Zero77 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) Hi, This is the first 1/32 kit i've built, in 2009/2010, and i've been hooked by this wonderful scale. (never built any other scale from this time). It is the tamiya block 50 kit, with the isracast conversion, aires cockpit, wheel bay and exhaust, and isradecals decals. She stayed unarmed for years, and this week i decided to finish the ornance i've bought for her in 2010. They are Spice bombs and Python 4 missiles from isracast. The quality was not amazing (way far from Flightpath, AMS or Zactoman !), but they at least exist, and one painted they look not so bad. I modify the cushion on the seat, to make the sheep fur type instead of the standard fabric type. This tamiya kit is one of the best kit ever, a real pleasure to build. On the other hand, the aires AM were a pain to set in the kit (especially the wheel bay....). But it's worth it, as they are very crispy and full detailled. The isradecals are great, but instead of using the scorpion decal i painted it in order to have exactly the same sand color than the camo. I transfered the drawing of clear masking sheet, and cutted a stencil. Here is a link to the begining of the build : http://fighters.forumactif.com/t39453-f-16cj-block-50-tamiya-1-32-conversion-block-40-barak Edited December 29, 2015 by Zero77 Mel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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reconspit Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) A W E S O M E ! ! ! That does really look cool, stunning bird, really good job, definetley.... Edited October 20, 2013 by reconspit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogsATX Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) Excellent! Getting ready to start my first 1/32 jet (Greek F-16D Block 50) literally tonight and I'll confess, the ordnance is what terrifies! Edited October 20, 2013 by DoogsATX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Fantastic build. Fit and finish is simply stellar. Totally agree about the Aires Resin being worth the cost and extra work to get them to fit. I never understood why a company that can produce such detailed parts, just can't go the extra mile and make them fit a lot better. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) Thanks fo your comments ! Fantastic build. Fit and finish is simply stellar. Totally agree about the Aires Resin being worth the cost and extra work to get them to fit. I never understood why a company that can produce such detailed parts, just can't go the extra mile and make them fit a lot better. :thumbsup: Totally agree with you ! I wonder if they only try to fit their stuff, really... It seems they do not. Edited October 20, 2013 by Zero77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Stunning Viper you have there, I am quite envious! Good decision on painting the Scorpion artwork as the decal is not very close to the recommended paint IMHO. I would like to use the Aires Viper bits (especially the gear bay) but the fit frightens me! Very, VERY well done- you ought to be very proud of that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Lund Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Awesome - looks fantastic. I'm not a jet guy, but the Israeli colours seriously tempt me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinuheH Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Lovely work - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango1 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 That is awesome! Incredible work there-well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 It is very nice, neat finish. Makes me want to make a israeli Block 30. For information: Python IV missiles are not carried on the wing tips rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff T Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Superb!!! That is beautiful work. Cheer's, Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 It is very nice, neat finish. Makes me want to make a israeli Block 30. For information: Python IV missiles are not carried on the wing tips rails. I was also wondering that, but i found that pictures so i think it is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Fantastic build mate. Looks amazing! May I publish it on the website? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I'm not a big jet fan, either, but the Israeli F-16s have always appealed to me and one that's built this well deserves some attention. Great job! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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