Tamiya 1/48 F16C Aggressor

[Mr Bowcat]

Morning guys,

I pulled this one out of the stash yesterday. I've acquired quite a lot of aftermarket parts so this is going to be a slow and steady build.



The current plan is to build it wheels up and in flight, but I may change my mind yet.

[Mr Bowcat]

I made a small start on this last night with the cockpit. Nothing fancy, just painted the tub and glued on some PE.

[Steven000]

Nice project Bob, cockpit looks great, will be following :thumb2:
Steven

[boatman]

SO WILL I
chris

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers guys.

[yak face]

Great start bob , the Tamiya f16s are regarded very highly ( i mean their own tools, not the Italeri re boxes, ) it should go together with no probs . Cheers tony

[Si Benson]

Cool looking bird Bob...this build is going on the watch list

[langy71]

Good start Bob,
i'm moving toward the finish line with this version...

[flyjoe180]

Nice start Bob, and great choice of kit.

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers guys.

Chris, anything to watch out for during the build?

I decided to use the kit bang seat in the end, the resin one is slightly too wide to fit in the tub. After a quick test fit with the pilot (so I could get his arms glued in the right position) I hacked up the kit seat and applied the PE.



And I also started work on the first part of the intake trunking. After a few application of filler, plenty of sanding and some paint I managed to achieve a seamless joint.

[langy71]

nothing that jumps out to be honest Bob, just make sure you double check the instructions before you settle on a 'version', at times the various holes you'll need to drill out may be confusing...

p.s. you can search the aircraft's serial number here..
www.f-16.net/aircraft-database/F-16/serials-and-inventory/airforce/USAF/

here's mine.. http://www.f-16.net/aircraft-databas...-profile/2062/

[langy71]

Also, you may need to pick this set up, dependant on the 'Block' number of the aircraft you're doing...

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/tamiya-12621-f-16-fighting-falcon-detail-up-parts--132915

https://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/details/tam/detail_tam_12621.shtml

[Mr Bowcat]

Thanks Chris.

I've already researched on F-16.net, a very useful site. I'm building 86-0335 (http://www.f-16.net/aircraft-databas...-profile/2118/).

As for add on's, I have the Eduard body & cockpit PE set, Master pitot & AOA probes and static dischargers, and a nozzle set from A.M.U.R. Reaver. :tears-of-joy:

[colin m]

It will be nice to see this built. The F16 is probably my second most favourite jet. Even more so in an aggressor scheme.

[langy71]

Thanks Chris. :smiling3:

I've already researched on F-16.net, a very useful site. I'm building 86-0335 (http://www.f-16.net/aircraft-databas...-profile/2118/).

As for add on's, I have the Eduard body & cockpit PE set, Master pitot & AOA probes and static dischargers, and a nozzle set from A.M.U.R. Reaver. :tears-of-joy:

excellent stuff indeed,

if you are using the original decals..('i'm thinking the air-frame stencils'),be wary that they are quite thick and may need shed loads of micro sol / set or future/ gloss varnish to get them to settle down properly, oh and careful reading of the decal placement sheet may be needed as a couple of them (on the canopy) aren't located correctly, but a quick 'google' for pics will see you right... :thumb2: ..

now then...high-jack over...

over to you buddy..