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When did Tamiya get good?
We all know Tamiya is excellent when it comes to fit and engineering, but when did this trend start? Some of their older kits are real doozies i.e. 1/48 Sea Harrier. Withen the last 5 or so years, we've been given some lovely aircraft models (Bf-109G, Spitfire Mk.1, Phantom, Tomcat, P-38, F-35)...- Mrchickenstrips
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F-16C-527th Aggressors-RAF Bentwaters July 1988-September 1990
Hey all sorry about the dead air yesterday, I had to work. (Pizza maker by profession). Anyway I got back on the Viper today, installed the cockpit closed up the fuselage and did basic airframe assembly. I didn't use all of the Eduard PE and left off the stiffener plates as the 527th Vipers...- Mrchickenstrips
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F-16C-527th Aggressors-RAF Bentwaters July 1988-September 1990
I've finished the cockpit, I used the original kit instrument panel and modified the PE to fill in the spaces sure it looks nothing like the prototype, but that's not the goal I'm trying to reach.- Mrchickenstrips
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F-16C-527th Aggressors-RAF Bentwaters July 1988-September 1990
Day ones progress was minimal, but I did finish detailing the seat save for color parts. The instrument panel in this kit is a joke, but it Is kind of charming just how unrealistic it is. I may use it anyway. The Eduard PE worked like a dream, Ihad to add scrap styrene to the insides of the side...- Mrchickenstrips
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F-16C-527th Aggressors-RAF Bentwaters July 1988-September 1990
I've started on the cockpit. First I cut odd the triangular "Rudder Pedals" and filled the subsequent holes. Basic cleanup and test fit of a side console show that some trimming will be required.- Mrchickenstrips
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F-16C-527th Aggressors-RAF Bentwaters July 1988-September 1990
The Histroy: The mission of the 527th Aggressor Squadron was to provide dissimilar air combat training for NATO pilots, using Soviet tactics. The 527th had previously flown F-5Es until July 1988 when the squadron was reassigned to RAF Bentwaters and began transitioning to the F-16C. The was...- Mrchickenstrips
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Hello all
Saying hello to everyone heard this was one of the best forums around. Getting ready to start a 1/48 F-16 based @ RAF Bentwaters. Could start a build thread if anyone is interested.- Mrchickenstrips
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- Forum: Introduce yourself
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