gb_madcat_sl Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Hot off my workbench is this 1/48 Tamiya Viper done as a Block 52 of the Republic of Singapore Air Force's 143 Squadron "Phoenix". I used the Thunderbird boxing as the basis for this build. Mainly built out-of-the-box with Fine Molds seatbelts and ScaleNutz decals as the only aftermarket used. To represent a RSAF bird, some details had to be scratch-built including the plate-mounted AIFF antennae, HMCS sensor on the canopy and GPS receiver on the spine. The model was painted primarily with Mr Color lacquers. Weathering was done with a mix of AK Interactive, Ammo by Mig and oil paints. I also played around with some new techniques to give it a more weathered appearance. Loadout depicted is typical for a peacetime intercept mission consisting of 2 AIM-120C AMRAAMs, 2 AIM-9M Sidewinders, 2 370 gallon wing tanks and a AN/AAQ-33 Sniper XR pod on the right cheek station. Hope you enjoy the photos! Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Niels Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Man ! I like this F-16 you’ve built. Love your weathering and paint work. Great job all around! Keep Modeling, Mr.Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 Thanks for the positive feedback! Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cubs2jets Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Mark Very nicely done. I really like your weathering! Has anyone done the Pacific Flight Services (ST Aerospace) Lear 35 that is / was used for target tow (among other jobs)? That might make an interesting companion build. C2j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 On 3/15/2023 at 5:33 PM, Cubs2jets said: Mark Very nicely done. I really like your weathering! Has anyone done the Pacific Flight Services (ST Aerospace) Lear 35 that is / was used for target tow (among other jobs)? That might make an interesting companion build. C2j Thanks for the compliment! Don't think I've seen anyone do that particular Learjet before. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichB63 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Great looking jet, realistically weathered! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thadeus Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Your paintjob is amazing. Love all the discoloration and weathering of panels. Looks amazing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 Thanks guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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