1/33 Lockheed Martin F-16C X 2

I got two F-16 models from different sources. The first is a free version published by Israeli author YOAVHOZMI. The other I purchased from http://paperaircraftmodels.com . They were not originally 1/33. I measured them and reduced them to the same 1/33 ratio to match the canopy I bought from GPM.

The two kinds of spray paint are from the Israel air force and the famous USAF flying performance team "Thunderbirds".

Since the Israeli F-16 does not contain landing gear parts, I can only make it into a flying posture, so that the pilot must sit in the fighter

Because this "pilot" is a part of an early model jet, I have to change a helmet for him. If I can't take off his helmet, change his head! Modern helmet pilot head come from the Tamiya model 1/32 F-14

The design ideas of the two models are completely different, and they can't be compared with the business models published in Poland. I can only do it while groping, and a lot of previous experience has failed.

Pilot painting

The designer provided shape the air intake pattern. The air inlet made of two layers of cardboard has some light transmission

The ejection seat has been made, and two slide rails have been added to the back. Ah, there are too obvious deficiencies in the original design.

However, there is a big problem with the canopy. The GPM version of 1/33 does not fully fit the frame designed by YOAVHOZMI. I have to try to replace it with frame from other model.

It looks almost finished, but there are still many small parts waiting to be installed. I just got two ventral fins and a fuel tank.

So far, I have finished three fuel tanks

2 JDAMs were hung on the Viper

I'm currently working on four Sidewinders, also some small details parts and the first F-16 is nearing completion.

I've just finished the first of the two Vipers and I'm going to concentrate on the second.

Don't set the completion flag yet. My Thunderbirds version will continue to release here.

Update Thunderbirds No.5

Quote from Seo

Great works !!!

Hope to see more photos.

Seo by the Bay

Hi Seo, Thank you! Actually, I haven't finished the final Thunderbirds work yet. The last photo is a trial assembly effect. I will continue to upload the photos in the following reply

The whole project is close to the end, it needs to add some details, it will be finally completed

Now it's finished, please set the completion mark of this thread.

Quote from Seo

Very nice work!!!

Many thanks for your encouragement!

Quote from René Bürki

Wow, das Teil sieht super aus.
Sehr sauber gearbeitet. Meinen allergrössten Respekt.

Gruss

René

Many thanks for your encouragement! The topics of these two models are really novel, which is what attracts me