Tamiya 1/32 F-16 (the big box )

[Mickc1440]

Not much of an update as I’m still on 12 hour days but these arrived in the post today. After talking about the decals I’ve gone for these. I’m going with the blue tail fin version and this also means only two grey colours on the actual plane as well

 

[Allen Dewire]

Nice work Mick and sorry to hear the job will get in the way of this. I can't wait to see which decals you decide on, but I know it's a long way down the road...

Prost
Allen

 

[Mickc1440]

Nice work Mick and sorry to hear the job will get in the way of this. I can't wait to see which decals you decide on, but I know it's a long way down the road...

Prost
Allen

Blue fin Allen, great thing about these kits is the separate tail so you can work on it flat

 

[Allen Dewire]

Nice Mick!!! Is the tail a complete decal or do you have to shoot the blue on it first and then apply them???

 

[Mickc1440]

Nice Mick!!! Is the tail a complete decal or do you have to shoot the blue on it first and then apply them???

Blue paint first then the decals

 

[papa 695]

I’ve just seen this one Mick. So sorry about that. It looks a great kit, and you’ve got some very nice extras. A cracking build so far with some great work going on. I’ve now pulled up a seat right at the back.

 

[Mickc1440]

I’ve just seen this one Mick. So sorry about that. It looks a great kit, and you’ve got some very nice extras. A cracking build so far with some great work going on. I’ve now pulled up a seat right at the back.

Not a problem, it's just a downside of being on such a great site that has so much going off. Plenty of room for you

 

[adt70hk]

Coming on nicely Mick!

 

[Jim R]

Hi Mick
Nice decal choice for the tail. This is a stunning build anyway but that blue tail will make it really eye catching. I hope the decals lay down nicely.

 

[Mickc1440]

Andrew and Jim thanks for looking in again. I really hope these new decals look as good as the illustration.
My letter from Poland finally arrived with the wire I’ve been waiting for so back to my new F16 bible and have made a start. I rolled some wire to make the clips that go around the leg of the undercarriage before adding black painted wire for the hose. I have now started on the hydraulic hoses to. I made small brackets to attach them then ran them to their approximate termination points. There’s a lot more joints etc on the real one but I’m quite happy with the results so far. More to make and painting to do but some progress.

 

[Mini Me]

Hi Mick......you were just finishing up the Pilot's seat last time I checked in and now you are down to the landing gear. Those line clamps and Hydraulic lines look very realistic....turns a rather boring component into a point of interest.

 

[Mickc1440]

Hi Mick......you were just finishing up the Pilot's seat last time I checked in and now you are down to the landing gear. Those line clamps and Hydraulic lines look very realistic....turns a rather boring component into a point of interest.

That’s what I was thinking Rick. The main landing gear part is quite prominent and lacked a bit of detail. Thanks for having a catch up

 

[Mickc1440]

I wasn’t going to include the next bit of the model as I was going to secure the nose cone permanently but when you have ten minutes to spare

 

[adt70hk]

And why not when you have 10 spares minutes!!

 

[Allen Dewire]

Really nice work Mick. Love the finery!!! Isn't it amazing how you love to do the details, even though they may not be seen sometimes. Like I told you, it's that magic age my friend. This is going to an epic wing thingy build.......

Prost
Allen

 

[Mini Me]

I wasn’t going to include the next bit of the model as I was going to secure the nose cone permanently but when you have ten minutes to spare
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Nice Radar!

 

[Jim R]

You're really going the extra mile with this Mick. The undercarriage looks great.

 

[Mickc1440]

And why not when you have 10 spares minutes!!

It seem such a shame as it’s a nice bit of etch

Really nice work Mick. Love the finery!!! Isn't it amazing how you love to do the details, even though they may not be seen sometimes. Like I told you, it's that magic age my friend. This is going to an epic wing thingy build.......

Prost
Allen

Many thanks Allen, I’m getting to understand more now of the modellers thing “I know it’s there”

Nice Radar!

Thanks Rick

You're really going the extra mile with this Mick. The undercarriage looks great.

Thanks for looking in again Jim

 

[scottie3158]

Mick, this is really looking the nuts mate your additions are taking this to a new level.

 

[Mickc1440]

Mick, this is really looking the nuts mate your additions are taking this to a new level.

Many thanks for that pal, much appreciated.