SCM Aggressor Group Build Fall 2019
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1 8 August 2019, 14:00
Jos JansenNice Sergej I...looking forward to this GB, excellent choice by the way...👍
8 August 2019, 15:08
Sergej IGood story of the Viper here:
thedrive.com/the-war..uns-legendary-hotrod
8 August 2019, 20:44
Jos JansenGood and interesting story about the history of the F-16N series, thanks for sharing this...
8 August 2019, 22:04
Nathan DempseyGreat subject and a great article too. In the article I like the one painted tan and black.
8 August 2019, 23:26
Nathan Dempsey@Daniel: Right? I almost want to buy one just to try and build that bird. I did buy and F-5F and will try and complete this one for the group build as well. Love those Florida aggressors from VFC-111.
9 August 2019, 19:04
Maciej BellosA difficult one, especially with the walkways. I love it nonetheless.
27 August 2019, 13:49
Sergej IThanks, Hans.
Maciej, I haven't decided entirely on the walkways method, this being a 1:72, decals are still an option... but AK RC paints are a pleasure to work with, can take heavy taping and weathering without the lacquer protection so... let's see 🙂
27 August 2019, 14:01
Dejan LukicHello Sergej.. Just a heads up. If You intend to build BDU splinter keep in mind that is USAF Blk 30 bird and not USN F-16N. N version had small intake mouth, u will need big one for Blk 30. Any chance both intakes are in kit?
27 August 2019, 19:50
Maciej BellosI concur. Block 30s got the big mouth intake after 86-0262. Before that, all F-16s had the same intake later called NSI.
27 August 2019, 20:21
Sergej IThanks for the heads up, Dejan. Indeed the Hasegawa kit only includes the small intake, but for the Splinter F-16C I got the CMK 7053 Exterior set with large resin intake and some other parts.
I will also use the other parts for the F-16N, except the intake.
Have to study the nozzle aswel. The wa I understood is, that F-16N already had a stronger engine and nozzle like F-16C. Is that about right?
27 August 2019, 20:28
Dejan LukicNozzle is ok for Blk30 General Electric F110 and 18th Aggressor squadron (AK). 64th Aggressors (WA) Block 32 F-16C's have the P&W F100-PW-220 engine and different nozzle.
27 August 2019, 21:12
Sergej IJust dumping both airframes to be built:
f-16.net/aircraft-da..rframe-profile/1744/
f-16.net/aircraft-da..rframe-profile/2078/
Also found out I will need to scratch improvise the RWR "beer can" antennas on the splinter aswel, Hasegawa model is a Block30C with antennas on the fuselage. Might rework the RWR's from intake and position them on front wing where the Block30D have them...
20 September 2019, 23:17
Patrick HagelsteinDejan, both birds are GE F110 powered Block 30s. The only difference I can distinguish is in the intake as you described. The Exhausts should be the same though.
2 October 2019, 18:13
Sergej IThanks all 🙂
The blue-gray is still a bit too blue... going to wait for daylight then play between FS35237 and FS35450
2 October 2019, 18:52
Sergej IPatrick, next to air intake, the differences are also RWR antennas on wings/intake and gear design, the 30D is supposed to have reinforced design and 30C normal. Still finding what that means 😄
Decals wise, Hasegawa missed a bit, F-16N #163272 had much lighter NAVY inscription (see photos) than decals (almost black) and tail-number was 45 (see photos) not 46 (Hategawa)... but minor inconvenience, I anyway need standard navy numbers and letters 😛 already in transit...
2 October 2019, 19:38
Patrick HagelsteinSergej, I once posted a link to a very detailed overview of all the Block details somewhere here on Scalemates but I can't seem to find it anymore... Should be something like Hyperscale or any other forum...
3 October 2019, 13:48
Patrick Hagelsteincybermodeler.com/air../viperversions.shtml
Not the one I meant but also quite informative.
3 October 2019, 13:53
Sergej IThanks Patrick for this. The page lacks differences of different Block 30 models. Like Block 30 C (F-16N) and D (F-16C of 18 AGRS).
That is better described on "F-16.net" site: f-16.net/f-16_versions_article6.html
3 October 2019, 14:14
Sergej IThanks Patrick. I found Gunze to be better matching than Real Colours from AKI. So going with them on F-16N.
24 October 2019, 04:31
PierreNice work on those cockpits.
I just noticed your comment "the 30D is supposed to have reinforced design and 30C normal", from what I gathered from pictures for my build, this means reinforced block 40/50 gear+landing lights on the front gear door, but block 30 wheels and non-bulged MLG doors (with corresponding actuators). This is just my observations on the airframe I'm modelling, so not to be taken as gospel 🙂
24 October 2019, 06:55
Sergej IOops, Patrick, missed your comment. Here are the grays:
1. The lightest is FS36307 in instructions, used Mr Color C334
2. The bluish is supposed to be FS35237, I am using MrColor C73, it's spot on...
3. The medium gray is supposed to be FS36251, this one is a tough mix. I'm using 50/50 C317 and C334
But it seems the colors were fading fast on these birds...
3 November 2019, 17:38
Patrick HagelsteinGreat! Thanks Sergej! These come in handy for both Aggressor and Greek F-16s as they basically use the same paint scheme in the same harsh environment.
3 November 2019, 18:39
Sergej IYaaay, work-life-modeling balance finally allowed some modelling this weekend 😄
24 November 2019, 20:59
Daniellooking really good, very neat camo pattern Sergej! Might be the photo, but it looks maybe just a little tad too bright? But after a wash&some weathering it may as well just come out photo-realistic 🙂 Just my 2c, enjoying your build! 👍
24 November 2019, 21:22
Sergej IThanks Daniel, my perception is the same. Luckily it's much easier to darken than it is to brighten...
24 November 2019, 21:26
Patrick HagelsteinAs the real aircraft is sun bleached, it's not that bad that the colors are a little light. Adding a wash and some grime will darken it up enough. I think it looks great already! 👍
25 November 2019, 00:40
Patrick HagelsteinReally looking good! It darkened up a bit, right? Curious to the final flat coat.
8 December 2019, 19:47
Sergej IThanks Patrick! I hope to finish it in this decade still. I'm heavily procrastinating gears and other small bits...
8 December 2019, 20:13
Sergej II think I will not finish by deadline, but I had much fun weathering this one with oils... I spent a full weekend on it 🙂
25 December 2019, 22:00
Sergej IMerci, Laurent. It did turn out quite well, panel lines a bit too strong but I do like scale 72nd a bit cartooney 🙂
26 December 2019, 16:07
Sergej IThanks Holger, I hope this is not the british version of interesting 😄.
Patrick, now I am off to check on Ronan's work 👍
27 December 2019, 18:16
Sergej IOh wow. That mate is a helicopter god. Even hinting that my wallpainting resembles his technique is both blasphemic yet so motivating 👍
27 December 2019, 18:33
Sergej IDUNN! It's been my first resin parts, my first PE parts and some other firsts... details show that there is still potential, but in general I am happy with the outcome. Please share your observations, not necessary only good, I like to learn. Better pix coming up in a week or so.
19 January 2020, 16:35
Patrick HagelsteinHi Sergej, the Viper looks awesome! Thinking of ways to improve I come up idle. There's been a discussion about colors above but you nailed that perfectly! Nothing comes to mind right now, keep up the good work! 👍
20 January 2020, 14:32
DanielI agree, looks cool in the bleached "cartoonish" look you gave it 👍 and I also agree: nothing as fun as to get carried away in a nice all day oil weathering session😉
21 January 2020, 15:14
Sergej IPhoto phinish 🙂
F-16N Num. 85-1373 NSFW Aggressor | Album by Vargbrujo (1:72)
26 January 2020, 12:07
Sergej IThanks James, it's really more tools than skill... but allinall, it was FUN to mask and paint 🙂
26 January 2020, 17:56
PierreMan I wish I had gone for those masks for my arctic viper. Great looking results on both planes Sergej 👍
26 January 2020, 20:49
Sergej IDone! Complete! Took a pandemic to finish it, but here we are 😄
Two Tamiya Vipers already waiting in stash for black/gray and blue/gray Alaskan Splinters... we need another Aggressor Group build haha...
7 April 2020, 13:56
Sergej IThank you all, the two have been pain and pleasure to build,
now I have a brief R&R with two F9 Panthers, then back to Vipers 🙂
7 April 2020, 18:55
Patrick HagelsteinBeautiful!!! It reminds me that I joined that group build as well with a Hornet. I do not only need a face mask for this pandemic, but to protect me from the collected dust on that one too. 😉
7 April 2020, 20:28
Sergej IThank you Patrick and Stefan. Indeed I was the smart one in the family who was already equiped with PPF2 masks while the rest of the town are wearing scarfs to the shop 😄 But yeah, resin is teh lung destroyer of the model builders 😄
Stefan this was my first real attempt in oil weathering. I would say I overdid a little, next challenges will be in more subtle way... thank you though, I am glad you like it.
7 April 2020, 21:01
DanielThose are looking very good, nice crisp work and a unique, interesting post effect - even looks a bit like hoarfrost after a cold Eielson night, very nice 👍
8 April 2020, 06:10
Slavo HazuchaVery nice couple there in 2 very different finishes 👍. Really cool treatment for the camo version too!
The Aggressor GB really brought some creative action 🙂
8 April 2020, 08:05
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SCM Aggressor Group Build Fall 2019
1. October
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