F-16A MLU - J-881

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February 8, 2023
Nicely detailed cockpit. Too bad I suck at pits >.<
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February 8, 2023
Beautifully detailed MLG Wheelbay. Maybe on the next build, I'll add a little more details with copper
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February 8, 2023
Nicely detailed PW Jet exhaust, yet....
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February 8, 2023
... it is a little more complicated to assemble than necessary..
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February 8, 2023
Also, some of the pedals show some sinkmarks, most likely due to the sheer thickness of the pedals. On my next build, I will replace these for the ones from reskit.
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February 14, 2023
Burner Can painted and weathered
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February 14, 2023
PW Exhaust weathered using washes from AK & Pigments from ABT501
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February 14, 2023
Metalizer work (AK Xtreme Metals II)
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February 19, 2023
Painting of the pipe complete, time for detailing
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February 19, 2023
Peeking into the pit. I'll be honest, I suck at pits, but the fit of the stock parts was phenomenal!
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February 19, 2023
Used white panel wash from AK Inter to highlight the panels, then added the buttons with paint on a toothpick
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February 19, 2023
Coming along
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February 21, 2023
Arrestor hook carved for correct form
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February 21, 2023
Arrestor hook carved for correct form
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February 21, 2023
Seamline removal and polishing of the canopies
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February 21, 2023
Filling out some gaps using ca glue
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February 21, 2023
Difference on camera is almost uncanny
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February 22, 2023
Adding strengthening plates from Daco Products
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February 22, 2023
Canopy tinted (Tamiya smoke + clear yellow 10:3+10 drops Mr.LT)
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February 22, 2023
Top view
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February 22, 2023
Tried to place the plates as they were seen on the plane in 2008
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February 22, 2023
Almost ready for priming
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February 26, 2023
Aircraft prepped for priming, time to take category of accessories
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February 28, 2023
Landing gear fitted
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February 28, 2023
If you pick this kit, get some replacement wheels, sadly, none of the options in kit fit for a netherland/ Belgium block 20
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February 28, 2023
Had some leftover PE from an earlier build
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February 28, 2023
Accessories built and prepped for priming
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February 28, 2023
After black-basing, started with belly in FS36375 from Hataka (orange line)
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February 28, 2023
Using the rest of the fs36375 for topside marbeling/ highlighting
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February 28, 2023
Adverse lighting being helpful?
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February 28, 2023
Noice
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February 28, 2023
Noice
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March 1, 2023
Bottom side painted FS36375 using Hataka Orange Line
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March 1, 2023
Top side FS36118 from Hataka Orange Line
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March 1, 2023
FS36270 Hataka Red Line..... Never again... Clogged up my airbrush badly multiple times
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March 3, 2023
Masking in preparation for Insignia White from AK RC
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March 3, 2023
Almost their....
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March 7, 2023
Broke out the paintbrushes for some detailing pre-glossing
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March 7, 2023
Loving the kit details
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March 7, 2023
Glossed up with Tamiya X22
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March 7, 2023
And so begins the decaling
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March 17, 2023
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March 17, 2023
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March 20, 2023
Noticed that I placed the reinforment plates incorrect...
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March 20, 2023
Luckily easily corrected, thank to the adhesive on the vinyl..
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March 20, 2023
Stiffener plates and tailart touched up
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March 21, 2023
Top side decals sealed, on to the lower half
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March 22, 2023
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March 22, 2023
Panel wash complete
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March 24, 2023
Final assembly hopefully tommorow
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March 25, 2023
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March 25, 2023
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March 25, 2023
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March 25, 2023
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March 25, 2023
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March 25, 2023