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Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 8:10 am
by BlackSheep214
Spent an hour separating parts from the sprues in labeled bags for easy access. Sprue C is a real pain. Think sprue and it was a biatch to put back in the box.
It's a habit I do halfway through the build when sprue trees have half the parts off. Figured cut them off next to their number tabs and put them in baggies by sprue trees letter. Makes it easy to.find. I'll show pics later.
Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 2:49 pm
by speedgraflex
This technique sounds similar to what my Dad called “sprue processing,” where everything was sorted into separate ziplock bags once the parts were clean and free of flash. Looking forward to see your technique.
Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 6:15 pm
by BlackSheep214
As promised...
Sometimes I'll combine small.sprue trees with other parts by sprue letter.
Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 6:18 pm
by LyleW
Interesting.
Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 6:24 pm
by BlackSheep214
Remember I mentioned Sprue tree C were thick just on the perimeter, not the inside trees?
Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2026 7:27 pm
by LyleW
They sure are. Wonder why?
Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2026 10:57 am
by mustang1989
BlackSheep214 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2026 5:11 am
Stuart wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2026 4:39 am
Cool, are you building the A or B model Tom?
A model. I never liked the looks of a two seater Viper.
Right there with you on that Tom. B models have definitely got an awkward look to them.
Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2026 12:42 pm
by Stuart
mustang1989 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2026 10:57 am
BlackSheep214 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2026 5:11 am
A model. I never liked the looks of a two seater Viper.
Right there with you on that Tom. B models have definitely got an awkward look to them.
I must be the odd one out - I do like a two seat F-16, just like Doug Masters!
Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2026 6:24 pm
by speedgraflex
Modern jets! I don’t mind the B version at all, actually. Thanks for sharing your organizing technique, Tom. That’s exactly how my Dad taught me and I still do it like that when I’m not being lazy.
Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2026 6:58 pm
by BlackSheep214
Progress pics:
Fuselage halves and intake installed last night.
Sidewinders, Sparrows and ECM pod painted last night. Decals went on tonight.
That's it for tonight.
