Wasabi-san Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Dumb question here. When I was into airplanes the F-16 was called the Fighting Falcon...so...what makes it different to be called a Viper now? I'm assuming the role or upgrades made? When HLJ had the 1:72 Hasa valk kits on sale, I bought 5 of the super battroids, 5 of the "SJA" battroids, and 10 of the fighters to do the 5 (Roy/Hikaru/Max/Milia/Fodder) schemes in all three modes just like Erikos is doing now. Thanks for showing us. The proportions are pretty good, and I don't see many issues. Like everything else, just need the time. Quote
MechTech Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 If anybody knows, it's these guys: http://www.f-16.net/articles_article10.html In the buisiness, most people call it the Falcon or Lawn Dart less affectionately. - MT Quote
ivorysniper Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 Dumb question here. When I was into airplanes the F-16 was called the Fighting Falcon...so...what makes it different to be called a Viper now? I'm assuming the role or upgrades made? When HLJ had the 1:72 Hasa valk kits on sale, I bought 5 of the super battroids, 5 of the "SJA" battroids, and 10 of the fighters to do the 5 (Roy/Hikaru/Max/Milia/Fodder) schemes in all three modes just like Erikos is doing now. Thanks for showing us. The proportions are pretty good, and I don't see many issues. Like everything else, just need the time. Viper is an unofficial nickname for the F-16. Pilots and ground crews affectionately call them that way. Quote
electric indigo Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 If anybody knows, it's these guys: http://www.f-16.net/..._article10.html In the buisiness, most people call it the Falcon or Lawn Dart less affectionately. - MT In any case, the Generals didn't want a plane 'named after some snake'! LOL Quote
Wasabi-san Posted January 15, 2013 Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) I lived in Colo Spgs as a kid when the Thunderbirds switched from F-4 Phantoms at the AFA graduation flyover, to the F-16 showing up at the the next Memorial Day Airshow. Also, going up Ute Pass and staying at Manitou Lake, A-7 (SLUFF's) and the occasional A-10 would do "knife edge" turns zipping up and down the pass. We lived just West of the flightpath to Pete Field and saw all kinds of military planes...including an SR-71 coming in at eye-level to land one day (once). We also got to see the Enterprise on the back of the 747 carrier in sixth grade. For a while, even the Concorde made regular runs into the Springs, because it was too loud for Stapleton Airport in Denver (pre-DIA). The last year I lived there, during the M-Day airshow, they had a F-117 sitting there with a rope around it with SP's standing guard, holding M-16s. Israeli F-16 "Sufa" Storm? I thought it meant "Such Ugly F-ing Additions." Nice job on the models. The top one almost looks like the 25th anniversary Valk paint scheme. EDIT: Forgot to add that the "Cobra Maneuver" makes more sense now that I read the story. When the F-16XL did it, NASA called it a "Vertical Translation." The guy got more for naming the plane than the gold dollar coin we get for a patent here at work. Edited January 15, 2013 by Wasabi-san Quote
electric indigo Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 More Desert Falcon work: I'm building the Emirates' version straight from the box (Hasegawa). Is there a place where I can find a description of all the humps and intakes they put on this thing? Quote
ivorysniper Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 More Desert Falcon work: I'm building the Emirates' version straight from the box (Hasegawa). Is there a place where I can find a description of all the humps and intakes they put on this thing? I can help you out with the CFTs (Conformal Fuel Tanks), which are basically the FAST Packs for the F-16. Those are meant to carry additional fuel (obviously) to extend the ferry range and loitering time of the aircraft. Pros are that they don't compromise the aerodynamic performance they way the EFTs (External Fuel Tanks) do; Cons are that they cannot be jettisoned. For more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_And_Sensor_Tactical_%28FAST%29_Packs Quote
derex3592 Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Man.....your paint jobs just look soooooo....perfect! Quote
electric indigo Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Thanks, derex - looking at the real things, it's too perfect actually. Desert makes them age fast. But the Greek ones are the worst. Do they park them in earth holes filled with salt water? Worked on the panel lines today, completed the under side and part of the left. Quote
electric indigo Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 Water color, or artists gouache, to be specific. It's odorless and can be corrected easily. Usually, I use a darker tone of the base color, but here I went for black and smudge the excess with my finger for a dirtier look. Quote
MechTech Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 The quadruple parralell antennae across the nose (and possibly on the lower intakes) are probably IFF antenna. The two buldges either side of that are probably the missile detection sensors. The larger teardrop on the left side of the nose is probably a passive infra red ID system (similar to the Russian and European systems). Similar bulges can also be built in night vision systems. The side bulges on either side of the forward part of the canopy are probably ECM antenna. The eastern birds have many variants and packages from many companies. There's quite a few of them and various counties rivalries seem to breed more opporunity for another firm to develope something for their less "skilled" allies. There's a reason the 16's are popular though! I hope that helps somewhat. - MT Quote
ron5864 Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Guess what this diorama display is for? Quote
VF-19 Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 A diorama to induce optical illusions and epilepsy? Quote
MechTech Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Tim Burton claymation backdrop Although I thought the same thing as VF-19 initially! - MT Quote
ron5864 Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Black rock shooter? Wow. Kicker is pretty sharp on this. He didn't cheat by looking at the Figma topic which I posted the photos with figures in them earlier. Good guess everyone, but EXO's was pretty funny....a display for Spicoli's shoes. http://www.macrosswo...ic=25242&st=315 This is a small dio-display for Black★Rock Shooter. It is small enough to fit inside a Detolf display. I wish I could do a larger set but space constriction dictates a smaller approach. The checkered shelf liner (by Contact) is actually available at most home improvement stores for $3.99, a large roll. Quote
Kicker773 Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 I actually have the Medicom one and like I said i saw the movie last month and there were a lot of checkered stuff on the screen LOL.. but that is an awesome dio!!! Ron will you be ever interested in making a street corner dio for the Joker in 1/6 scale? Quote
ron5864 Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 I actually have the Medicom one and like I said i saw the movie last month and there were a lot of checkered stuff on the screen LOL.. but that is an awesome dio!!! Ron will you be ever interested in making a street corner dio for the Joker in 1/6 scale? I might have time to squeeze a custom dio in if it is small and simple like the Black Rock Shooter display (14"Hx14"Wx10"L). If it is complicated, the parts might break in transit as it did with the Macross dios for several members here. Luckily they were simple repairs. PM me and I'll see if can be done. Quote
Jefuemon Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 Macross dios I really wish people would say "diorama" instead of dio. His music is awesome, though. Quote
Kicker773 Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 I might have time to squeeze a custom dio in if it is small and simple like the Black Rock Shooter display (14"Hx14"Wx10"L). If it is complicated, the parts might break in transit as it did with the Macross dios for several members here. Luckily they were simple repairs. PM me and I'll see if can be done. How about something like this Ron or a podium Quote
PetarB Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 Water color, or artists gouache, to be specific. I have yet to try watercolours but I have heard good things about them. What do you do for a sealant? When I have used sealant on ground chalk washes, I am never happy with the results - although fixups and cleanups are very easy! I love oil washes except for the fact that I have to leave them for a week before I can scrub away the excess... Quote
GU-11 Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 When I have used sealant on ground chalk washes, I am never happy with the results - although fixups and cleanups are very easy! I'm planning on doing a bit of weathering using ground chalk washes on an FoC Jazz figure. What exactly happens when you use sealant on ground chalk washes? I plan on clear coating it using Tamiya matte coat. Quote
electric indigo Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 Almost there. Mechtech, thanks for the info on the equipment. Petar, after some unpleasant results with flat cotes, I don't seal the weathering at all. Once dry, the paint is quite resistant to touching. This might not work so well with larger areas treated with chalk. Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 That's an incredible flawless build!!! The painjob is perfect. It's an awesome reproduction of the Emirates version. Quote
caslon Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Almost there. Mechtech, thanks for the info on the equipment. Petar, after some unpleasant results with flat cotes, I don't seal the weathering at all. Once dry, the paint is quite resistant to touching. This might not work so well with larger areas treated with chalk. I just love your build:) Quote
ivorysniper Posted January 26, 2013 Posted January 26, 2013 Almost there. Mechtech, thanks for the info on the equipment. Petar, after some unpleasant results with flat cotes, I don't seal the weathering at all. Once dry, the paint is quite resistant to touching. This might not work so well with larger areas treated with chalk. Progressively awesome !! Quote
MechTech Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 You're welcome! Awesome and clean build Indigo (in all the right ways)! - MT Quote
electric indigo Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Just another day in the office for Samir Quote
derex3592 Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 amazing detail there. Love the low-vis decals as well. Very nice. Quote
505thAirborne Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Resin Ejection Seats... Check Resin Drop Tanks.... Check Metal landing gear... Check Proper paints, putty and tape.... Check Proper Mac Zero Pilots.... Eventually Finally I can start working on my UN Spacy F-14 Quote
MechTech Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Samir's got a SHWEET ride! Nicely done! - MT Quote
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