FunkyZeit Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) Well... here she is. It took roughly 150-200 hours to complete, and this is my very first completed LSP. I've had lots of help along the way, specific shout out to JMREED for donating me the 600GAL tanks. Id also like to thank everyone who followed along my journey and kept me motivated. THANK YOU! I've tried some new techniques on this model like post shade weathering, which I quite like more than pre-shading the panels. This method gives it a more sporatic look, where I feel that pre-shading may look too linear in this case. This was my first crack at photoetch and resin, I quite liked the photo etch, but I had a hell of a time getting the resin to agree. I snapped more parts into 2-3 pieces more often than not. Small note: taking photos with big models is VERY difficult. WIP http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=44560 Parts that were used on this build are as follows: 1/32 Tamiya F-16CJ Isracast Block 40 resin conversion Academy 600gal SUFA tanks Academy Python Launch rails Correctly modified pylons to fit the 600gal tanks Isracast Decals Eduard cockpit photo etch Aires Resin exhaust Eduard Israeli RBF tags Aero Seeker head covers Intake cover made with plasticard and nitrile gloves Paint was a large issue for this model. There are many many slight variations used, and after countless hours of private messages and reasearch I'm quite happy with the way the colors turned out, they are as follows: Tamiya Sky Model Master Acryl Sand Xtracrylics Tan Vietnam Xtracrylics Dark Compass Grey Xtracrylics Light Compass Grey Custom Flory Wash (brown / black ) Oil stains / gun soot done with tamiya weathering pastels References used: Both isra publications of the f-16c/d and Sufa Jmels F-16 book Here she sits. "The Scorpion" Warning,, lots of pics more to come Edited August 12, 2014 by FunkyZeit Lud13, Whitey, andromeda673 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Love the camo on the israeli F-16s..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyZeit Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) More.. Will likely add pythons later on.. I hope you enjoy this as much as I have. Any questions, criticizms , comments, please feel free to post! Im a rookie at this stuff! Justin Edited August 11, 2014 by FunkyZeit Jolly Roger, Uncarina, SinuheH and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Justin Absolutely incredible work and your cammo/weathering is right on the money. For your first LSP build: Bravo and I tip my hat to you. :clap2: Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombo Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Very nice job!!! Felicidades!!! Saludos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyZeit Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Peter, thanks for everything. You always been a solid help! Bombo, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Justin, Truly sensational build! The cockpit looks amazing, and the overall paint scheme with variations in tone and weathering look spot-on. Very inspiring, and thanks for sharing! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Roger Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 That really is good, everything looks as it should. FunkyZeit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 hat's off to you sir, impressive representation, very nice subtle finish. FunkyZeit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thats one beautiful, beastly bird and full. Love it.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Dude, that's awesome! I'm not a big jet guy (not a big any kind of guy, really), but I reckon that looks fantastic. May I publish it on the website? Kev FunkyZeit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPRRose Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Insanely great mate - what a job you've done! I hope wherever you display her a lot of people will get the pleasure of seeing! Crazy good, just such a credit to your skills FunkyZeit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomdriver Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) :thumbsup: Edited August 12, 2014 by phantomdriver FunkyZeit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyZeit Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Guys, Really great to hear your kind words, you are all pro's and honestly, lots of what I've applied I've found in your builds or past builds. I truly am grateful for the support! Thanks so much. Kev - I would be absolutely honoured to have you publish this, I also laughed at your "big" comment. My full name is Justin Ducharme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Roger Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Intake cover made with plasticard and nitrile gloves Any chance you would do a tutorial on how you did this? It looks absolutely real, the best intake cover I have seen. FunkyZeit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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