Viper Group Build 2010-2011

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Here is the official thread for the Viper GB I floated here a few months back.

The official start date will be October 1st, 2010 and will run until October 1st"ish" 2011.

ALL scales are welcomed. ALL variants are good to go! I would like to see some of the Vipers used by different countries with all the great paint schemes, but not necessary. There are some great kits out there with all the added upgrades. Aftermarket is welcome, but not necessary.

This is my first time hosting a GB…so I do ask for your understanding if I am slow in getting back to you.

Hope to see some good kits added to the list and I look forward to great builds!

Here is the tally so far:

(Me): Hasegawa 1/72 F-16A (netz markins), F-16N “Top Gun” (Has) 1/72, F-16I Sufa 1/72 (Has) maybe!

Chewybr: Tamiya 1/32 F-16 Block 50

Spike190: Tamiya 1/48 F-16 CJ

Nomad: Hasegawa 1/72 F-16A

Daywalker: Tamiya 1/32 F-16 Block 25 (almost complete), 1/48 F-16 Block 30 (Tam)

Medicman71: Hasegawa 1/48 F-16 CJ Block 40

Macattack80: Tamiya 1/48 F-16 C/N

Nomad68: 1/12 F-16 Cockpit

Konigwolf: Dragon F-16 “Tigermeet” 1/144

Simpilot34: Academy F-16C “Arkansas ANG” 1/48

CallSignOWL-Academy F-16C 1/48 W/ SD ANG “Lobos” markings

hutchhd- Kinetec “Sufa” 1/48

Bigsmitty- Academy F-16C Arkansas ANG markings

Goodness180- Kinetec F-16E (block 60) 1/48

Thunderbolt379: Hasegawa F-16C Block 50 1/72

ColGray: Tamiya 1/48 F-16 "Alaskan Agressor

Beckyhead

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Looks like we have all but 1/144 represented. Also let me add, if any one has one or is up for it, I will accept the Mitsu F-2A since the airframe is pretty much the same (also I would love to see one built![:P]).

Crossovers are welcome, and half built kits are ok. WIP are best. I just thought it was a good time to share my love for this plane, not to mention I have several in the stash calling my name!

Travis/STFD637

Here is the build Badge. I hope it suits everyones needs. I went through a lot of different inmages. This one seemed to be the best fit!

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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 .

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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.

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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

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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 .

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[snWcm] 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

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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.

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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 [6]

Cheers…

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

Damon

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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

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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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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

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

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Nomad68: A “big” cockpit is more than welcome. Might be kinda cool to see! [snWcm].

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![snWcm].

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

Travis

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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!

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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.

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

Damon