Da SWO Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 In a two steps forward, one step backwards trend right now. Redoing the canopy and rear window(?), Landing gear was more of a challenge, Italeri illustrations really didn't give me good guidance; that, and shaky hands. I am using the F-16 walk around book to see how the gear assembles. Hope to make good progress this week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 Sooo, built the main gear and attached to the fuselage, let it sit for 24 hrs. Flipped it over and put it on the table to make sure wings were level. The left main tire sagged out, and I didn't catch it. Is there a semi-easy way to straiten the tire? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted September 7, 2022 Author Share Posted September 7, 2022 Canopy dry fit, there was a lot of flash on the rear,left arm. I filed it away so the canopy could be glued in the closed position. I am finishing the centerline tank, then will add gear doors and nose gear followed by missiles and pitot tube. I believe the end is in sight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Da SWO, Nice work on your F-16. I’m looking forward to your final revel. Take care and keep your updates we are looking forward to them. Mr. Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted September 12, 2022 Author Share Posted September 12, 2022 Centerline tank and nose gear are on. Letting it set for a few days to ensure the nose gear glue has dried/cured. Will be working on the gear doors and started painting the missiles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Great progress hopefully you’ll have it ready the Austin show. Looking good Da SWO. Take care, Mr. Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 Minor items left. Painting stripes on the missiles, Navigation lights, pitot tube and some touch up painting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 A lot of nit-noid stuff this week. Navigation lights were painted on, and I had to touch some other areas, and add a forgotten decal. Sparrows are done and drying as I type. The patches for the display stand arrived, though one of them is suspect. This is a used patch (evilbay find) that is worn enough to convince me it is original. This is another evilbay find, I am not convinced this is a used patch. 171FIS became the 171 AS and had a blue background. I am reaching out to a former member to see if this is legit. My base arrived from the UK too, so I should be good for next Saturday's Austin show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 I post better pictures tomorrow. Finished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Congrats, looks great! I like the patches too. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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