Tamiya 1/48 F16C Fighting Falcon Block32

[JR]

Just had a read through Mick , she's starting to take shape and looking good . Can't comment on the canopy other than think it looks good. Bit different from Russian Armour I think .

 

[colin m]

Looking great Mick. Canopies ehh- no problem !

 

[Mini Me]

Like JR, I've just run through this as well.......nice build so far and the canopy work is excellent...considering it's your first attempt I'd say you have a pretty good handle on it. Now you can announce to SWMBO that you have reached Manhood! Rick H.

 

[boatman]

HI Mick ive only just caught up on your build an you are doin a great job of it an like Rick SAYS YOU have reached manhood so that should keep swmbo quiet lol
chris

 

[Jakko]

One of the modellers replaced the missiles with replacement resin ones as he didn’t want to be wasting time getting them smooth after assembly.

Ah, laziness plus spendthrift, then.

 

[Mickc1440]

Still waiting for the weather to improve so I can start on the big paint jobs. Still undercoating small bits but decided to crack on with the tail fin. This is a stand alone assembly that attaches to the model on two metal rivets using rubber grommets. One side done and hopefully the other later when it’s all dry then there’s a clear part to go on then I just need to make up some very thin little probes, I think they are,to attach, same on the rear fins too.

 

[boatman]

OH love that tail fin Mick very well done look superb
chris

 

[Mickc1440]

Now the storms have abated I managed to get some spraying done. All three main colours done so on to the more detailed jobs. Unfortunately my phone camera lightens the paint a bit too much, will try again when I get a bit further.

 

[Mini Me]

Looking good so far Mick.

 

[JR]

Yes, looking good as Rick says, bet your pleased to be able to get some paint on Mick.

 

[yak face]

Still waiting for the weather to improve so I can start on the big paint jobs. Still undercoating small bits but decided to crack on with the tail fin. This is a stand alone assembly that attaches to the model on two metal rivets using rubber grommets. One side done and hopefully the other later when it’s all dry then there’s a clear part to go on then I just need to make up some very thin little probes, I think they are,to attach, same on the rear fins too.
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When you say thin little probes do you mean the sets of three on the rear edge of the fin and elevons ? If so they are the static dump wicks , theres three on each wing too . Are they included in the etch set mick ?if not I usually use toothbrush bristles stuck on with a tiny dab of CA ,then when dry a little blob of pva on the end . Looking mighty fine now , cheers tony

 

[adt70hk]

Mick,

That is coming on very very nicely. Love the tailplane!!

Keep up the great work.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[Mickc1440]

When you say thin little probes do you mean the sets of three on the rear edge of the fin and elevons ? If so they are the static dump wicks , theres three on each wing too . Are they included in the etch set mick ?if not I usually use toothbrush bristles stuck on with a tiny dab of CA ,then when dry a little blob of pva on the end . Looking mighty fine now , cheers tony

Hi Tony, yes they're the ones, I saw a guy fitting them on a build blog, there's nothing in the kit or my etch but you can see on the model itself where they are supposed to fit so I too will improvise.
Rick JR and Andrew, many thanks for looking in.

 

[Mickc1440]

Caught an old fashioned cold and it floored me for four days so lost all that time at the desk. Since managed some progress so I now have the wheels on, endercarriage doors fitted and clear coat on ready for the decals.

 

[boatman]

HI Mick lovely job so far but what are them pins for on the tail ?
chris

 

[Jim R]

Hi Mick
Hope the cold's better. Trouble these days is every cough and sneeze and we think "is it???"
Falcon is looking good. I like the tail. Interesting way of fixing it. Nice looking paint job. Decals will make this pop.
Jim

 

[Mickc1440]

HI Mick lovely job so far but what are them pins for on the tail ?
chris

The tail fin doesn't glue on, those pins locate in rubber grommets inside the fin. There are also some for the belly tank and wing tanks. The 1/32 scale F-16 I've just bought has quite a few more of these so you can store the model if there's no room to display it, it's box converts into a storage box.

 

[Geoffers]

Looking very nice Mick

Geoff.

 

[Mickc1440]

After over 2 hours work I have most of the decals on. Apart for one around the refuelling housing and the airforce insignia everything else is tiny. Unfortunately 2 of the most prominent cockpit side decals just disintegrated in the water, I’ve sourced some replacements which should arrive in the next couple of days. I can then give it another clear coat and do some weathering.