1/72 Tamiya F-16 (Finished)

[Manny1943]

Taking a bit of a different approach to this one.
Started with the gears/bays and associated parts (all just dry fit so far)







One thing I really don't like is that the main gears are one piece, that will have to be glued in place before painting....making for a PITA mask job....BOOOOOOOO
Otherwise...so far, so good!

Thought you said this was 1/72nd scale...

[BlackSheep214]

One thing I really don't like is that the main gears are one piece, that will have to be glued in place before painting....making for a PITA mask job....BOOOOOOOO
Otherwise...so far, so good!

Really? Good thing I was able to print out the instruction guide. I gotta check this out. I wonder why they tell you to do that?

[Manny1943]

Really? Good thing I was able to print out the instruction guide. I gotta check this out. I wonder why they tell you to do that?

I have the same kit and I like the fact that it is in one piece for alignment and strength issues. I'm not sure you HAVE to glue it in place before painting though---do you?

[Fermis]

Really? Good thing I was able to print out the instruction guide. I gotta check this out. I wonder why they tell you to do that?

I have the same kit and I like the fact that it is in one piece for alignment and strength issues. I'm not sure you HAVE to glue it in place before painting though---do you?

Yes...and no...



Th center piece of the bay locks the "plate" (connection piece of main gears) into a recess...then a fuselage piece (in back ground) fills the void and goes over the bays center piece....this piece could be painted separately, but I'm not a big fan of doing such things. Another, better, option, would be to drill a pin hole, through the gear into the "plate", then slice the gear from the plate, then use a pin when attaching them later..... ...that's a hell of an idea!!!

[Manny1943]

What's that blue box in the gear bay???

[frankc]

What's that blue box in the gear bay???

The battery. The blue ones were the originals installed at the aircraft plant. New maintenence-free ones are red in color and installed on all blocks.

[Manny1943]

What's that blue box in the gear bay???

The battery. The blue ones were the originals installed at the aircraft plant. New maintenence-free ones are red in color and installed on all blocks.

I love your blue battery and want to jump it off...

[frankc]

Some photos of the battery.

[Manny1943]

Some photos of the battery.

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So what you are saying is that Fermis screwed up on the color....

[CallSignOWL]

That's a lot of money spent on such a little plane!!!! Did u get a super deal on that, cuz I'd want in on that action!