AGB - 1/72 F-16C (HobbyBoss)

[mechaion]

This is only my 2nd aircraft build so Im still not quite out of the dark yet. Still reading and researching for references on how to build AC model kits. Since its not a very strict GB, I plan to play a bit on the scheme but will use the Aggressor variation as a guide but probably wont that historically correct. So to avid aircraft modelers out there, apologies in advance.



Here's the cockpit area, not to shabby, I only used the decals provided for the details but Im not that satisfied so maybe I'll still do some retouches or oil paintings just to enhance the look a little bit more. (also a bit dirty, will still have to clean it.)



As expected its tail-heavy, So just put a lead weight inside the nose, and problem solved!



For the canopy, I'll just polish it with Tamiya Compund. A must have for AC builds



Here's the bird after a mock assembly, still need to glue most parts and for sure a lot of putty-ing to follow.


That's all for now. ;D

[Phoon]

Nice tut on glass cockpit......keep it coming...

[otsowalo]

looking good, doc.

[mechaion]

Back to AGB! ;D


Started to seal the body and armaments (good thing theres only 2 of them). Will take my time and wait for at least 3 days of curing just to be sure. Right now I can see the the belly area will need a lot of putty work because of the huge gaps especially on the wing area.

Here's a photo Im using as reference on how solid the belly of the real thing is. www.lowbyte.com/albums/2006-03-31-StPete-IndyCar/Web_F16_belly_27098.sized.jpg



Painted the cockpit area with flat black and made some seatbelts out of masking tape strips.

[mechaion]

Still alive. ;D


Accidentally spilled thinner on the back canopy causing it to fog. tried to fix it by progressive sanding but to no avail. so next option is just to paint it. Lesson learned.


-primed and ready for preshading
-applied the lighter tone first (freehand)
-mask the camou borders with sticky tack.
-apply the dark gray


heres the result of the camouflage scheme. also added 2 coats of satin varnish to seal the decal work.


I used a pastel wash this time Instead of using enamels. Im going for a weathered look.

[mechaion]

Last update for this build.


Heres the result of the pastel wash and Im quite satisfied with it.


Close-up view of the right wing. you can clearly see the streaking and grime.


belly view.

just a final top coat and its done. ;D