Funkyzeit Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 First time poster, long time lurker! Well... here she is. It took roughly 150-200 hours to complete, and this is my very first completed 1/32!. I've had lots of help along the way, specific shout out to JMREED for donating me the 600GAL tanks. THANK YOU! I've tried some new techniques on this model like post shade weathering, which I quite like more than pre-shading the panels. This method gives it a more sporatic look, where I feel that pre-shading may look too linear in this case. This was my first crack at photoetch and resin, I quite liked the photo etch, but I had a hell of a time getting the resin to agree. I snapped more parts into 2-3 pieces more often than not. Small note: taking photos with big models is VERY difficult. WIP http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=44560 Parts that were used on this build are as follows: 1/32 Tamiya F-16CJ Isracast Block 40 resin conversion Academy 600gal SUFA tanks Academy Python Launch rails Correctly modified pylons to fit the 600gal tanks Isracast Decals Eduard cockpit photo etch Aires Resin exhaust Eduard Israeli RBF tags Aero Seeker head covers Intake cover made with plasticard and nitrile gloves Here she sits. "The Scorpion" Warning, lots of pics I hope you enjoy! Any comments, criticisms, tips are encouraged as I'm a rookie! Justin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulster Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Beautiful work there Justin. Like seeing big jets here. Breath of fresh air. Why don't you pop over to the "Say Hello" forum and introduce yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BevanBrooks Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Well done! The camo looks great. "Rookie"? .....look out people! Cheers Bevan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 That's a beauty !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted August 17, 2014 Administrators Share Posted August 17, 2014 You've got skills! Great work all over. Especially that tub. Really cool. Cheers, Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Great build, Rookie uh?, hmm, yeah right! Looks great, love the weathering and the cockpit, nice detail, Looking forward to seeing more of your work, Greetz, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyzeit Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Very kind words guys! This is my 5th completed model. I call myself a rookie because almost everything I apply I've learned from you guys! Thanks for teaching me the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanReed Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thats an amazing F-16! Looks like youve been doing it for years! Thank you for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted August 18, 2014 Members Share Posted August 18, 2014 Outstanding, Justin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornet78 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 What did you use for the belts? Is that Eduard micro fiber stuff? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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