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Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2026 7:29 pm
by Stikpusher
Looks good Tom. But those are not Sparrows, they are AIM-120 AMRAAMs. They are the replacement for the AIM-7 Sparrow and a major step up in capabilities from the Sparrow. They look similar, but are quite different.
Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2026 7:27 am
by Medicman71
Yeah what Stik said and the AMRAAMs go on the wing tips. They actually help with aerodynamics.
Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2026 7:55 am
by BlackSheep214
Stikpusher wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2026 7:29 pm
Looks good Tom. But those are not Sparrows, they are AIM-120 AMRAAMs. They are the replacement for the AIM-7 Sparrow and a major step up in capabilities from the Sparrow. They look similar, but are quite different.
Late night post and was very tired. Yeah, I meant that not sparrows
Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2026 6:53 pm
by BlackSheep214
Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2026 7:19 pm
by BlackSheep214
Leading edge and flaps installed!
Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2026 4:53 am
by LyleW
It is taking shape. Looks good.
Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2026 7:35 am
by BlackSheep214
Almost ready for paint. Just a few more stuff to install.
Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2026 11:21 am
by Stuart
Very nice Tom!
Was that a pin mark on the leading edge?
Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2026 12:40 pm
by BlackSheep214
Stuart wrote: ↑Thu Apr 23, 2026 11:21 am
Very nice Tom!
Was that a pin mark on the leading edge?
Yes sir.... of all places.
Thank god for my David Union sander.
Re: F-16AB Viper, Luke AFB
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2026 1:42 pm
by speedgraflex
Putting a raised mark like that on the edge seems mean to me. I guess it was necessary for part of the molding, but that is not cool. Glad you handled it, Tom. You’re making great progress!
