1/48 F-16 Prototype

[Stikpusher]

Since my current project has reached the point of painting & finishing, I have started this kit as a “quick build” project to work on while in between the steps of the other one. I have had this kit in my stash for many years and been eyeballing it for quite a few.



Yesterday I had my first bench session and things went along rapidly. I got the wings assembled, some fuselage parts, and the main portion of the drop tanks. I still need to paint up the cockpit before I can get the fuselage halves glued together.



So far this kit is typical Tamiya great fit and easy assembly. I will also add that these older kits with low parts count do have a refreshing allure to them due to their simplicity….

More updates in a few days…

[LyleW]

Looks quite loverly! Neat project.

[Brandons_Iron]

Nice! I do like me a good Viper.

[BlackSheep214]

I’ve ebbs wanting to do that Viper kit along with the commemorative Viper that’s out. Kinetic has it as the Demo Team scheme.

[Duke Maddog]

Already looking great! Keep it coming.

I also agree that some of these simpler models can be a joy to build due to their simplicity.

[Medicman71]

Oh cool! That's the old school tooling of the Tamiya Viper.

[BlackSheep214]

Oh cool! That's the old school tooling of the Tamiya Viper.

I did THE old school Viper back in’76 or ‘77

[Stikpusher]

I did too… that same boxing… Hand painted with square bottle enamels… not very well

[BlackSheep214]

Same here.

[cbaltrin]

Looks like a fun project Carlos. That scheme is killer. Built the Monogram kit myself a few years ago. Have the Caracal markings now is 1/72. Can't wait to slap them on a Tamiya kit. They should be a tad bit better than the 40 year old Monogram sheet