F-16AM Ukraine "Viper in the Fields"
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71 12 December 2024, 15:30
Nathan Dempsey AuthorThe next project has been selected, along with a shelf of doom F-16 that will be built alongside this one.
12 December 2024, 15:35
Nathan Dempsey AuthorThis build also went down the rabbit hole of launch rails. I did have several LAU-129 type that I was able to use for my Makos build but not for this one (which will require them). Likely it will be after the new year before any of my orders will arrive but I should be able to continue with the sub-assemblies since these items are nearly the last things to be attached.
20 December 2024, 00:07
Nathan Dempsey AuthorTook time today to remove the forward fuselage in preparation for the KASL resin update.
23 December 2024, 02:49
Nathan Dempsey AuthorWelcome aboard Robert, Guy, & CaptGPF!
Work had halted since the last update as I was on vacation. I did have some progress today and will add photos in the morning.
30 December 2024, 02:56
Nathan Dempsey AuthorAdded shots of the built Reskit drop tanks as well as the resin KASL MLU nose.
31 December 2024, 00:41
AlexanderTaking a seat as well, interesting project. Looking forward to the camo scheme!
31 December 2024, 01:37
Nathan Dempsey AuthorWelcome Alexander, Cristian, and Naram.
Small amount of work completed today which included adding the MLU strengthening plates and the wing warning receivers.
1 2 February, 18:27
Nathan Dempsey AuthorAdded some update photos. I found a resin ACES II seat and decided to add it to the build. Finally attached the updated wingtip rails and attached the tail. Progress has slowed a bit due to bench time along with deciding to start another F-16 build. Triple build!
16 February, 01:29
Nathan Dempsey AuthorNew images online confirm the use of ALQ-131 and GBU-39 by UAF F-16s. These have been added to the project load out.
17 February, 23:17
Nathan Dempsey AuthorI ended up finishing the GBU-39s with paint and decals. They are now ready to attach. I guess I should get working on the actual kit now lol.
20 February, 21:35
AlexanderNo worries Nathan, I also did the weapons before the plane itself on my last kit too.
The SDBs look really nice - good job with masking/painting the different parts! 👍
20 February, 22:35
CaptGPFI generally work on the ordinance while I wait for the paint to dry and cure. ๐
21 February, 16:28
Nathan Dempsey AuthorThanks Alexander!
Capt: I've been working on all the stores for what seems like forever.
Today a little paint work on the exhaust.
1 March, 20:09
Nathan Dempsey AuthorWelcome Vincent. Added a couple of shots of the completed weapons load-out.
2 March, 19:17
bughunterNice 👍 Including some small diameter bombs to punch little holes in aggressor tanks!
2 March, 19:57
Nathan Dempsey AuthorThanks Bughunter & welcome SM!
Work continues on the drop tanks now with decals and some shading.
4 March, 15:28
Nathan Dempsey AuthorFinished the ResKit drop tanks today along with an old Hasegawa ALQ-131 ECM pod. The ResKit drop tanks are highly recommended.
1 7 March, 02:33
Nathan Dempsey AuthorThanks Capt! I may have went a little overboard on the weathering but hopefully it will look ok once attached to the aircraft.
7 March, 15:49
Nathan Dempsey AuthorThanks Jennifer!
Some primer has been applied with the hope of some light preshading tonight. It will depend on how easily the canopy work goes today.
14 September, 20:47
Nathan Dempsey AuthorI nearly forgot about that nasty canopy seam. After doing this process for the third time for the F-16, I feel like I'm getting good at it.
16 September, 01:44
bughunterHave you painted the canopy with Clear Smoke, or was the plastic already colored? Looks perfect now 👍
16 September, 20:11
Nathan Dempsey AuthorThanks!! This kit (and my Makos Build) came with a smoke colored canopy.
1 16 September, 20:40
Nathan Dempsey AuthorThanks Desert!
Last night I applied the H306. Have I mentioned I love this paint? It feels a little dark but it won't matter once I start post shading. The finish is very smooth and could almost take decals without a clear coat.
1 18 September, 14:12
Desert MarlinYep. And the nice thing is it shades a little lighter once cured. I think these paints are excellent for the F-16!
18 September, 20:35
Nathan Dempsey AuthorDesert: I've been replacing many of my old colors with the Mr. Hobby version. I wish the bottles were bigger!
Timmie: Welcome to the build ๐
Last night I painted the FS36118 using the last of my old Polly Scale paint. It was 25 years old and still performed flawlessly.
1 19 September, 13:57
Nathan Dempsey AuthorI'm calling this one complete. I've uploaded the final shots. Apologies in advance for my poor photography skills.
27 September, 01:05
Jens J.Nice job. The ex-Danish F-16s are not FS36118 on the back though. They are lighter (FS36132). 😉
27 September, 09:11
bughunterRegardless of your photographic skills, you should give the model a nicer background! Gray or black photo cardboard, for example. This is slightly thicker paper and even in a large sheet (A2) it is not expensive. This beauty deserves it.
2 27 September, 13:43
Nathan Dempsey AuthorThanks for all the kind comments mates!
Bughunter: My wife has put some sort of black backdrop in our Amazon cart. She comes from a family of photographers so she likely picked the right thing ๐.
Jen's: Hopefully my zealous post shading has hidden my color error. ๐
2 27 September, 21:02
CaptGPFAbsolutely love the weathering! An absolute stunner - I can only hope my future F-16 will turn out half as good!
30 September, 02:38
