1:72 Tamiya F16 Viper Hellenic Air Force

[Rick K]

Is build is dated, 2019.  I never posted the WIP.  Al least I don't recall posting a WIP.  My search did not turn up anything.  This was during a major house rennovation, living at my awesome sister-in-laws house.  My little head was about to pop during this.  Dealing with contractors, schlepping kids to ice hockey, equesterian, school sports & events.  Enjoy.

 

Cleaning and sanding parts.

 

HUD film cut for gunsight using my Dspiae cutter.

 

Cockpit get some attention.  HUD film cut to desired size awaits.

 

HUD film secured on gunsight with Future.

 

Canopy is masked and painted inside with Tamiya NATO Black.  Then mask removed then inside tinted with 3 parts Tamiya Clear Smoke and 1 part Tamiya Clear Orange highly thinned with MLT.  About 6 light passes with airbrush get the effect I'm looking for.

 

Ballast added using Deluxe "Liquid Gravity".

 

Tamiya fits just amazes me.  No issues with gaps ir ill fitting parts.  Ready to insert cockpit essentials and mask.