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Norwegian F-16 OEF 2003 in progress
Erik67
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Posted: Friday, February 15, 2008 - 12:53 AM UTC
This is my first "skeet" in 25 years so it had to be something familiar. I wanted to build a F-16 from the Norwegian Air Force and it was easy to deside when I found Zots decals for an OEF bird. The kit is the 1/32 Tamiya F-16 Thunderbird with AM weapons from Flightpath and a paratail from Cutting Edge. I'm currently worjing on re-shaping the tail section to fit the paratail and it is a bit challenging. However, here are some in progress pics.















Erik
barv
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Posted: Friday, February 15, 2008 - 03:58 AM UTC

Mmmm!---glad the pilot's a friendly type.............."SKEEEEEEETS"..with rusty nails !!

Nice one ---just get it finished ........then you can get to real models (with tracks and b-b's...
aye
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jochemp
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Panama
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Posted: Monday, February 25, 2008 - 03:48 PM UTC

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This is my first "skeet" in 25 years so it had to be something familiar. I wanted to build a F-16 from the Norwegian Air Force and it was easy to deside when I found Zots decals for an OEF bird. The kit is the 1/32 Tamiya F-16 Thunderbird with AM weapons from Flightpath and a paratail from Cutting Edge. I'm currently worjing on re-shaping the tail section to fit the paratail and it is a bit challenging. However, here are some in progress pics.



Erik


Hi Erik, just something that came out in the last pic, no F-16 AM's from RNoAF have Beercans, keep up the good work mate.
Erik67
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Posted: Saturday, March 22, 2008 - 05:12 AM UTC
Beercans are long gone. Here are a couple of update pics. I used Gunze Sangyo # 306 which is a fairly good match for Norwegian paint.





Erik
barv
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Posted: Saturday, March 22, 2008 - 08:11 AM UTC

Makes me want to got rake in the stash for ....my AA models --Anti-Aircraft....

Great stuff buddy looks realy nice now that its nearly done .......
Now get yer feet back on he ground ...Skeet--skeet --zooooom!!!!

aye
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SGTJKJ
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Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Monday, March 24, 2008 - 01:31 AM UTC
Looks good, Erik! Great weapon stores.

Looking forward to see more
CombatKrieg
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Singapore / 新加坡
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Posted: Monday, March 24, 2008 - 04:10 AM UTC
Looks good! You're intending on using a stand?
Erik67
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Posted: Monday, March 24, 2008 - 04:43 AM UTC

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You're intending on using a stand?


Yes, is there anything wrong with that?
CombatKrieg
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Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - 08:33 PM UTC

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You're intending on using a stand?


Yes, is there anything wrong with that?

Nothing? I'd like to build one on a stand too but i can't seem to find any shop that sells it here...
Erik67
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Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 11:36 AM UTC
The skeet is getting a bit closer to finished. Decals are on, and I have started the weathering. Decals are from Zots, Tamiya, Academy and Hobby Decals.

Tin_Can
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Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 02:20 PM UTC
This looks great.

Where did you get that stand?
Erik67
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Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 05:49 PM UTC

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Where did you get that stand?


It comes with the kit.

Erik
RoelGeutjens
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Belgium
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Posted: Friday, April 11, 2008 - 06:42 AM UTC
Hey Erik

That is one bad ass fighter. It looks really great already and you are still not finished wheatering? I would not want to have that thing on my 6 anyway

Looking forward to see it get finished.

Grtz Roel
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Posted: Friday, April 11, 2008 - 09:29 AM UTC
Looks great, Eric! A really nice bird and looks very cool on the stand.

Looking forward to see more
Erik67
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Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 09:32 AM UTC
Finished!
It took some time due to some crazy months at work and shopping for a new house. However, here are a couple of pics. I'm not really happy with it, but considering it is my first bird in 25 years I guess I should. Learned a lot about aircraft building and bought some more wingy thing kits along the road...

Erik



barv
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Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 11:53 AM UTC

....ah!!---where's the pushy/lifty bits ..........
Cracking job there Erik......very nice (for a skeet)
Looks terrific on the stand .....now pack it away safe for the move
aye
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Murdo
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Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 11:54 AM UTC
Excellent job Erik!

Nice to see it finished at long last! Well done mate!
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