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                        Tamiya F-16C 79th FS

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                        scapilot
                        • Member since
                          January 2012
                        Tamiya F-16C 79th FS
                        Posted by scapilot on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 5:30 AM

                        Recent project I wrapped up.  Although I've built and been amazed by a the 1:48 tamiya falcons, this one was really off the charts.  Decided to try my hand at detailed engine work, Including some wiring for added aesthetic effect.  All in all a pleasurable build.  









                        Feel free to browse all photos of it here on my site if you're interested in seeing more. 


                        http://www.foxthre3customs.com/f-16-79-th-fs.html

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                        Bridgetdaddy
                        • Member since
                          March 2015
                        Posted by Bridgetdaddy on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 7:42 AM
                        Amazing! Just wow
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                        Buckeye
                        • Member since
                          February 2007
                        • From: Brunswick, Ohio
                        Posted by Buckeye on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 11:21 AM

                        That's a beauty! Yes

                        Mike

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                        scapilot
                        • Member since
                          January 2012
                        Posted by scapilot on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 12:06 PM

                        Thanks a lot guys.  Kit was really nice to work with.  

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                        bvallot
                        • Member since
                          June 2013
                        Posted by bvallot on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 12:10 PM

                        This is a treat to see.  Is this 1:32?  If I could...I would build EVERY engine. =D

                        On the bench:  

                        Tamiya F4U-1  Kenneth Walsh

                         

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                        scapilot
                        • Member since
                          January 2012
                        Posted by scapilot on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 12:13 PM

                        It is 1:32.  And I must agree.  I think more companies should invest engineering to have am engine that can be removed.  Tamiya proved that it is very easy to do with a little extra about. And for what they're charging us for Models these days it's not too much to expect.  

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                        bvallot
                        • Member since
                          June 2013
                        Posted by bvallot on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 12:21 PM

                        scapilot: I love everything I see going on here.  Excellent job! =]

                        On the bench:  

                        Tamiya F4U-1  Kenneth Walsh

                         

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                        mississippivol
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
                        Posted by mississippivol on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 8:12 PM

                        Well done!

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                        stikpusher
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: Sonora Desert
                        Posted by stikpusher on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 8:24 PM

                        Damn that is beautiful! Especially the engine!

                         

                        F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

                        U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

                        N is for NO SURVIVORS...

                               - Plankton

                        LSM

                         

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                        scapilot
                        • Member since
                          January 2012
                        Posted by scapilot on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 8:25 PM

                        Thanks a lot guys. I appreciate it. Had a good time with it.

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                        Offduty
                        • Member since
                          January 2014
                        Posted by Offduty on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 10:20 PM

                        Did you use a semi gloss clear to seal the paint or a metelizer sealer? Looks great.

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                        scapilot
                        • Member since
                          January 2012
                        Posted by scapilot on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 11:21 PM

                        Used metalizer sealer on the engine. Everything else was testors dull.  

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                        Fly-n-hi
                        • Member since
                          December 2006
                        • From: Phoenix, AZ
                        Posted by Fly-n-hi on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 12:03 AM

                        Fantastic work!

                        [URL=http://picasion.com/]

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                        scapilot
                        • Member since
                          January 2012
                        Posted by scapilot on Saturday, April 25, 2015 12:36 AM
                        Thanks a lot man.
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                        Devil Dawg
                        • Member since
                          March 2005
                        • From: Lancaster, South Carolina
                        Posted by Devil Dawg on Saturday, May 2, 2015 1:02 AM

                        In the immortal words of Steve Martin in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", "All I can say is WOW! Just WOW!!

                        Outstanding job, scapilot!

                        Devil Dawg

                        On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

                        Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

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                        scapilot
                        • Member since
                          January 2012
                        Posted by scapilot on Monday, July 6, 2015 5:27 AM

                        Many thanks Devil Dawg! That analogy was epic!

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                        knox
                        • Member since
                          February 2011
                        Posted by knox on Monday, July 6, 2015 8:04 AM

                         I just made the connection between this beautiful build and the F-35 that I just commented on. ( coffee is acting slowly this morning ).  You are very, very talented.                                     knox

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                        BrandonK
                        • Member since
                          June 2014
                        Posted by BrandonK on Monday, July 6, 2015 9:08 AM

                        Amazing work. You are an artist. Fantastic!!!

                        BK

                        On the bench:

                        A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

                        2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

                                                 14 / 5 / 2  

                                                      Tongue Tied

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                        scapilot
                        • Member since
                          January 2012
                        Posted by scapilot on Saturday, July 11, 2015 3:33 AM

                        Thanks a lot fellas. Glad you guys enjoyed.  

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