F16 Flyer - repaint needs immediate test build

**airdave** · #1 07-07-2009, 09:32 PM

Just finished this F16 by Mike Bauer repaint.
The big "flyer"...doesn't look like a particularly difficult build, just large.
I think its about 30" long?

Its not super accurate in its form, because its built as a flyer rather than a scale model.

Anyway, I've got a new (semi-realistic) USAF Thunderbirds version ready to go
and I need to see if everything lines up properly (with the paint scheme).
I'd also like to add one or two photos to the print files.

I'm moving on to my next two repaints...
anyone like to tackle this build for me?

**airdave** · #2 07-09-2009, 09:42 PM

aww c'mon....nobody?

someone must be bored with building Tanks and Subs?
a nice airplane change will do ya good!

**airdave** · #3 07-10-2009, 09:11 AM

I printed out a 50% reduced version of these files
and I am attempting a (kinda slow) build at half size.

I'm not worried about getting it perfect,
but it is allowing me to judge the alignment of all the graphics (in the repaint)

I would still love to find someone to test build the full size plane
and give me some feedback
AND some photos of the completed model.

pleeeeeeeeeeeeez?

I'll be your bestest friend forever?

**zot** · #4 07-10-2009, 09:31 AM

Dave,
I've sent a PM your way.
Scott

**cgutzmer** · #5 07-10-2009, 04:58 PM

Do you have an artists rendition for us?

Chris

**airdave** · #6 07-10-2009, 05:41 PM

of what? the repaint?
lol
artists rendition....I guess I started something there, didn't I?

why yes I do
but because this model is quite a bit different in form from an actual F16
I thought it best to go for an actual photo this time.

anyway, heres the cover page

**cgutzmer** · #7 07-11-2009, 05:41 AM

Dont include that with the finished model.... people WILL get angry if there is a differnce between the model and what is represented on the cover - use some beta build pics

Chris

**airdave** · #8 07-11-2009, 06:48 AM

Beta Build Progress

hey Scott, regarding the Nose Cone - Intake issue

I am trying to work on this 50% version myself
but I am just too busy with other things
and I hate making models smaller, they become so difficult! lol

anyway, my progress might help with yours, Scott?

is it possible you have the intake upside down?
When personally fitting it, I noticed two things:
there is a slight angle to the forward edge that shows in Bauers photos.
I also found that lining up the paper seams (fuselage - intake)

Mine ended up a little crookes, but the overall fit was okay.
See the photo

(FYI) there should be a slight off colour to the white (on the aircraft). I used actual photos for all the "skin" of the aircraft to create some texture to the aircraft. Every printer will probably print this slightly different. As long as the whole plane matches, this shouldn't be a big issue.

**airdave** · #9 07-11-2009, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Gutzmer

Dont include that with the finished model.... people WILL get angry if there is a differnce between the model and what is represented on the cover - use some beta build pics

Chris

Quote:

Originally Posted by airdave

but because this model is quite a bit different in form from an actual F16
I thought it best to go for an actual photo this time.
Dave

LOL
I agree Chris....the present cover page was for Beta Build purpose only
( Chris is so busy, he doesn't read my threads! LOL)

although, FYI, that cover page F16 image has been heavily modify and distorted to almost the exact same shape as Bauers model...and the paint scheme is exact. So it is as close as you could get, without actually having a photo.

**airdave** · #10 07-11-2009, 06:56 AM

Scott, I also noticed the "flags" on the fuselage are positioned too high, and maybe too far forward...and might interfere with the canopy position.

Ignore this...place your canopy wherever it needs to go.
I will move the flags to the rear more, and down (closer to the "Team Number #2")