S K Loh Posted July 4, 2024 Share Posted July 4, 2024 This is a 1/144 Trumpeter F-16 A/C Block 15/30/31 kit. While the molding were crisps with good panel lines it suffers from the lack of weapon stores although pylons were provided saved for the two drop tanks. Also the NLG door was molded onto the fuselage that I had to remove and use plastic strip to fill in for in-flight build. Some amount of filling and sanding on the underside is necessary. As usual I added the pilot and some details to beef up the cockpit area. I was exploring a more current marking instead of the kit's decal which offered three older schemes. I remembered fellow ARCer Waco posted some info on a new scheme F-16C 706th Sqn Agressors some time ago. I did more search on this and I decided to try my hand at making my build based on the flagship 926th Wing Group #85-1501. The stores carried by this bird was the main draw in building it. I was able to find 2 x AIM 120, 1 x CATM Aim-9 scratch-builds from my spares box. However, I had to scratch-built 1x ACMI pod, 1x AN/ALQ-167 Angry Kitten ECM pod and 1 x AN/AAQ 14 targeting pod to make it as what I saw on photo of the 926WG bird. Then I added the bird slicer IFF antennas. Replaced the wingtip AIM-9 launcher 16S210 with scratchbuilt AIM120 LAU-129 launcher . Added the RWR on the leading edge of main wing. Added in the AOA and pitot as well as the static dischargers on the main wing and horizontal stabs ( only the tail rudder had them molded-on) The paint scheme is basically emulates that of the SU-57 Felon. It was when applying the decals that I realised that the fin fillet extension was a little too long. Has to trim off about 1.5mm of it. Overall was quite happy with the build and finished. Enjoy the photos. Incidentally Happy Independence Day to all fellow American ARCers! Best regards, S K Loh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raymondharmon Posted July 17, 2024 Share Posted July 17, 2024 Hello, I am in the 926 AMXS and would like to purchase this from you as a going away gift for one of my former troops who has been in the unit for over 15 years. Do you have a way I can contact you? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S K Loh Posted July 20, 2024 Author Share Posted July 20, 2024 On 7/18/2024 at 12:37 AM, Raymondharmon said: Hello, I am in the 926 AMXS and would like to purchase this from you as a going away gift for one of my former troops who has been in the unit for over 15 years. Do you have a way I can contact you? Thanks! Hi Raymondharmon. I am half way across the globe in sunny Singapore. I really am not sure how this kit will hold during shipping across to the US. Do you know of a way? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raymondharmon Posted October 16, 2024 Share Posted October 16, 2024 I messaged you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S K Loh Posted October 17, 2024 Author Share Posted October 17, 2024 On 10/16/2024 at 9:47 AM, Raymondharmon said: I messaged you Hi Raymourondharmon. Sorry but I did not receive your message Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raymondharmon Posted November 1, 2024 Share Posted November 1, 2024 Can you please contact me ray.harmon@cox.net I’d like to purchase this from you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Szasa66 Posted September 30, 2025 Share Posted September 30, 2025 Hi! Is it possible to get this decal in 1/144 or is it your own production? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S K Loh Posted October 1, 2025 Author Share Posted October 1, 2025 Hi Szasa66, I create and printed the decals myself. Regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raymondharmon Posted October 1, 2025 Share Posted October 1, 2025 On 7/19/2024 at 6:56 PM, S K Loh said: Hi Raymondharmon. I am half way across the globe in sunny Singapore. I really am not sure how this kit will hold during shipping across to the US. Do you know of a way? I’m still interested, can you email me ? Ray.harmon@cox.net thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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