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Clifford Keesleradded a new photoalbum.
34 19 October 2021, 01:27
Konrad -Clifford you building one model after the other. Impressive building speed🙂!
Count me in here as well! Nice Pit 👍!
19 October 2021, 07:48
Clifford KeeslerThank you David and Konrad, your kind words and encouragement are much appericated.
19 October 2021, 22:39
Clifford KeeslerWelcome Macieji. I need to get some more pictures up. I have a almost complete air frame.
21 October 2021, 14:53
Clifford KeeslerYea, I'm a fanatic. Actually I started this one before I finished the last one.
23 October 2021, 00:07
James CThe Viper is one of my all time favorite aircraft.
Nice progress mate and looking forward to seeing it painted 👍
23 October 2021, 01:10
Clifford KeeslerThank you very much James. I got it primed today, so hope to start paint tomorrow.
23 October 2021, 21:35
Clifford KeeslerQuick update, all painted except the nose cone, wich I will do tomorrow.
26 October 2021, 01:49
Maciej BellosGood looking Viper!
If I may, I think the AIM-120 was never used on the USAF A models, except for the ADF version. So you should use AIM-9s instead.
26 October 2021, 19:32
Clifford KeeslerThank you very much Guillaume, and Maciej for your kind words. @Maciej, thanks I will do that, I had primed 4 Aim-9's so will just put 4 aim 9's on it.
26 October 2021, 19:37
Donald Dickson IIWhat I am reading here, it may well have been on A's. It seems to have definitely been tested on them.
f-16.net/f-16_armament_article3.html
26 October 2021, 20:03
Maciej BellosThanks Donald, so it depends on the year and whether the A model was retrofitted or not. Tough call...
26 October 2021, 20:41
Erik LeijdensVipers are always nice! I would go for the AIM-9 too. Great work so far Clifford
26 October 2021, 21:00
Clifford KeeslerThank you very much Donald, Maciej and Erik. I was just doing some research also, and found out they carried Aim 7 sparrows also. Since I am doing an A+ the Aim-120 would be ok, but I will do the 4 Aim 9's and either 2 bombs or 6 Mavericks.
26 October 2021, 22:43
Clifford KeeslerFrom Donald's references, since I am doing an ANG bird, which I believe were designated ADF versions like Maciej said, the AIM-120 would also be correct. So I guess it would not totaly be out in left field. But I have 4 later "C" models, so think I will save the AIM-120's for them. Thanks guys for the info and help, much appericated.
26 October 2021, 22:52
James CGood job on the pre-shading Clifford 👍
How is the Hasegawa kit? I have a 2 seater in the stash awaiting to be bastardized lol
27 October 2021, 02:44
Clifford KeeslerThank you James, for your kind words. They are much appericated. The kit has been good with no major fit problems. I got the clear coat on it today, so I will be ready to start decals tomorrow and get the weapons painted.
28 October 2021, 03:34
Clifford KeeslerThank you very much Arif. Decals are all done now. Need to get some new pictures.
31 October 2021, 20:00
Clifford KeeslerThank you very much Alexander, for your kind words. I hope I get to finish it soon.
2 November 2021, 00:17
Clifford KeeslerThank you very much Mathieu, I will get some pictures up today.
3 November 2021, 14:46
Clifford KeeslerDecals finished. I applied the wash, but have not removed it yet.
3 November 2021, 21:07
Clifford KeeslerThank you very much James. I got the gear on it and applied the wash today. Will remove the wash tomorrow.
3 November 2021, 21:11
Clifford KeeslerThank you very much Konrad and Alexander, your kind words are much appericated.
4 November 2021, 01:31
Clifford KeeslerI make my own, by using a mixture of black and brown water color paints, with some soft pastel chalk mixed in with a few drops of dish washing liquid. For pin washes I use the Mig enamel panel line washes. I would like to try the Flory Models washes, but have not been able to find them here in the States. She has wheels, and a partial weapons load now.
5 November 2021, 00:17
Robin (WhiteGlint)This one flies fast and is not so far from touching down. Just seen it today. Looks nice, Clifford! 👍
5 November 2021, 11:30
Clifford KeeslerThank you very much Nathan, WhiteGlint and Arif. Your kind words are much appericated. I still need to add the sidewinders to the wing tips, and the Mavericks and it will be finished.
5 November 2021, 19:39
Sergej II spy with my glass eye an Eagle in the making in the background... leftovers or are you just starting a new one? 🙂
9 November 2021, 16:01
James CFantastic result Clifford, looks awesome armed to the teeth like that 👍
9 November 2021, 17:16
Clifford KeeslerThank you all very much for your kind words and encouragement, it means a lot to me. I am glad you all like it. I must say it was a joy to build, it was only my 3rd Hasegawa kit, that I have built in all my years of modeling, and it was very nice. @Sergej, you are correct sir, it is another Eagle. This one for my son. It will be from the First Fighter wing at Langley AFB. He worked on them when he was stationed there and finally talked me into building one for him.
10 November 2021, 01:37
Pero SusingerI totally agree. The Mavericks are a great Idea and the paint job is excellent. Very nice!
10 November 2021, 18:46
Clifford KeeslerThank you very much Guillaume, Markus, Pero and Daniel. Your kind words are much appericated.
10 November 2021, 23:55
Clifford KeeslerThank you very much Augie, your kind words are most appreciated. It was my first Hasegawa F-16 but surely not my last.
7 December 2021, 01:56
