Hi Travis ;

I Kindly ask if I may join your Viper GB with two Hasegawa 1/72 scale F-16A 8th TFW "Wolf Pack" Kunsan , Korea and a F-16B 8th TFW  "Wolf pack" Fighting Falcons

Is it okay to have cross-over builds as these two are part of my Korean War GB stash [modern era]

Kind regards ,

                              John .

awesome. time has finally come, Almost time to start the Viper GB. I"ll be doing a 1:32 Tamiya F-16 Block 50. Im so looking forward to building this

well as if anyone has photos or detailed info on F-16's share it with everyone.

John can you still get the kit for the F-16 8th TFW or is it out of production?  I had A good friend who loaded ordinance on F-16s in Kunsan Korea in the late 80's . Would love to build one. I f you know of any decal sets for those planes that would help also. I would love to be able to give him one but he never made it home. He was killed in the Philipines by terrorists. Sorry that might be a little heavy but would like to build one of the planes he worked on.

Damon

Hi Damon ,

Tower Hobbies there in the U.S , have the 1/72 scale Hasegawa F-16A and F-16B currently in stock

HTH

                              John .

John and Matt! I look forward to seeing your builds.

Damon: I also think Fujimi made an F-16A with wolfpack decals. I have seen them pop up on Ebay now and then....maybe check there. I think Fujimi is pretty comparable to Hasegawa if not the same in some cases. I will say I usually add a resin ejection seat to either brand!

Travis

Gosh I'm so tempted! As I said on the interest thread I've about five vipers in my stash. But I also have about twenty or so half completed models scattered around. If you don't mind I may have a chance to jump in sometime next year once I've polished some of this other stuff off please.

Hi Travis. I've just got myself an F 16 CJ so I'd love to join the GB once I've finished a couple of other kits. It's the Tamiya 1/48 and will be my first modern jet, gonna get a few extras for it coz I cant help myself

Cheers....

Travis thanks for the info. I will order a Hasegawa 1/72 F-16A please sign me up for that one.

Damon

Travis- I have the 1/32 Tamiya F-16 backdated to a block 25 aircraft from ODS on my bench right now, as well as a 1/48 Tamiya F-16 block 30 in the works.  If I can add those two here, I'd like to enlist!

BTW, I am not sure if anyone else is familiar with the book by Jake Melampy entitled "The Modern Viper Guide", but it is one of the finest reference books I have ever picked up.  HIGHLY recommended! (I have no ties with the author- just love the book!)

The Modern Viper Guide

Daywalker,

Thanks I will look for it. I just bought the Squadron F-16 "In Action" book for $1.00+ SH off ebay. I love having the books. When I am done my 6 y/o son loves to look at the pictures!

Travis

I'll jump in on this one. I have the 1/48 Hasegwa F-16 CJ block 40. Not sure what markings i'll do it in. Need to do some research on what units use it and what for (eg. strike, wild weasel). If anyone knows the answer to this it would be helpful.

Daywalker- Thanks for the heads up on that book. I saw some others there that I want too.

Medicman71

Daywalker- Thanks for the heads up on that book. I saw some others there that I want too.

My pleasure, I think you will be impressed!  I also have the Eagle guide, and the Hog guide.  I also plan to buy the Phantom guide and the other F-16 titles.  I love these books!

You can count me in on this one too!!  I will give the Tamiya F-16C/N in 1/48th scale a go.  Probably in an aggressor scheme.  I will probably add some aftermarket stuff too.  I will let you know when I figure that out.

Travis I found a kit this weekend in the garage I forgot I had it is an Esci 1/12 F-16 cockpit could I do that one also for the build ? Thanks

Damon

Daywalker

Medicman71:

Daywalker- Thanks for the heads up on that book. I saw some others there that I want too.

 

My pleasure, I think you will be impressed!  I also have the Eagle guide, and the Hog guide.  I also plan to buy the Phantom guide and the other F-16 titles.  I love these books!

Well I ordered it. I really need it to figure out all the different versions. Thanks for the link.

Nomad68: A "big" cockpit is more than welcome. Might be kinda cool to see! .

Macattack80: I got you down for a Tamiya 1/48 F-16C/N. I am doing a 1/72 agressor so it should look good to see the different scales!.

I got my Netz and Barak decals today! So stoked! The Isreali color schemes are awsome!

Travis

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Medicman71

Daywalker:

 

Medicman71:

Daywalker- Thanks for the heads up on that book. I saw some others there that I want too.

 

My pleasure, I think you will be impressed!  I also have the Eagle guide, and the Hog guide.  I also plan to buy the Phantom guide and the other F-16 titles.  I love these books!

Well I ordered it. I really need it to figure out all the different versions. Thanks for the link.

Let me know what you think when you receive it.  I just got my copies of The Viper Story Part I and II, awesome stuff!

Will do Daywalker. It's taking a while to get here. I picked up the Academy 1/48 F-16 A/C yesturday. Got it gor $20. May or may not include it in this group build. Waiting on the book to determine which version is which.

Hey everyone I have some pictures of the cockpit kit and progress I made on it a few years ago hope you enjoy

Damon

Daywalker

Medicman71:

Daywalker:

 

Medicman71:

Daywalker- Thanks for the heads up on that book. I saw some others there that I want too.

 

My pleasure, I think you will be impressed!  I also have the Eagle guide, and the Hog guide.  I also plan to buy the Phantom guide and the other F-16 titles.  I love these books!

Well I ordered it. I really need it to figure out all the different versions. Thanks for the link.

 

Let me know what you think when you receive it.  I just got my copies of The Viper Story Part I and II, awesome stuff!

Got the book several days ago and it's awsome!!! Not a thing is missed in the book. For those that don't have it you should get it. Not a detail is missed and all blocks of the C/D Viper are explained in detail. I'm gonna order the other books of the Eagle and Warthog as well.

OK, please count me in, I have a 1/144 dragon viper in Tiger Meet colours thats been on my stash forever,  (madness the stipes have to be done by hand, not decals LOL)

Andrew

]Wolfman: I got you in. Those are some really nice kits. I built the B-1B for the 144 GB and was amazed at the detail of the kit! Good luck with those stripes!!!

Travis

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On the bench:

Italeri H-19 Chickasaw 1/72, Academy F2 banshee 1/72

Travis, I'll throw in my entry. I'll say tentatively, have other GB's that will be going about the same time is all. I have the Academy 1/48 F-16C of the Arkansas ANG. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Thanks Simpilot! Go Razorbacks!!!!!! I will add you to the list. I am in the same boat. Will be working on 3 Vipers and at least 1 Hornet for that GB!

"so many GB, so little time!"

Travis

STFD637

"so many GB, so little time!"

Amen brother!!

simpilot34

 

STFD637:

 

"so many GB, so little time!"

 

 

Amen brother!!

that!  Can't remember the last build that WASN'T for a GB!

Richie- Oooohhh... the Flying Razorbacks!  I'll be looking forward to that one.

Medicman- Glad you like that book!  I look through mine quite frequently, as I really do think it is the best reference book in my collection.  If only they had a title devoted to the Hornet!

Daywalker

Richie- Oooohhh... the Flying Razorbacks!  I'll be looking forward to that one.

Thanks Frank!! Yes, looking forward to doing it. Would love to find some decals for the F-4's they had in 1/72. Was in Arkansas on vacation in early 80's when we still lived in California and on our way back to Tulsa, a couple Rhino Razorbacks were doing a lil ACM over us as we were driving. They were fairly low and one of them had just gotten checkmate during a scissors. That was way cool to watch!!!!

Daywalker

simpilot34:

 

STFD637:

 

"so many GB, so little time!"

 

 

Amen brother!!

 

that!  Can't remember the last build that WASN'T for a GB!

Richie- Oooohhh... the Flying Razorbacks!  I'll be looking forward to that one.

Medicman- Glad you like that book!  I look through mine quite frequently, as I really do think it is the best reference book in my collection.  If only they had a title devoted to the Hornet!

I have 3 group builds with 3 different Kits. And I haven't finished the Osprey yet. Between that and moving (in 2 weeks) i'm not getting anything done.

Daywalker- Yeah i agree. I want a Hornet and a Tomcat book as well.

Aren't the Razorbacks flying A-10C's now? I think they are. Check this pic out.

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Yes medic, they have indeed converted to the A-10. Fitting really since the college sports teams are the Razorbacks!!! But nevertheless surprised to hear about the conversion!!