viperbite Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) Well… I know I still have at least 2 WIP (Thunderbird’s Falcon and Top Gun’s Scooter…as well as a Revell F-15E that started almost 2 years ago…) projects not finished, but I can’t help starting a new F-16 project, this time I want to make a Taiwanese F-16A Block 20. I guess the reason why I took this project is that RoCAF’s falcon is so specific… with the avionics MLU standard, fuselage Block 50 standard, and a fainted 3-tone-grey paint, last but not least… a “China†air force national insignia called “blue sky white sunâ€Â, which stands for Republic of China…now actually only Taiwan… Before I started, I always willing to imagine how my beauty would be finally, and seeking reference for painting, weathering, load-out and etc. Thank god, they are always not that hard to find today. This time, I want to make a falcon in the position of “touching downâ€Â. To do so, some tiny modification should be done: 1) Fully opened brake; 2) Loosed exhaust “turkey-featherâ€Â; 3) Loosed hydraulic sticks on both front and main gears; 4) Forward flaps up, main flaps down. Ref pics: http://www.airliners.net/photo/Greece---Ai...238df255eb15867 http://www.airliners.net/photo/Netherlands...238df255eb15867 I chose Tamiya’s 61102 which offers NSI intake, P&W exhaust, light weight gears, as well as heavy weight gears for Blk 52 and the fwd gear door landing light. The brakes from Kinetic, better detailed than Tamiya. The curve of Kinetic’s is a little strange… and they are too thin comparing with Tamiya’s and a little bit narrowed… Cut according to the reference Normally, the kits which offer the option for opened brake in 1/48 scale like Kinetic and Hasegawa always instruct you to cut like straight, but actually around here, it’s not… so some things must be keep like these two small covers: The inside should be sanded to make it not that thick… and use different color to indicate left or right to be continued... Edited September 9, 2010 by viperbite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viperbite Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 RoCAF’s Block 20s use different type IFF antennas than the USAF and European MLU, as appearance they don’t have the bulged panel after the IFF. Sanded Tamiya’s original part and “borrowed†the better detailed IFF from Kinetic The vertical fin is from “Dangerous workshopâ€Â, a local Taiwan small workshop. Highly detailed and accurate. Tamiya’s F-16 is indeed a “C†version, the curve on the back is not suitable for the “A†version, so first us AB-putty to remake the curve. As the IFF panel s sanded, I decide to borrow the aft part from my stack, which is grey here. The AN/APX-113s are also sanded to fit. Compare to the original part from Tamiya. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viperbite Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 The hole thrilled here could help to cement the parts and also avoid the cement to leak According to the reference, the bulged panel inside the blue circle should be removed Use AB-putty to thick the lower brake Here… the panels should be modified a little The two panels are not needed Nor these Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viperbite Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 The panel lines on the back need to be re-scribe. The pattern plate… my poor Kinetic F-16AM… Also useless panel lines on any single version falcon… Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viperbite Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Fwd gear, hydraulic stick need to be lengthened Diameter 1.5 mm, length 6 mm, also the hinge should be also modified Main gears, hydraulic sticks are 2mm both in diameter and length. The brakes… Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viperbite Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 (edited) Then, keep the down-grade continuing. The rivets to be continued... Cheers, J Edited July 23, 2009 by viperbite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qian Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 This should look good!! Great start! :) 加油！！ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 COOL! Your scribing is very neat and good.. Good start to your Falcon...will be back for more ofyour pics. Thank you HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Beautiful work, J. ! You've got me interested in your build already ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F-16rhs Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 it is going to be a SUPER project... I will follow it for sure!!! Have a nice build m8! Cheers Panos Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Tavendale Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Good start! Looking forward to seeing the end result Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 What a beautiful work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gustavo Rocha Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Dude, your work is fantastic!! I'm a big fan of F-16s myself and have four Hasegawa F-16As to build here as Israeli and European aircraft. I'll certainly learn a lot from you!! Keep up the good work!! Cheers, Gustavo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viperbite Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 This should look good!! Great start! 加油！！ Hey dude, thank you, also looking forward your 52+ COOL!Your scribing is very neat and good.. Good start to your Falcon...will be back for more ofyour pics. Thank you HOLMES Thanks man Beautiful work, J. ! You've got me interested in your build already ... Gregg Thank you Gregg, I'll carry on it is going to be a SUPER project...I will follow it for sure!!! Have a nice build m8! Cheers Panos Hey, thank you Panos for you always supporting me Good start! Looking forward to seeing the end result LoL, I wish my build wouldn't keep you waiting so long... What a beautiful work! Thank you for your such nice comments Dude, your work is fantastic!!I'm a big fan of F-16s myself and have four Hasegawa F-16As to build here as Israeli and European aircraft. I'll certainly learn a lot from you!! Keep up the good work!! Cheers, Gustavo. Hi Gustavo, I'm always following your viper build, what a nice work you'r doing there. Definitely can learn a lot from you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mario krijan Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Is there an progress more! great work again!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viperbite Posted October 23, 2009 Author Share Posted October 23, 2009 I hope so... but the "f" job thing really keeps me busy recently... :D :D Jin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete "Pig" Fleischmann Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Hey Viper! Beautiful clean work with your usual careful attention to detail! Another winner!! Regards, Pig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewS Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Hello viperbite, Any news of progress on your project? I was very impressed with the conversion work and your attention to detail. Cheers, Andrew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viperbite Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 (edited) Hey Viper!Beautiful clean work with your usual careful attention to detail! Another winner!! Regards, Pig Thx Pete, really looking forward your UAE's Blk60. Regards, Jin Hello viperbite,Any news of progress on your project? I was very impressed with the conversion work and your attention to detail. Cheers, Andrew. Yes... the project was restarted with other three viper-builds... let the pilots speak... Regards, Jin Edited December 9, 2009 by viperbite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Amazing job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Modelmkr Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 (edited) The hole thrilled here could help to cement the parts and also avoid the cement to leak Excellent idea . It's simple things like this that make a build easier and neater that escape our attention. Edited December 9, 2009 by Modelmkr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewS Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 G'day Jin, Thanks for the update and the excellent news that there's now three Vipers on the go! The pilots look quite content in their 'pits and I hope we can see more of your progress soon. Cheers, Andrew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viperbite Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 I carefully cut the flaperons off In flight supporting hole, I tested and decided a safe zone Regards, Jin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viperbite Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 Main paints done! Line comparing Regards, Jin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 The weathering on the Block 20 looks wonderful. Can you tell how you did the weathering on the gunship gray and at the bottom (around the intake)? Also can you explain what colors you used for the weathering on the top. Finally, can you tell what color you used for the radome? The whole model looks very convincing to me. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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