Saturday, 4 December 2021

1/48 Tamiya Lockheed Martin F-16C Viper - Arctic Aggressor

 




Depicted as F-16C Block 30 86-0301 from the 18 Aggressor Squadron United States Air Force based in Alaska circa 2008


The Kit

  • Tamiya F-16C/N "Aggressor/Adversary", Kit No. 61106 

Aftermarket Used

  • Cross Delta Reinforcing plates
  • Master Models Probe Set
  • Royale Resin Nose

Decals

  • Afterburner Decals 1/48 Arctic Aggressors, Sheet No AD 48-034
  • Furball Decals Canopy Seals 
  • Daco Decals F-16C Stencil Set  (for the tanks)
  • Afterburner Decals 1/48 USAF Armaments Set Part 1, Sheet No. 48055 

The Base

The brass base was turned up by a mate of mine out of scrap brass he had lying around.  

Build Post

A full build post is here.

The Photos

I couldn't decide whether I preferred images with or without the stand . In the end I decided it looked strange just sitting in a white void so I have used the ones with the stand. 





























The Photos - Part II

I had a number of people saying they prefer the images without the stick so here they are.





















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