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Of course it wouldn't be an ADF version without the spotlight on the left side. I have a spare part from the kinetic kit that corresponded to the left side cheek plate part, but it was a little too short, and the spotlight hole was too big. sooo, back to the original tamiya part, eyeballed the hole, and viola.

 I used a clear sprue part originally for a missile head. fits will enough. Will try and fix the transparency later
And from there, the nose area done

 

Starting on a new kit, this time, a Tamiya 1/48 F-16C block 25/30.  This will be converted into a F-16ADF, markings yet to be determined once I get my hands on the decal. Anyways, on with the show:
To start, I bought a KASL 1/48 F-16 conversion set, basically converts the spine of the F-16C to an A.

I have to say that this is not an easy conversion, you have to cut the kit wing part rear end into 3 parts, THEN, fit the replacement deck on the rear. So I went at it and got this.

Fit well enough, but has a step on both front and rear. But that's the thing to expect from resin replacements.  So now I just need to trim down the joins to fit better. 
 
Now of course, I did say I'm building an F-16ADF, and therefore I need a tail for the build, and ADF specific blade slicer antennas (there are 2). So enter my donor kit!

 
And here, in a nutshell is the plan:

 
 
Of course, there will be other changes like certain panel lines, beer can RWR, and piano hinges on the flaps to be deleted, but these would be done later. The biggest challenge would be the cockpit, specifically converting it from a C to an A.
 

So of course, I can't continue the build unless I change the cockpit. After looking at all options available (resin, PE, scratch, or steal parts from a Hasegawa kit), I finally arrived to a solution to convert the cockpit with minimal fuss.
 
Quinta Studio decals. Specifically a set made for the kinetic F-16A kit

I got a set, and after quick measurements and eyeballing it, The decals will need a little trimming. So off goes all the raised details on the cockpit, airbrush an interior grey color, and put on the decals. And here it is:

I now have a proper F-16A cockpit.

So of course, I can't continue the build unless I change the cockpit. After looking at all options available (resin, PE, scratch, or steal parts from a Hasegawa kit), I finally arrived to a solution to convert the cockpit with minimal fuss.
 
Quinta Studio decals. Specifically a set made for the kinetic F-16A kit

I got a set, and after quick measurements and eyeballing it, The decals will need a little trimming. So off goes all the raised details on the cockpit, airbrush an interior grey color, and put on the decals. And here it is:

I now have a proper F-16A cockpit.

Starting on a new kit, this time, a Tamiya 1/48 F-16C block 25/30.  This will be converted into a F-16ADF, markings yet to be determined once I get my hands on the decal. Anyways, on with the show:
To start, I bought a KASL 1/48 F-16 conversion set, basically converts the spine of the F-16C to an A.

I have to say that this is not an easy conversion, you have to cut the kit wing part rear end into 3 parts, THEN, fit the replacement deck on the rear. So I went at it and got this.

Fit well enough, but has a step on both front and rear. But that's the thing to expect from resin replacements.  So now I just need to trim down the joins to fit better. 
 
Now of course, I did say I'm building an F-16ADF, and therefore I need a tail for the build, and ADF specific blade slicer antennas (there are 2). So enter my donor kit!

 
And here, in a nutshell is the plan:

 
 
Of course, there will be other changes like certain panel lines, beer can RWR, and piano hinges on the flaps to be deleted, but these would be done later. The biggest challenge would be the cockpit, specifically converting it from a C to an A.
 

So of course, I can't continue the build unless I change the cockpit. After looking at all options available (resin, PE, scratch, or steal parts from a Hasegawa kit), I finally arrived to a solution to convert the cockpit with minimal fuss.
 
Quinta Studio decals. Specifically a set made for the kinetic F-16A kit

I got a set, and after quick measurements and eyeballing it, The decals will need a little trimming. So off goes all the raised details on the cockpit, airbrush an interior grey color, and put on the decals. And here it is:

I now have a proper F-16A cockpit.

Build of my pup is done! Basically OOB, with nylon monofilament, Ezline for rigging with DIY buckles and rings. Paint used is a local vendor of hobby paints, Armored Komodo brand.  Link to the actual build is here, 
Now on to the pics

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Edited some images

Edited some images

Build is done! A preview of the finished kit. 

 
The rest of the images are posted on the Ready for Inspection site.

Build of my pup is done! Basically OOB, with nylon monofilament, Ezline for rigging with DIY buckles and rings. Paint used is a local vendor of hobby paints, Armored Komodo brand.  Link to the actual build is here, 
Now on to the pics

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Build of my pup is done! Basically OOB, with nylon monofilament, Ezline for rigging with DIY buckles and rings. Paint used is a local vendor of hobby paints, Armored Komodo brand.  Link to the actual build is here, 
Now on to the pics

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Build of my pup is done! Basically OOB, with nylon monofilament, Ezline for rigging with DIY buckles and rings. Paint used is a local vendor of hobby paints, Armored Komodo brand.  Link to the actual build is here, 
Now on to the pics

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Edited some images

Build is done! A preview of the finished kit. 

 
The rest of the images are posted on the Ready for Inspection site.

Build of my pup is done! Basically OOB, with nylon monofilament, Ezline for rigging with DIY buckles and rings. Paint used is a local vendor of hobby paints, Armored Komodo brand.  Link to the actual build is here, 
Now on to the pics

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Build of my pup is done! Basically OOB, with nylon monofilament, Ezline for rigging with DIY buckles and rings. Paint used is a local vendor of hobby paints, Armored Komodo brand.  Link to the actual build is here, 
Now on to the pics

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Build of my pup is done! Basically OOB, with nylon monofilament, Ezline for rigging with DIY buckles and rings. Paint used is a local vendor of hobby paints, Armored Komodo brand.  Link to the actual build is here, 
Now on to the pics

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Edited some images

Build is done! A preview of the finished kit. 

 
The rest of the images are posted on the Ready for Inspection site.

Build is done! A preview of the finished kit. 

 
The rest of the images are posted on the Ready for Inspection site.

Edited some images

Build of my pup is done! Basically OOB, with nylon monofilament, Ezline for rigging with DIY buckles and rings. Paint used is a local vendor of hobby paints, Armored Komodo brand.  Link to the actual build is here, 
Now on to the pics

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Build of my pup is done! Basically OOB, with nylon monofilament, Ezline for rigging with DIY buckles and rings. Paint used is a local vendor of hobby paints, Armored Komodo brand.  Link to the actual build is here, 
Now on to the pics

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Build of my pup is done! Basically OOB, with nylon monofilament, Ezline for rigging with DIY buckles and rings. Paint used is a local vendor of hobby paints, Armored Komodo brand.  Link to the actual build is here, 
Now on to the pics