keep using aftermarket noses but I am unable to see the difference. I noticed that KASL even offer two versions with long and short conductors. Thanks Dan! I think the reason companies offer replacements for the Tamiya radome is that the Tamiya part is composed of two halves. There is a raised line (static discharger I think) that runs along this joint that can be lost or distorted when the two halves are joined. The resin replacements are a single piece that eliminates this problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starfighter1974 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Very good look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lgl007 Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 Very impressive! -Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffATC Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 As I begin working through my stash of F-16 kits, this model is my North Star, my guidance on how to navigate the construction and the quality I hope to eventually achieve. It's absolutely outstanding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drew T. Posted January 29, 2023 Author Share Posted January 29, 2023 Thanks so much guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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