The following kits/ sets were
used for the conversion:
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ISRADECAL F-16I
"SUFA" IC-32007 "The Negev and The Orange Tail Squadron"
Conversion set
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Tamiya F-16
Thunderbird Kit
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ISRADECAL Rafael
Python 4/5 Missile set
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ISRADECAL Rafael
"SPICE" Guided Bombs
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Avionx/ Combat Series
F-16CJ cockpit set
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Aires F-16C Fighting
Falcon Wheel Bay set
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I am not a rivet counter and go
by the "If it looks good, than it's good enough" rule. I picked
up the conversion kit at the IPMS Nationals this summer.
The conversion set fit with a
little bit of work, especially in the spine area. Had to insert a shim
piece to extend the spine to fit the kit. The Aires set for the wheel
wells is the typical cut, sand, fit, cut, sand and fit till it fits
process. Same goes for the Avionix cockpit set which mated with the
supplied rear cockpit quite nicely.
The only real problem with the
conversion set is the canopy. It is well formed and with a coat of Future
quite clear. The problem is lack of detail. For a window of this
size I expected some interior detail. I had to scratch build most of the
frame structure.
The weapons sets are really
very nice. You get the decals and seeker heads in the kits. I used Model
Masters paints to paint the model. The green was a mixture of their Pale
Green FS 34227 and RAF Sky "Type S" about 50/50. The rest are stock
colors called out in the directions.
Decals (provided in the
conversion set) went without a problem.
Hope you all enjoy the
pictures.
Rick Bellanger
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