Popular Post chuck540z3 Posted September 23 Popular Post Share Posted September 23 (edited) September 23/24 Here is my latest “Kicked Up A Notch” model of an F-16 Aggressor, which is the first one painted in the “Ghost” camo scheme, to sort of replicate the SU-57 “Felon” Stealth Fighter. Here’s a pic I took in 2019 of 84-1220 at Nellis AFB at their semi-annual airshow. Another pic I took of this same jet flying at the 2022 airshow: Since 2019, at least 3 other Vipers are now painted in this same scheme (84-1236, 84-1301 and 86-0299) and while they all are very similar, there are a number of small differences in the digital paint pattern, so there is a bit of latitude as to what is “correct” or not, and the exact location of certain features can be quite variable. For the most part, pics of these jets show them to be quite clean with their new paint jobs, so I kept weathering to a minimum accordingly. I was fortunate enough to already own the relatively rare Tamiya Thunderbirds kit (60316), which is a Block 32 that can easily be modified to create my subject above, which is a Block 25. I also added a significant amount of aftermarket items as follows: · Aires F-16C Cockpit Set (2066) · Aires F-16C Wheel Bays (2067) · ResKit F-16 (F100-PW) Exhaust Nozzle (RSU32-0018) · ResKit F-16 Block 25-32 Wheel Set (RS32-0024) · Kopecky Scale Models LAU-129 Missile Rails (32016) · Kopecky Scale Models Horizontal Stabilizers (32036) · Master Brass Static Dischargers (came with above) · Zactomodels AIM-9L/M resin missile · Bandit Resin Factory ACMI Pod Type E (BRF-32-005) · Master F-16 AOA Probes (AM-32-032) · Cross Delta F-16C Stiffener Plates (CD32001) · AeroMasks Camo Masks and Decals- Ghost Scheme (AM32-F1643T) · Two Bobs Blizzard Bad Guy Decals (32-063) · Uprise F-16B Fighting Falcon Decals (UR32223) · Airscale Cockpit Instrument and Placard Decals (Various) For details on how I pulled all these parts together, I have a fairly long build thread here: Tamiya F-16 Aggressor, Kicked Up a Notch Although there are a few errors here and there, I’m pretty happy with how it turned out and it will sit right next to my F-15C Aggressor I made about 7 years ago in my new display case. Here are some pics from just about every angle, which might be helpful to others in the future. I hope you like it. Cheers, Chuck Edited September 25 by chuck540z3 Antonio Argudo, scvrobeson, Fanes and 48 others 47 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael931080 Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Insane Build Chuck! Truly a masterpiece! chuck540z3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F`s are my favs Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 An awesome collection of Fs, and maybe this F-16 is the cleanest and with the sharpest constrasts of the camo patterns. I can't notice a single streak, fuel leak or whathaveyou. Awesome! Congrats on the finished model! chuck540z3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zola25 Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 (edited) Wow Chuck.. a surprise reveal. And what a reveal.. that paint job is just fabulous and the model is meticulous. Pure joy to follow your build. I will have to "steal" this one Amazing photography as well. What are you planning next? Niels Edited September 23 by Zola25 chuck540z3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted September 23 Author Share Posted September 23 (edited) Thanks Niels. As a Tamiya Viper expert, your comments are very much appreciated. I'm not sure what my next build will be, but since I always follow a jet with a prop, it will likely be the 1/24 Airfix Spitfire MkIXc. I've built the 1/32 Tamiya one before, but I should be able to add a lot more detail to this bigger version- and get it good and dirty! 😉 Cheers, Chuck Edited September 23 by chuck540z3 Dadeo911 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zola25 Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 1 hour ago, chuck540z3 said: Thanks Niels. As a Tamiya Viper expert, your comments are very much appreciated. I'm not sure what my next build will be, but since I always follow a jet with a prop, it will likely be the 1/24 Airfix Spitfire MkIXc. I've built the 1/32 Tamiya one before, but I should be able to add a lot more detail to this bigger version- and get it good and dirty! 😉 Cheers, Chuck That is a little funny.. I am actually in the middle of building the 1/24 Airfix Spitfire Mk IXc .. Cheers Niels chuck540z3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Wow another amazing build! Congrats she looks amazing! down to the details on the tiny static discarchers! chuck540z3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROM Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Great work! chuck540z3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ax365 Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Top shelf Chuck. Amazing how small she is compared to the other 32nd scale builds. chuck540z3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 That’s some awesome paint work my friend!! It’s always exciting to follow your builds chuck540z3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankBuster Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Fantastic work as allways. Cheers. chuck540z3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Beautiful work sir thats it for me, no more model aircraft, who could keep up with a masterpiece like this chuck540z3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Ultra neat job Chuck. It takes a great deal of patience, care and skill to recreate digital cammo and you've nailed it. Congratulations on battling through adversity to complete a superb rendition of your chosen subject. After you've caught your breath I'm excited to see you get stuck in to the Airfix Spitfire. Well done. chuck540z3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Iscold Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Another one who needs to hire a mobster to break his fingers... Speechless!!!! Good to see that you finished this beauty!!! And how are you, did you recover your good health? chuck540z3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoor_k Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 A beauty. Nothing less. I need to use this scheme on one of my what ifs. chuck540z3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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