discussion Joe's Academy 1/72 F-16C Thunderbirds

[flyjoe180]

This will be my 'US Icons' Group Build contribution.

This is the most American themed model I have. Except for maybe a Space Shuttle or Saturn V, but I don't have the space (no pun intended) to display either of them at present. The iconic Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon will sit nicely next to my Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet.

I saw the team displaying at Salinas in California in 2016, and it was a very memorable display.

Looking forward to starting this good looking kit on 1st June.

 

[flyjoe180]

Looking forward to starting this good looking kit on 1st June.

Or maybe I should say, on June 1

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

That is one lovely looking paint scheme Joe. I have done a couple of F16 Tiger Meet models that came out well. Love the F16.

 

[flyjoe180]

The kit contents

Decals by Cartograph:


Subtly recessed panel lines on the main parts, and a gold-tinted canopy


Tiny parts, stores and weapons, none of which will get used for the Thunderbirds F-16

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Plenty to be having a go at in there Joe.

 

[flyjoe180]

Plenty to be having a go at in there Joe.

Sure is Steve, the detail looks nice in the bag. For some reason there's a 'Quickboost' ACES ejection seat in the box as well. I must have got that in a second hand kit for another F-16, as I don't buy aftermarket stuff as a rule. I think the kit seat will be perfectly fine, the instructions show it has all the handles and bits to go on it, so I'll save it as a back up.