Here is another Falcon from
my collection. This time it is a F-16B built from an Italeri Kit.
The
model was basically built out of the box. I used an Hasegawa armament kit,
Verlinden LANTIRN, and an after-market decal set
commemorating the 20th anniversary from Aztec Decals to enhance the model.
Also some scratch building was done to improve the pilot and co-pilot
offices. The kit has an exceptional fit, I really have no
problem building it. The paint scheme was done using Model Masters
paint from Testors. Some weathering was applied with a wash of
water-based black after the post shading.
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I used as
references, pictures taken by fellow modeler Ivan Pena in Base Aerea El
Libertador where the Falcons are based. The F-16's have been in
service since 1983, and they are operated by Grupo Aereo de Caza
Nr. 16. The air group is divided in two squadrons, 161 and 162,
each one operating 12 aircraft.
I hope you
enjoy it, and happy modeling!!!
Freddy
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