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Kinetic F-16 AM Block 20
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2026 3:43 pm
by BlackSheep214
Started assembly on cockpit last night. Building this one Belgian Viper. Have two more of same exact kit in my stash. They're also going to be Belgian Vipers.
The kit
Re: Kinetic F-16 AM Block 20
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2026 3:45 pm
by keavdog
Cool - love a viper. Are you doing the tiger meet box art version?
Re: Kinetic F-16 AM Block 20
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2026 3:51 pm
by KSaarni
Great subject Tom! Curious to follow this build!
My own Kinetic F-16 build stalled some years ago (back in May 2023 to be precise), so I hope your build will help me bringing back the F-16 on my bench!
- Kari
Re: Kinetic F-16 AM Block 20
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2026 6:08 pm
by BlackSheep214
keavdog wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2026 3:45 pm
Cool - love a viper. Are you doing the tiger meet box art version?
No.. I bought 3 different Belgian Commemorative aftermarket decals about 5 years ago. Two are D-Day Commemorative schemes.
This one will be 75 years 350th Sqn in Belgian AF, 2016
The other two will be 75 yrs D-Day 1944 - 2019 350th Sqn, Belgian AF and 75 yrs D-Day 1944 - 2019 349th Sqn, Belgian AF.
Re: Kinetic F-16 AM Block 20
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2026 6:17 pm
by keavdog
What is the Belgian connection?
Re: Kinetic F-16 AM Block 20
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2026 7:01 pm
by Stikpusher
keavdog wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2026 6:17 pm
What is the Belgian connection?
Exactly… why three Belgies? Of the NATO F-16s, the Norwegians and Greeks vary from the standard camo. And the Dutch have a Mig killer among their fleet. One I can understand. Two even with a line bird and a commemorative scheme… but all three?
Now multiple USAF Vipers with their combat histories…
Re: Kinetic F-16 AM Block 20
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2026 8:34 pm
by BlackSheep214
Stikpusher wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2026 7:01 pm
keavdog wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2026 6:17 pm
What is the Belgian connection?
Exactly… why three Belgies? Of the NATO F-16s, the Norwegians and Greeks vary from the standard camo. And the Dutch have a Mig killer among their fleet. One I can understand. Two even with a line bird and a commemorative scheme… but all three?
Now multiple USAF Vipers with their combat histories…
Yup… three different tail art. They all look cool.
Re: Kinetic F-16 AM Block 20
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2026 12:56 am
by KSaarni
The Belgian Air Force has a long-standing tradition of painting custom, highly colorful "special tails" on its General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcons to celebrate squadron anniversaries, milestones, and participation in events like the NATO Tiger Meet.
The one Tom has chosen as first out, is this I cool one
Some background to this specific camo:
The aircraft bears the code MN*B of Spitfire MH434 in 1944, with RAF markings on the left side and Belgian markings on the right. This is explained by the 75th anniversary of the Belgian Air Force this year.
The human aspect is also very important to us, and we want to remember all those young people of 350 Squadron who sacrificed their youth and their lives to defend their values.
Those two other ones have also really good looking tail art
- Kari
Re: Kinetic F-16 AM Block 20
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2026 6:34 am
by BlackSheep214
KSaarni wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2026 12:56 am
The Belgian Air Force has a long-standing tradition of painting custom, highly colorful "special tails" on its General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcons to celebrate squadron anniversaries, milestones, and participation in events like the NATO Tiger Meet.
The one Tom has chosen as first out, is this I cool one
Some background to this specific camo:
The aircraft bears the code MN*B of Spitfire MH434 in 1944, with RAF markings on the left side and Belgian markings on the right. This is explained by the 75th anniversary of the Belgian Air Force this year.
The human aspect is also very important to us, and we want to remember all those young people of 350 Squadron who sacrificed their youth and their lives to defend their values.
Those two other ones have also really good looking tail art
- Kari
That's the one I'm doing on this Viper.
Re: Kinetic F-16 AM Block 20
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2026 9:07 am
by Medicman71
