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Kinetic F-16I (Storm)build review
Keeperofsouls2099
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Posted: Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 02:08 PM UTC
Well finally friends I just finished.i will post pics tomorrow of the finished build
Keeperofsouls2099
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Posted: Monday, May 07, 2012 - 02:48 PM UTC
And here it is after building this I must say its pretty challenging and not for the faint of heart.With multiple mistakes in the directions and the total necessity of AM seats.I would rate the kit at about 85%.Its still overall a great build and it looks cool.Since I was only going out of box(for purposes of the review) I could have really made it sweet with a lot of mechanical details.The kit is pretty detailed in its own though so I think it is worth the price.























Well Im off to WWII for awhile
ViperEnforcer
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Posted: Monday, May 07, 2012 - 04:32 PM UTC
That turned out nice. It's a lot of work isn't it. I have not built one with the Spine and CFTs, though from what I've seen and heard they don't fit all that well.

Heads up on the main wheels as you have the wrong Wheels installed; Block 40s. These are only on the IAF Block 40s. The Sufa has the standard Block 50/52 MLG wheels. Are the Block 40s main wheels permanentely glued on?
Matty_K
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Posted: Monday, May 07, 2012 - 05:47 PM UTC
Hi Justin,
Congrats to your great build of a sometimes stubborn kit!

I like the exotic appearance of the camo and the evolutionary additions of the Sufa - looks totally different in comparison to the original F-16A.

Cheers
Matt
Keeperofsouls2099
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Posted: Monday, May 07, 2012 - 11:17 PM UTC
Thanks Matt it is sinister looking in its own way.

Mike as this was out of box with multiple instruction issues just chalk it up to another one and yes there glued on and will stay.
Keeperofsouls2099
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Posted: Monday, May 07, 2012 - 11:23 PM UTC
Also something to point out the decals on the fuel tanks are in English not so on the real bird.
ViperEnforcer
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Posted: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 05:40 AM UTC
Actually, there's a mix of Hebrew and English stenciled 370 and 300 gal ET tanks; ditto the 600 gal tanks.
Keeperofsouls2099
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Posted: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 11:59 AM UTC
Feel better
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 02:49 PM UTC
Justin,

Congratulations! Super result with a cranky kit.
Keeperofsouls2099
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 10:58 PM UTC
Thank you sir I think I wrestled it into submission
Tailor
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Posted: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 01:00 AM UTC
Lovely bird!
Great Modelling!
Cheers,
Guido
Keeperofsouls2099
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Posted: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 11:45 AM UTC
Thank you sir it's appreciated
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