JAWS

89-2082, Block 42CM, 180th Fighter Wing, Toledo OH Stingers
 
*1/32 Tamiya Block 50 converted to Block 42
*GT Resin exhaust nozzle/donut/augmentor, 5R targeting pod pylon, 5L HTS pod
*Eduard Sniper ATP
*Avionix resin seat
*Speed Hunter Graphics 1/32 Big Scale Vipers
*Mission Models Have Glass grey FS36170 brushed over Testors Gunship Gray FS36118 spray
*Tamiya T-Bird intake
 
I took one set of pictures in full sun, the other when overcast; the HG paint is spot on.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

89-2082, Block 42CM, 180th Fighter Wing, Toledo OH Stingers
 
*1/32 Tamiya Block 50 converted to Block 42
*GT Resin exhaust nozzle/donut/augmentor, 5R targeting pod pylon, 5L HTS pod
*Eduard Sniper ATP
*Avionix resin seat
*Speed Hunter Graphics 1/32 Big Scale Vipers
*Mission Models Have Glass grey FS36170 brushed over Testors Gunship Gray FS36118 spray
*Tamiya T-Bird intake
 
I took one set of pictures in full sun, the other when overcast; the HG paint is spot on.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

89-2082, Block 42CM, 180th Fighter Wing, Toledo OH Stingers
 
*1/32 Tamiya Block 50 converted to Block 42
*GT Resin exhaust nozzle/donut/augmentor, 5R targeting pod pylon, 5L HTS pod
*Eduard Sniper ATP
*Avionix resin seat
*Speed Hunter Graphics 1/32 Big Scale Vipers
*Mission Models Have Glass grey FS36170 brushed over Testors Gunship Gray FS36118 spray
*Tamiya T-Bird intake
 
I took one set of pictures in full sun, the other when overcast; the HG paint is spot on.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

89-2082, Block 42CM, 180th Fighter Wing, Toledo OH Stingers
 
*1/32 Tamiya Block 50 converted to Block 42
*GT Resin exhaust nozzle/donut/augmentor, 5R targeting pod pylon, 5L HTS pod
*Eduard Sniper ATP
*Avionix resin seat
*Speed Hunter Graphics 1/32 Big Scale Vipers
*Mission Models Have Glass grey FS36170 brushed over Testors Gunship Gray FS36118 spray
*Tamiya T-Bird intake
 
I took one set of pictures in full sun, the other when overcast; the HG paint is spot on.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I want an updated 1/32 F-16! 
*Re-release the T-Bird kit so I can build a block 42 without dropping a crapload of cash on aftermarket parts.
*The biggest area they failed us is the lack of weapons that came with the Block 50.
*Give us all the weapons like the Academy F-16I
*More decal options
*"D"-model option
 
 

Cleanest Strike Eagle I've ever seen.

OUTSTANDING!

OUTSTANDING!!!!!

OUTSTANDING!!!!!

OUTSTANDING!!!!!

Didn't look at reference material too well--US insignia is oriented wrong direction.

Beautiful Viper, definitely looks like the birds I've seen on overseas deployments.

Extras used: Fightertown Decals, Aires exhaust nozzles, Aires cockpit
Paints and colors used: Gunze Mr.Color, Model Masters( Testors)
 
 
 

I used the accessories:
-Fightertown decals
-Crossdelta walkways
-Master pitot
-Eduard cockpit (excellent)
-Eduard wheels
-Quickboost chin pod with ECM / TCS equipment
-Quickboost tail reinforcement plates
-Quickboost  beaver tail
 

I made a model directly from the box.
 





 


 

I used only the Aires wheel bay for the Hobby Boss and the Eduards zoom set for a cockpit that was designed for a Hasegawa.
 
 

JAWS is an F-16 guy in his unit's engine shop.  He knows his stuff.  
 
As he said, the jet you've shown in the pic isn't undergoing 'maintenance.'  It's merely getting a quick check.  Opening up the panels over the gun isn't a 'quick check.'  that is only done during routine inspections during phase or when the gun breaks.  Either way, the jet's explosives (weapons and cartridges in the pylons/bomb racks) are downloaded.  A jet in a hangar, for obvious reasons, has no live ordnance loaded, which is why finding photos of A USAF JET depicted as such isn't likely to happen.
 
The super Hornet pic you referenced is also only undergoing a quick check.  the avionics panels along its nose are quickly opened and checked during the preflight and post flight, but the same rules apply--before it's towed into the ship's hangar bay, all explosive ordnance is downloaded.
 
Jake
 
 

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAW! 
 
I LOVE IT!
 
 

I finally found  and built one after all these years of waiting!
 
OOB except for GT Resin intake; the intake looks seamless to the inlet fan.
 
I used Microscale liquid Decal Film since I didn't want any unexpected incidents with the kit decal.
 
Fuselage is painted in Testors Extreme Lacquer "White Lightning" and "Wet Look Clear"; the "WL" has a pearl effect, really makes the TB shine.
 
I was worried about the stand keeping her flying, but it works perfectly.
 

 

 

 

 

 

CruZz
 
The image you posted shows an engine borescope inspection in-progress, no maintenance is being performed on the aircraft. That is why the bombs are still hanging on the BRU.

That is an extremely odd aircraft, keep the updates coming.

Outstanding craftsmanship!

Outstanding warbird! Great weathering!

Decals ON!
 
It's a flying NAVY billboard.
 
Dual personality!

A lot of detail painting completed last night; radome is simply beautiful now that it's Gloss Black.
 

 

 
The canopy sill and cockpit have seen some abuse!

 
So much gloss white on that tail!