Alaskan F-16C

Joe M · Sun 08/01/10 07:39 PM

Here are a few more pics... I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Just have to work on the external stores, touch up some paint, and finish up the clear pieces. I attached the wheels that came with the seamless suckers for now. Would like to find a set of late F-16 pieces to use.

Anthony Leger · Sun 07/25/10 08:50 AM

Looking great Joe

Lee_K · Sun 07/25/10 08:47 AM

Very sharp looking Viper there, Joe!

Lee K

Bill L2 · Sat 07/24/10 12:37 PM

Joe that is looking real sharp. I really like the scheme.

Joe M · Sat 07/24/10 11:32 AM

Hi guys, here are some shots of the F-16 I've been working on. I'm pretty happy with the results and need too decide on the load out for it. No bombs though since is an aggressor.

and here's a pic of the canopy after polishing and painting...

Thanks all for the advise. Lee, the MM article was very helpful. I wound up sanding with subsequently finer grades from 600 to 3000 and then polishing with dremel on low speed with tooth paste. Resulted in a very smooth but foggy finish. A dip in tinted Future and it cleared right up. I still have some work on it, but I'm more than happy with how it's progressing.

Ryan K · Thu 07/15/10 02:30 PM

Quote from: ClydeM on Thu 07/15/10 01:25 PM
If I might add my slant to the canopy problem, after polishing the canopy to your liking, then dip it in future. first of all if you make a painting booboo all you need to do is drop the part in windex and soak Probably overnight. second of all, if you paint before dipping, you will end up with a gloss finish which might or may not be suitable for the subject.

Also helps to protect againist fogging from some glues.

ClydeM · Thu 07/15/10 01:25 PM

If I might add my slant to the canopy problem, after polishing the canopy to your liking, then dip it in future. first of all if you make a painting booboo all you need to do is drop the part in windex and soak Probably overnight. second of all, if you paint before dipping, you will end up with a gloss finish which might or may not be suitable for the subject.

Lee_K · Thu 07/15/10 08:57 AM

Here's a tutorial on how to eliminate those mold seam lines on clear canopies:

http://modelingmadness.com/scotts/basics/buff.htm

Lee K

Anthony Leger · Wed 07/14/10 10:42 PM

Hi Joe,

A Squadron polishing stick is ideal for that seam.

...Tony

Joe M · Wed 07/14/10 07:18 AM

Thanks guys... I hope so. Spent a while last night trying polish the @%#$^#! seam out of the canopy that Hasegawa wisely engineered into it!

Bill L2 · Tue 07/13/10 06:51 PM

Nice work. This is going to look real good.

Anthony Leger · Tue 07/13/10 10:05 AM

That is one nice scheme. It will look great when done

Joe M · Sun 07/11/10 08:44 PM

Here are a couple of pics of what's currently sitting on my bench. Decals, detailing and painting the little parts next.