That’s always nice to hear, thank you very much for your comment. As someone who never saw a f-16 in real life I had to do a bit of guesswork where chipping may occur. And I was really unsure if they occur at all (nearly ruined the build when removing some of them due to using the wrong varnish, but that’s another story).
Give it a go. I think we probably life now in the golden area of scale modeling, with all these fancy new molding techniques, 3d printing and all the accessories available. It’s quite fun to mess around with these. Happy building.
A little tip for everyone for realism... the top cover for the instruments pod and the cockpit surfaces in general is YELLOW when the black paint is worn through! The same goes for the air frame. This is because the aircraft is coated with a YELLOW or Light BLUE-GREEN protective surface treatment for the aluminum. You seldom have wear so deep it gets through the paint and the surface treatment. Even if you did, these is almost no chance there is zero yellow (or blue-green) and all silver in the chipping and wear. This is true even for very heavily used and worn down F-16As going in for their F-16V (aka Block 20 AM) overhaul at AIDC Taiwan. Don't take my word for it. Take a look at photos or ask anyone on the flight line.
You did an amazing job man and I love the hard weathering on this plane. She's old. She's goy some miles on her and she's still a bad ass plane. Great work. I'm about to paint my 1/32 F-16 from Tamiya and you have that same look I'm going after. Great work man
Hehe, yes I like them dirty :) Glad you liked it, mate. I’m always playing with the idea to get a jet in 1/32, the details on them must be amazing. But space is unfortunately an issue, even though the f-16 isn’t the biggest plane in the world. Happy building, hope it turns out great!
For me, this is the best F16 i have seen on RU-vid, the amount of colour and interest you managed to get into this is fantastic. Far better than the generic grey with black pinwash that many videos do. Fantastic work!!
Thank you very much for your kind comment. I really appreciate it :) I try to do my best when it comes to bring make my models pop. Sometimes it’s might not be realistic, but I think it’s more of an artistic choice (or in other words: pleasure to the eyes). Glad you like it.
This is a real "trust the process" video. 4 or 5 times, I thought, "well, he's ruined it now!" It all comes together in the end. I like the weathered look, but it's little too heavy for me. I feel you could back off a little and it would still have a nice used look, rather than "decommission me please" characteristic.
Hehe. Had to lough after reading your comment. Actually I don’t have much of a planned process, it of course looks like this when cutting it down to a 40 minutes long video. I’m actually still in a phase where I try out thing, rather then a real expierienced modeler who did this a 100 times already. And yes, I admit, I like it dirty. Maybe next time I’ll get a more subtle result. Thanks for the feedback :)
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you appreciate my work. Remember, practice is the key to improving any skill. I'm sure you have some amazing talents as well!
I appreciate your comment on chipping, and think it depends on the recent activity and maintenance. If the equipment is just back from a deployment, chipping would be appropriate, but if it's just back from depot level maintenance then not so much.
Absolutely the best Viper i've ever seen , except for the chipping ! Sorry....Was in Afghanistan in summer with several Dutch Vipers , they were dirty and greasy but no chips....
Hope it comes in handy :) But honestly the kit has such a great fit, and the modifications are pretty simple to pull off, I wonder why Tamiya doesn’t offer an in flight version by themself.
@@myplasticprojectsactually I clicked on your profile before but it just returns an error. Anyway, I saw some videos from you. Pretty nice stuff. Keep it going 🎉
I like to allow artistic freedom in models. As for your chipping, admittedly its overdone if we're talking realism however it really gives depth to the model and artistically and aesthetically I love it. Because of this added depth it doesn't take away from the realism because I'm sure if you didn't maintain an F16 then you're probably going to get that kind of wear and tear. The model feels real and I love it.
Thank you very much for your feedback. Glad you like it. I’m still a between the lines when it comes to the chipping I’ve done here, but I like it more every day, well at least I can life with it :)
With your weather skills like this I would like to see do a navy F-14 and F-180 with the salt air replacement panels grime and paint touch up is rite up your ally.
Thank. I’ve a f-14 in my stash, with a carrier deck from the Nimitz class (a plastic one, not the cardboard version). So yeah, that will come to this channel one day.
I absolutely love what you did with the chipping process. This vedio made me go get the Tamiya 1/32 version of this and I myself will try and mimic that chipping effect. You did an amazing job on this F-16. Being that this aircraft has now been around for a while I think the chipping fits just showing a aircraft with many many hours on it. Great job and beautiful pice of art
That was absolutely excellent build my friend, it hax inspired me to build my F16 soon, as soon as I get some room on my desk, best regards from Australia 👍👍👍👍
As for your camouflage technique on a 1/48 you can free hand those large 2 tone colors. Little practice and your on your way. If you need sharp edges and have use tape make sure you prime the model so the tape don't lift the first paint coat and keep the paint thin around the tape edges so you don't get paint ribs like on the lepord. Your builds look great keep up the good work. Pluss I'm enjoying your music. ❤
Thanks again. Free hand isn’t really for me, because my hand is a bit shaky. So I’ve to stick to some form of protection for the other paint layer. I think the blu tack variant works very well for soft lines. As for the primer: I always use one, but not always show it in the videos (but at least mention it). On the leopard I just sprayed to much into the angles, but I sand them down (didn’t show in the video either). Yeah, never the less, wasn’t the best paint job.
You did a dam good job to me weathering is up to the modeler l love it keep up the great work i have this kit in 1/32 scale tamiya its one of my favorite jets i also bought after market parts for mine cockpit and landing gear wells and engine exhaust noals
From what reference photos I have, F-16s do not really have the chipping you’ve done on this model. However, I think the effect itself is really nice and done well. If you chipped a WW2 aircraft like this it would look great. Nice build!
Your build and painting technique seems fine to me, you will improve your techniques as you go along, although you're always going to get comments from people I suppose. Hopefully I can aspire to your level one day. Thanks for the video and the ideas, once my pension comes in I'll check the pennies and see what I can get. 👍
Thank you. I’m trying out new techniques with every project, and at least I think, I’m getting better at it that way. And I think that’s one of the most enjoyable things about this hobby. Wish you happy building :)
Personally chipping like that even on modern planes is perfectly fine. I've found out that people seem to appreciate way more a model that gives off the feeling of realism rather than actual realism if that makes sense. On subjects such as late WW2 Luftwaffe, for example, we get planes that were introduced way too late so they saw very little action or prototypes that never even left the factory so they'd have no weathering at all. If I were to build one of these and wanted a fully realistic look it'd be a bit difficult for it not to look toy-ish because there would be no faded panels, very little dirt, no exhaust stains, no marbling and of course no chipped paint, so pretty much none of the things that make you think "Wow, it looks like it's real" when you look at a model.
Thank you very much for your comment. You meantion some really good points here. I also think that models without much weathering have usually a too toonish look to them. Perspectives also plays a important part, but our brain is usually not fooled that easy. Glad you liked the chipping. I honestly still not sure if I should like it or not. But the more I look at the finish model I begin to think that was probably not a bad idea. At least not as bad as I thought after doing it. Glad other people like it, that makes it easier for me to like it, too.
This is amazing. Turned out fantastic. As far as chipping goes, I say go for it. It may not happen in the real world, but it really makes your model shine and helps sell the scale. Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you for your supportive feedback! I'm really glad you found the work impressive. I appreciate your suggestion regarding the chipping effect. It's interesting to consider how certain details, while not necessarily true-to-life, can indeed enhance the overall impact and perception of scale. Thanks again for your insights and encouragement, they mean a lot to me!
This is an art! I have my Tamiya F-16 1:48 sitting and waiting. It will be tough to do anything even close to your work. But since I served IDF as a ground technician at t he airbase where we had squadrons of AH-64 and F-16 I can say they were kept in much better shape :)
Hehe, I believe you that, I guess the US military keep their airplanes also in better shape then I portrayed them. But as you mentioned, it’s kind of an art. And I personally think these models look better with a bit of dirt and grime on them. It’s the scale effect which makes a model look like a toy when it’s to clean, but as said, that’s just my opinion. Funny, I’m currently building an Apache helicopter (but with a dark green camouflage). I’m glad you liked my build and I wish you happy building yours. It’s a great little kit :)
Awesome techniques! One suggestion, since aerial refueling involves metal parts scraping against one another, I think you should add some heavy chipping and scrapes to the re-fuel door and decal.
Thank you very much. And thanks for the tips. I’ll keep an eye on it for the next model or better: when I use chipping next time. This f-16 is already siting on its stand, I would probably destroy the model now if I change something (especially things like chipping) on it.
Thanks. As said in the video and in other comments, it’s also not my favorite part. I get more used to it the more I look at it, but that’s about it. It’s unchangeable now anyway, probably that’s why.
As far as chipping on modern jet aircraft, I say if you can find a reference photo that shows it, then match the reference. US aircraft are probably cared for a little more than some other countries.
Great build! I'm always in favor of some weathering, however I think it's a little overdone on this one. But that is what makes this hobby so much fun. Customize your build to how you like it. Keep up the good work!
Very nice building and painting. The weathering is (for me) a little bit overdone. But hey, its your model :) But what i really miss, are the static dischargers. Three on the tail and three on each wing. They are too obvious to let them away ;)
Good point. I painted some lead wire to use it, but ended up not using them. I kind of regret not getting some proper brass or stretch sprue and attaching them before painting. Well, lesson learned.
Very nice and informative video. Do you thin the oils with white spirits? Also, what paint do you use for the chipping? I would have loved to see how you painted the jet exhaust.
Glad you liked the video. I usually use oil paints directly from the bottle when doing the dot filter technique (or streaks with oil paints). But I moisture the brush in thinner when blending the oil paints. When I need a thin oil like color, I just use enamel washes or filters (even thinner). That said, I never use white spirit for anything. I work in a closed room, so smell is a thing, that’s one of the reasons why I use odorless thinner. It’s basically white spirit with the aromatic components removed. That makes it also more cold then white spirit, which helps protecting the paint underneath. As far as I can recall, I used the same color for the chipping then for the part that is under the cockpit (on the fuselage). This kind of implies, that the aircraft was painted in the grey color (which was used for the chipping) and then the dark grey on top. Unfortunately the videos I recorded for the exhaust where pretty blurry, that’s why they aren’t part of this build video. You can check my other aircraft builds, they include the exhaust part. The F-18 has a pretty similar exhaust and technique I used there, but it’s one of my old builds, actually one of my first builds ever. So it doesn’t have the same quality in terms of the models and the video :)
I'm really, really in love with the weathering work you did! And considering how old some air frames are, as long as had a good look at a reference, it looks the part. I saw some Viper ls in spangdahlem that look alot more..."weathered"😅 And I have question, whats that pen called you used at 30:40min for the panel lining?❤
Glad you like it :) And thanks for your comment. About your question: I can’t recall where i bought it, but I guess it was from aliexpress. If you search there for „scale model panel line pen“ you should see as the first result this pen for around $3. I think they are also for sale on Amazon and / or eBay.
@@MetalMatt2510 im glad to here that :) It’s really a great kit with a good fit to start the hobby again. Happy building. Feel free to ask any questions you might have about it.
I'm confused by the paint scheme in the booklet you get. I'm doing the A colour scheme. Looks like you done scheme C. Anyway the booklet says nose cone and underneath f16 are AS-26 light ghost grey but pictures on box show nose cone and underneath the f16 are different colour. Not sure how to proceed with colour scheme
Yeah, I remember that struggle. I talked to a service worker for f-16 in service, and he said that the nose color for these birds where all over the place, often repainted. Anyway, for my build I searched for pictures of that exact airplane and had chosen a color that matches the photos (well, more or less, photos have their limitation). I suggest you do the same if you want to proper replicate that paint schema.
@GeneralPelleScaleModels I'm doing block 32 scheme. If I read that correct the nose cone is same colour as the underneath of the plane. Outside the cockpit and vertical stabilisers are medium grey, main fuselage is gunship grey and tail is black.
Does anyone know if the Hasegawa 1/48 F-16 is fairly similar to this Tamiya version? I just bought a H. version but dont see any videos of it. also at 17:20, what did you use for the Plastic Cards since I too wish to make the flying version of this plane. thank you!
I can’t answer the question about the hasegawa kit, hopefully somebody else can answer that. But the plastic cards used are from green stuff world, I think it was 3mm thick once (doesn’t really matter as long as they aren’t to thick). They are called ABS Plasticard on their website. But honestly you can use any plastic card for this job, ak interactive or Tamiya also produces them.
That’s an airbrush stencil from ak interactive. But if you buy a new one anyway I would recommend to get some from ammo mig / Uschi. They are made of brass and much more durable (but you loose some flexibility)
@@brokamix777x Various Alclad II lacquer paints. Go and checkout my newest build, which shows the painting of the exhaust (with the same method): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-408CU-p2UcM.html
Thanks. Mr surfacer 1500 pink as primer and then Tamiya flat red as top coat. I would always suggest using a pink or white primer when painting red. I also did some preshading on that part, mixing Tamiya red with some drops of black. Be careful tho not to choose a to dark preshading color.
ICM sells the black part as Aircraft Display stand (comes in three sizes, transparent, I painted it black), the wood base is from super-hobby, the f-16 batch is from eBay.
Thanks for not doing blk basting technique otherwise i might slit my wrists if i had to see a 2 hour paint job thst results in little shadowing effect!🙄 Jman
Your welcome. Well, I used black bashing on some older builds. Indeed, the effect is more subtile the pre-shading the panel lines and white bashing (like on this build). Glad you like it.
your video was absolutely nice, the making, the painting and all that kind of stuff, but you really2 bad how to choose the backsound of the video, not enjoyable bro, thanks.
Thank you :) It’s difficult to find music that everybody likes, especially when the selection of music tracks the is very limited. But actually I’m working on a new concept for my videos without much background music at all.
Thank you. That’s understandable. I’m actually working on a new concept for the videos on my channel. Where the video explains itself rather then a subtitle does it, because subtitles are a distracting thing.
@@GeneralPelleScaleModels Thanks for the reply. I just found it very hard to focus on what you were doing and trying to read at the same time. I had to pause it quite a bit which added to the length of the video. Is there a reason why you wouldn’t want to narrate over the video?
@@justinschraeder8924 thanks again for your feedback. Great feedback indeed. I’m always a bit unsure how long those subtitles should be. But you pointed also out things that I also dislike about this particular video style. If you look at the few videos I released so far the style has changed 1 or 2 times. That’s because I was, or I still am, in a learning phase when it comes to video making. The first video on this channel was also the first video I’ve ever made in my life. At the moment I’m in the transition of changing the style yet again, probably for the last time. I really don’t have the voice to narrate over this kind of videos, that’s something I can’t change. I recently came across a bigger Japanese RU-vidr (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JbfP6UHeNwQ.html) you might be familiar with (due to he have a much larger audience anyway). I really like his way of shooting his videos, so calm and relaxing to watch. So I’m thinking about going more into this direction for the future. Thus said, I’ve still a few builds in production that are recorded in the old way.
Bueno, afortunadamente es una maqueta. Y quién sabe, no he visto todos los F-16 que se han usado o se usan hoy en día. Al final, las maquetas intentan replicar el aspecto de los objetos reales, pero debido a la escala, no es una copia exacta. Supongo que depende del artista cómo le guste. Imagina que alguien construye una maqueta de un Ferrari y le pone mucho lavado, suciedad y barro. ¿La mayoría de los Ferraris se ven limpios en la realidad? Claro que sí. Sus dueños suelen cuidarlos bien. Pero pregúntate, ¿sería imposible que un Ferrari estuviera tan sucio? ¡Seguro que sí! Y no sabemos si hay Ferraris que actualmente están en ese estado, ¿verdad? Necesitamos ver todos los Ferraris para estar seguros. Entonces, ¿cómo podemos estar seguros de que todos los F-16 están limpios en este momento? No podemos. Y entonces volvemos al mismo punto: al final depende de cómo le guste al artista, es su F-16 al final del día.
@@paulhargreaves1497 Hi there, I want to thank you all for sharing your thoughts and perspectives. This platform thrives on its diverse viewpoints, and it's a testament to what makes our community unique. My primary focus here is to create and discuss content centered around the artistry and craftsmanship involved in scale model building. I understand that your concerns about the Quinta Studio decals are rooted in global geopolitical issues. It's unfortunate that actions taken by governments can have ripple effects on businesses and consumers, especially when they might not be supportive or in control of these actions. However, it's important to clarify that my choice to use Quinta Studio decals was purely based on their quality and detail, and was not intended to reflect support or endorsement of any political stances or actions. In fact, these decals were purchased in 2021, prior to the onset of the conflict. It's likely that many of us, possibly even yourself, have bought products from Russia before the war, as we often make our choices based on the quality of products, not the politics of the country they come from. In retrospect, I understand that it may not have been the wisest decision to promote this product given the current geopolitical climate. I truly apologize if this has caused any confusion or discomfort. I'd also like to mention that, in this very build, I've used aftermarket products from Reskit, a Ukraine-based company. In addition to Reskit, the stand you see featured in the video is from ICM, another Ukraine-based company. Just as with the Quinta Studio decals, my decision to use Reskit and ICM products is based on their quality and the value they bring to the build, adding a level of detail and realism that truly elevates the final result. In my stash, I have a large selection of Reskit items, as well as from Miniart and other companies, all attesting to the high standard of scale model products that come from Ukraine. For this F-16 alone, I invested around 80 dollars in aftermarket kits from Ukraine. In contrast, the Quinta Studio decals, purchased prior to the outbreak of the conflict, were a comparatively smaller investment of around 15 dollars. An order I had placed for a set of ordinance from Reskit ended up being unused due to their complexity and some parts being damaged during shipping, but this doesn't negate their overall quality or my intent to use them. These selections are based on the merit of the products themselves, not the political situations of their countries of origin. And in this particular case, it's evident that the bulk of my investment went towards Ukraine-based companies. My hope is that we can continue to appreciate and support quality craftsmanship, wherever it originates from, while being mindful and respectful of the broader global context. Our shared hobby indeed exists within real-world contexts and implications. We often find ourselves navigating a delicate balancing act. On one hand, we have our genuine love for the "craft-the meticulous assembly", the precise painting, the joy of seeing a miniature replica take shape in our hands. On the other hand, we're contending with the larger, often complex, global situations at play. We should recognize that a large portion, if not the majority, of our hobby revolves around replicating models that, in reality, serve military purposes. Tanks, warplanes, warships - these are all tools of warfare, engineered for destruction. Yet, as scale modelers, we find a certain beauty and intrigue in building these miniature versions. Our interest doesn't lie in glorifying warfare or violence. Instead, we revel in the challenge of assembling intricate components, capturing the historical accuracy, and the artistic representation. We appreciate the engineering marvel behind these machines. It's about learning and understanding history, not endorsing the actions that took place. However, my choice to use the Quinta Studio decals, as said, is about their quality and detail, and not a reflection of support or endorsement of any political stances or actions. It's always important to remember that behind our hobby there are real-world contexts and implications. If anyone has concerns or thoughts about the content I'm creating, I'm more than open to listen and discuss. That said, I kindly ask everyone to maintain a respectful and understanding attitude toward each other, even if we disagree on certain topics. It's crucial that we focus on our shared love for scale modeling and strive to keep this platform a positive space for everyone. Peace.
