Rainer Hoffmann Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 12 hours ago, Dandiego said: Odds and ends...... I chose not to gouge out the troughs but instead glue on some "half" missiles. And here they are. I found one actual Amraam in the spares box and used it to produce 3 half missiles. That is a very economical solution, Dan! I like that very much. Simple and effective. Cheers Rainer Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 Odds and ends, part 2. All of the bombs have been added to the airframe. All of the missiles have been painted. And finished gear bays. Thanks, Dan patricksparks, Derek B, LSP_Kevin and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcD Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Creative work!! It's a pity that the XL never made it. Good to see an example of what could have been. Martinnfb, Derek B and Dandiego 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainer Hoffmann Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Wow, those gear wells look great. Nice work, Dan! Cheers Rainer Derek B, Dandiego and Martinnfb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 10 hours ago, JMcD said: Creative work!! It's a pity that the XL never made it. Good to see an example of what could have been. Agreed JMcD! LM could very well 'revisit' this particular design, as it may now prove to be a very cost-effective solution to future capability requirements, especially when combined with today's advanced Viper features. Great work Dan - your model once again shows us what a beast of an aircraft this could have been! Derek Dandiego, Out2gtcha, Martinnfb and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 12 hours ago, Derek B said: Agreed JMcD! LM could very well 'revisit' this particular design, as it may now prove to be a very cost-effective solution to future capability requirements, especially when combined with today's advanced Viper features. Great work Dan - your model once again shows us what a beast of an aircraft this could have been! Derek Very True- Harry Hillaker, the designer of the F-16, said that if he had known the ultimate role the F-16 would fill, he’d have designed it as the XL from the get-go. Glad he didn’t though. I really liked being able to whip anyone in a visual fight. Best damn dogfighter in the world. awesome job on this one my friend! Very cool- cheers Pete Dandiego, Martinnfb and Derek B 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcin_Matejko Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Great job Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) Odds and ends, part 3. All of the weapons and the fuel tanks are in place. Look at all of the ordinance, quite the weightlifter. And the Amraams. A small corner of the flap was cut out to allow clearance for the rear fin on the Amraam. A little color for the pilot. Small squares of black decal was used to add the checkerboard. looks like a square or 2 may need fixing. Thanks, Dan Edited October 7, 2021 by Dandiego Marcin_Matejko, Cheetah11, LSP_Kevin and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 This is turning out superbly, Dan! I reckon this might be one of your best models. Kev Derek B, Dandiego and Leaning_Dog 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainer Hoffmann Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Woah, could it actually fly with such a load? Nice work, Dan. Cheers Rainer Dandiego and Derek B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandiego Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) Test, test, test Trying to download a pic from my phone which has a much better camera. Ta Da............. Dan Edited October 7, 2021 by Dandiego Out2gtcha, LSP_Kevin, Rainer Hoffmann and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdthoresen Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Damn, Dan….. That is your best model so far, period. Awesome. Thor Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themongoose Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 IMPRESSIVE! Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 That looks fantastic Dan! Definitely could convince me that this one came directly from a Hasegawa or Academy box Matt Dandiego 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainer Hoffmann Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Really nice model, Dan. Great work and a rare bird indeed. Cheers Rainer Derek B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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