F-16 CJ Fighting Falcon - Tamiya 1/48

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  • Опубликовано: 20 янв 2025

Комментарии • 164

  • @robbo1068
    @robbo1068 4 года назад +5

    Amazing build....the PE certainly adds an extra dimension to the whole model. Your videos are extremely enjoyable.....your calm commentary really sets the tone for the whole build from start to finish. Thank you.....will be looking forward to see what next transpires on your bench.

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  4 года назад

      Thanks! Im finding it hard to build without photo etch or resin because Ive become accustomed to the enhanced details. Im currently working on a CRJ-700 and Poe's X-wing fighter...we'll see which one gets finished first.

  • @josearavena6384
    @josearavena6384 2 года назад +1

    I had the opportunity to watch this video today... it was a fantastic piece of work. Thanks for sharing. I have no doubts i will use some of your techniques to improve my next model.... which is a viper as well... from this corner of the world thanks again..

  • @robertwarren2403
    @robertwarren2403 4 года назад +5

    Amazing detail. Your attention to the wheel wells and cockpit blew me away because of the patience involved with installing so many photo etched parts.

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  4 года назад

      Thank you! The wheel wells were wild. Took a lot of planning to figure out the best order between assembly and painting. Just wish I could see that section while it sits on the shelf

  • @Hossman757
    @Hossman757 3 года назад +12

    The "probes" that you added on the trailing edge of the Elevons and Wings are actually called "Static wicks". They allow the discharge of static energy build up on the fuselage.

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  3 года назад +1

      Ah yep you're correct!

    • @templeton3504
      @templeton3504 3 месяца назад

      WTF are "static wicks"? Never in all my 2 decades of being aircraft structural maintenance in the Air Force (8yrs on F-16 block 30's, 40's, 50's and 52's) did I ever get called to the flightline to replace a "static wick" although I have been called out to replace the static dischargers. Three on every surface to be exact. If I recall correctly T.O. 1F-16CG-3-1 covers the installation BUT the -3-4 and -3-5 cover wings, tail and stabs. It was absolutely imperative we installed the static dischargers correctly or they wouldn't actually work. Anyways just my two cents. On a side note Aircraft Structural Maintenance aka 2A7X3 (before it split) was also responsible for actually painting aircraft....I couldn't even begin to guess how many F-16's I've actually painted but I can say typically we'd do a jet a week for a few months then paint "AGE" equipment. With that said I do like to watch these videos to see if people actually paint the leading of the wings, the intake, and the Stabilizer leading cap correctly.....so far not many do.

    • @Hossman757
      @Hossman757 3 месяца назад

      @@templeton3504 Don't know what to tell you but that's what they are. On the F16 they have a technical name of "static dischargers" but Noone ever calls them that. Every aircraft I have flown had them and I have even had the uncomfortable pleasure of flying close enough to a thunderstorm in energized air and seem them "popping".

    • @templeton3504
      @templeton3504 3 месяца назад

      @@Hossman757 "technical name is static dischargers but no one calls them that" sooooo "technically" as an A&P maintainer along with thousands of others across 5 branches of military and those at General Dynamics that wrote the book on these jets, we all got it wrong? Well here's the part where "College education to break it and highschool education to fix it" has never been more true. Just so were talking about the same thing here, I'm talking about the rigged 6 inch long 1/4" thich black rubberized rod on the trailing edge of most military jets and not that flaccid 1/8" coated wire on commercial aircraft.

  • @theblackwhisper
    @theblackwhisper 3 года назад +1

    After learning to fly the F16 in DCS, my wife got me the model for my birthday. Just watching this video fills me with dread though as I don’t think I’ll get mine to look anywhere near as good as this.

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  3 года назад +1

      Neither did my first F-16 model! Just use this video as a guide and once you're finished you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you built it yourself. Thanks for the kind words and good luck.

  • @712erik
    @712erik 3 года назад

    the model looks way beyond average, very good quality of video, like the way you talked trough it. have a like, hope you get a few thousand more

  • @twall1973
    @twall1973 Год назад +1

    Great looking F-16!

  • @tladrt48
    @tladrt48 2 года назад +1

    Gloriously beautiful build and finish! Stunning video quality 👍

  • @raymadani270
    @raymadani270 2 года назад

    I came back today to watch your work again. An amazing build video and very informative. Than you again.

  • @McCorduRoy1972
    @McCorduRoy1972 4 года назад +1

    Thank God no hard guitar music and great commentary. Fantastic build this kit is waiting for me in the stash and having a great reference. 👍👍👍

  • @raymadani270
    @raymadani270 3 года назад +1

    It showed up Just in time, I was looking into building this kit.
    Assassin, you are a life saver.
    loved your video and subscribed.
    Thanks 🙂🙂🙂

  • @pretzelogic2689
    @pretzelogic2689 4 года назад

    Several times I caught myself "holding my mouth right" as I watched you apply parts. I'm stressed out. Great job. The cockpit is beautiful.

  • @juanizcue5574
    @juanizcue5574 4 года назад +1

    Wow, beautiful model... and thanks for the excellent music!

  • @kurtledesma5993
    @kurtledesma5993 3 года назад +1

    Looks great , very realistic look , great job

  • @Jacky_man542
    @Jacky_man542 2 года назад

    First time I have watched your channel.Fantastic build and great attention to detail 👍

  • @ja37d-34
    @ja37d-34 3 года назад

    Saving this for later, this is a kit I am interested in.. Sweet!
    Yeah, Mr Surfacer is NICE! Recently bough 1500 Black, VERY pleased with it, thinning 50/50 with Mr Levelling Thinner.

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  3 года назад +1

      👍 I'm still using Mr surfacer primer quite a bit. Great product.

  • @djurgens76
    @djurgens76 4 года назад +1

    great video, thanks for all the details and instructions. Most of us are here to learn. Model looks great, inspires me to keep building

  • @goldenmanuever1176
    @goldenmanuever1176 4 года назад +1

    Mr assassin you did a fine job on the turbine outlet. Looks very real.

  • @FredrikHåbu
    @FredrikHåbu Год назад

    This is art. Well done!

  • @rifledude303
    @rifledude303 4 года назад

    Superb work on the afterburner can!

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  4 года назад

      Thanks! Spent a lot of time looking through reference photos on that part since the instructions dont really help much with the coloration.

  • @garypoole1658
    @garypoole1658 3 года назад

    Awesome build ! Just wondering what you're wrapping around the brake lines @5:08 to hold them to the undercarriage legs ?

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  3 года назад

      👍 The part youre asking about is photo etch and it came attached to the brake line part. Kind of like a 2 in 1 piece with the single part having the brake lines and the bands that wrap around the legs.

  • @Serenityindailylife
    @Serenityindailylife 3 года назад

    In the 16 years of building I have put exactly 2 sets of foot pedals on, both were helos.
    Modern drop tanks don't have filler doors, those are inspection ports. They get filled through the central fuel port.
    Good job on the exhaust.
    You may want to try carbon black and burnt sienna oil paint for the body wash.
    Good call on leaving the tires off til later, I knocked them off on the last 2 commissions I have done. I like the static dischargers, most people forget how slick the nonconformal version of this plane really is. Most have horrible panel fit but are still twice as efficient as most planes.

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  3 года назад

      Thanks for those tips and interesting point on the drop tanks. I do always hate how my pedals are never visible in the end, at least I've got pictures of them along the way. I avoided breaking off the tires but now the challenge is not breaking the static dischargers whenever I dust or move the model...so fragile

  • @ernest160772
    @ernest160772 4 года назад

    Great job... especially the painting process and the "washed" effect...,

  • @tedshirai6747
    @tedshirai6747 4 года назад

    Wow 😳 amazing detail

  • @paolocapecchi5182
    @paolocapecchi5182 3 года назад

    Thank you for this excellent video. Amazing details. Superb soundtrack.

  • @ben_scale_arts
    @ben_scale_arts Год назад

    Very decent work 🫡🇺🇸

  • @beauxtx1959
    @beauxtx1959 3 года назад

    Gorgeous!

  • @Deathcult82
    @Deathcult82 3 года назад

    Very nice!Btw I had the impression that Alclad paints don't go well on tamiya gloss black as basecoat(or any "acrylic") and the result is cracks and adios amigos..I haven't any experience on this but this is what I heard...

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  3 года назад +1

      Interesting, I havent had any cracking issues with what you described. I've cracked it before by using Mr color super clear over the Alclad (possibly on this build...I cant remember) so I use a water based gloss coat now.

  • @tladrt48
    @tladrt48 2 года назад

    Perfection achieved!!!

  • @bubbapipe
    @bubbapipe 4 года назад +1

    That looks incredible! Thanks for put up the video.

  • @spruetherapy
    @spruetherapy 4 года назад

    Loved watching this build. I have the Tamiya 1/72 kit awaiting build, I dare say it won't be as detailed as yours! :D Thanks for the excellent videos. Dan

  • @224lemans
    @224lemans 4 года назад

    That marbling was absolutely beautiful, wow.

  • @josecesar1639
    @josecesar1639 3 года назад

    Gorgeous work!

  • @hunter-c3r
    @hunter-c3r 2 года назад

    Great work! btw at 17:00 you are mentioning some antennas on the F-16 on the horizontal stabilizers, those are not antennas those are static dischargers :)

  • @matgof03
    @matgof03 4 года назад

    Nice build! 17:04 those are there to avoid static electricity ( idk what probes are, its maybe what im describing)

  • @marksmodellingmadness
    @marksmodellingmadness 4 года назад +2

    Beautiful work.
    I kinda want to build another one of these myself, I built my first one over thirty years ago (yes, i'm old :) and this one looks different to the Tamiya one from back then. In fact I will, as well as an F-15 to put alongside the F-14 I've got :)

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  4 года назад +1

      Thanks! That will be a nice side by side with all 3. I was definitely impressed with the engineering and tooling on this kit. i.e. the tail isnt glued on and just presses onto the metal rivets via some poly caps (similar to propellers on ww2 planes). Makes for a clean finish without having to worry about glue ruining the paint.

  • @juancarloslopez688
    @juancarloslopez688 3 года назад

    Just amazing!!!. Thank you for sharing your great skills and this piece of art.

  • @degenetron7590
    @degenetron7590 2 года назад

    Thats crazy, I wanna get into modelling but it seems like you need so many types of tools and paints.

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  2 года назад

      You can start out fairly cheaply, and then collect the tools over time. I didn't start with everything you see here on day 1. Didn't have an airbrush for years which is probably the most expensive single item. Its a cheap hobby compared to golf lol

    • @degenetron7590
      @degenetron7590 2 года назад

      @@ScaleModelAssassin i thought airbrush is a must have, is there any other ways to paint models? I cant imagine its gonna look pretty if you use a brush

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  2 года назад

      @@degenetron7590 Check out the "Quick Kits" channel. He does a good job of brush painting. That said, I do use an airbrush think it helps improve the look. You can get some low cost airbrush/air compressor combo kits on the internet which is what I started with. They do a good job for beginners and I actually still use the air compressor.

  • @pglx68
    @pglx68 4 года назад

    Great work man. I am happy I discovered your channel!

  • @zsoltkonkoly1250
    @zsoltkonkoly1250 4 года назад

    Absolute perfect working amazing modell

  • @StringerCourier
    @StringerCourier 4 года назад

    Great video. Those little "probes" you put on the tailplane edges are, I believe, static discharge ports.

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  4 года назад

      Thanks, youre right. One of my benefits of posting videos is learning these little things I never knew

  • @FMA678
    @FMA678 3 года назад

    Excelente trabajo, impecable!!!! Felicitaciones!!!!

  • @Южныймасштаб
    @Южныймасштаб 4 года назад

    Awesome work!

  • @icervoid
    @icervoid 3 года назад

    When you place decals you put underneath them a Markfit or you put nothing ? And why ?

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  3 года назад

      I use either water or microset underneath the decal. I can't tell much difference between the 2 and they both work equally well for me. Adding the liquid before you place the decal on the model helps keep the decal wet and makes moving it into position easier. It will decrease the chance of it tearing.

  • @sakkarem
    @sakkarem 4 года назад

    Amazing work.

  • @angelosmelo
    @angelosmelo 9 месяцев назад

    Excellent work. Thanks for the sound track. Bach is the best!

  • @iyasalmuzanichanel1722
    @iyasalmuzanichanel1722 Год назад

    Masayaallah.... Bagus sekali.. detail.. aku sangat ingin memilikinya.. 👍👍👍👍

  • @TCortes-m2p
    @TCortes-m2p 5 дней назад

    What is the black paint you use to make the bolts and groves pop out? Because I use brushes

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  4 дня назад +1

      Its a panel line wash. I use either oil or enamel paints to mix it with a thinning medium

  • @joenuts7265
    @joenuts7265 Год назад

    When using ak real colors, did you thin them? If so what thinning ratio did you use? Thanks and beautiful job done on the model!

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  Год назад +1

      Yes I thin them. I don't recall the exact ratio but it's around 50:50 so id recommend starting there and seeing how it sprays. I've been using Mr color leveling thinner.

    • @joenuts7265
      @joenuts7265 Год назад

      @@ScaleModelAssassin thank you!!!

  • @paulknipe3246
    @paulknipe3246 4 года назад

    Great work! I have been looking for a good fine paintbrush for some time. What brand and size is the brush you are using at 1:48? Thanks.

  • @Goldarr1900
    @Goldarr1900 3 года назад

    Do you sell some of your finished model kits? Those would sell like hot cakes at an expensive price.

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  3 года назад

      I'd be willing, but I haven't sold any. Main thing holding me back is the shipping effort and fragility of the models. Building a proper shipping box would be an effort in itself.

  • @firepriestgaming4604
    @firepriestgaming4604 8 месяцев назад

    So in order to make it look like the picture in the package you need to paint it?

  • @ck1737
    @ck1737 3 года назад

    Very awesome.

  • @DrLu_channel
    @DrLu_channel 4 года назад

    master piece!

  • @michal.michalak
    @michal.michalak 4 года назад

    Hey!
    I would like to ask you about the correct sequence in building.
    Painting, covering model by sidolux or something related, decals, wash? Correct order?
    How much you're waiting after wash the model to use a paper towell to remove wash. Thank you.

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  4 года назад +1

      After the decals I use another gloss varnish coat to protect them before doing the wash. After the wash Ill use a flat clear coat. With an oil wash like I used on this plane, you dont need to wait very long (about 30 min)

  • @jrftworth
    @jrftworth 3 года назад +1

    Great job overall. As an Air Force Veteran who worked around F-16's I must admit that the weathering is a bit much on this particular jet (91-0379). It's the squadron commanders aircraft and commanders aircraft are well maintained and kept cleaner than other aircraft in the unit.

  • @paulwarren1173
    @paulwarren1173 4 года назад

    Nicely done. Is there supposed to be that haze around the decals? It’s mostly noticeable on the vertical wing. I’m currently building this same kit and struggle with decals. I’m going to try a different decal set. Spectacular paint and use of PE.

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  4 года назад

      Thanks! Unfortunately the haze you see was unintended. Its the first time its happened to me and so Im not entirely sure what caused it. I think its related to using many coats of decal softener and possibly reacting with the gloss coat

  • @lcm9352
    @lcm9352 4 года назад

    Looks absolutely amazing. I bought the same kit in 1/72 scale and wondered if following the same techniques you used could work?

  • @EdBert
    @EdBert 7 месяцев назад

    She's beautiful!
    Were the light gray surrounds by the tail insignia intentional?

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks, and unfortunately those were unintentional.

    • @EdBert
      @EdBert 7 месяцев назад

      @@ScaleModelAssassin Apologies if that was offensive. I've never once finished a kit without mistakes, but I keep trying!

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  7 месяцев назад

      No worries, no offense taken!

  • @LagoAZ
    @LagoAZ 4 года назад

    Beautiful build! I got back into scale models last year after about a 20 year layoff. So i'm still trying to learn a lot about the "do's and dont's". I was curious about your approach to using the photo etch for the landing gear door as opposed to using the kits landing gear door. Would it have been possible to use the kits landing gear door, but sand down the inside of it and then glue the photo etch half to that? Or would that be too much work?
    Once again, beautiful build. Thanks for the inspiration!

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  4 года назад +1

      Thank you! Yes you could sand down the plastic parts but I felt it would be easier (and less work as you mentioned) to roll the photo etch into the correct shape.

  • @tptaco
    @tptaco 3 года назад

    Hello, beautiful work. I am currently working on the same model, I have same PE Eduard parts. My question is, what kind of CA glue are you using for photo etched parts? I have real problems to fix the small parts fast (meaning mainly gear wires etc). On your video I can see it fix the part realy fast. Thank you!

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  3 года назад +1

      Thank you, Im using Zap extra thin CA glue for when I need quick setting.

  • @evan.zecchino
    @evan.zecchino 10 месяцев назад

    This might be a dumb question but do you need paint? Like that paint sprayer? It says it comes with paint but idk can’t find a clear answer. Thanks

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  10 месяцев назад +1

      The model doesn't come with paint so you will need to buy it separately. If you buy a paint sprayer (airbrush), it may advertise that it comes with paint, but I would recommend buying your own paint separately from a modelling store. Its better quality and you can get military colors.

    • @evan.zecchino
      @evan.zecchino 10 месяцев назад

      @@ScaleModelAssassinthank you so much. I’m actually leaning towards hand painting it with a brush instead and also wanted to ask what colors I should get. Any specific brand? I heard the manual gave an outdated 3 tone color code. Thanks again

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  10 месяцев назад +1

      @evan.zecchino Many years ago I used a paint brush and even built this exact plane. I think I was using Model Masters enamels at the time. Using Tamiya brand paints like the instructions specify can be tough to brush paint since they dry rather quickly. It would be hard to get even coverage over a large plane like this. Its been a long time since Ive used a brush but if I were going to do it again, Id look at water based acrylics or enamels. Either way, the key is to thin your paint. Id recommend checking out the "Quick Kits" channel as he brush paints his models and youll be able to pick up some techniques. Theres an infinite number of "grey" colors you could buy so just remember you only have to get close. Colors always look different under different lighting, weathering, layering/thickness of paint, base coats, etc.

    • @evan.zecchino
      @evan.zecchino 10 месяцев назад

      @@ScaleModelAssassinthank you so much for the thoughtful response. Appreciate it, will help a lot

  • @f-4ephantomll271
    @f-4ephantomll271 4 года назад

    Amazingly Epic 👍👌

  • @Golf_Kilo45
    @Golf_Kilo45 3 года назад

    Very good result and attention to detail, especially with the photo etched! What glue "brand" did you use for cementing the p.e and resin parts?

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  3 года назад +1

      Thank you! I use Zap extra thin CA glue for quick drying and Gorilla CA glue (blue cap) for slower drying.

  • @henrysanchez4810
    @henrysanchez4810 3 года назад

    Awesome work, looks fantastic, does this kit come with a pilot figure?

  • @mattvge3985
    @mattvge3985 3 года назад

    I bought the kit but I am very disappointed by the decals. Very thick, don't stick well even with Microset... Does anyone have the same issues ?

  • @brandon-d10
    @brandon-d10 2 месяца назад

    Hey, just a heads up, Tamiya of Brazil used your video and didnt credit you. Not sure if this was something you allowed them to do or not. I was watching it and it felt familiar and sure enough its because ive watched your original video first

    • @brandon-d10
      @brandon-d10 2 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/video/IhD7Qzn3vMY/видео.htmlsi=nWjG19Q8r6fRLIAY is the link

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  2 месяца назад

      Thanks for mentioning....I did not know this. Id be mad if they had a bunch more views on it haha. Ill have to look and see what my options are. Might just paste the real link to my video in the comments.

  • @garyjohn1956
    @garyjohn1956 4 года назад

    Wow, great work, I have all the tools you have yet I wouldn’t even try to do something like that. How long did that take?

    • @ScaleModelAssassin
      @ScaleModelAssassin  4 года назад

      Thank you! I always say I should time my builds but I never do. Id guess ~50 hours spread out over a couple months

  • @Drewsmodels
    @Drewsmodels 4 года назад

    Awesome!

  • @Chilicheezdog
    @Chilicheezdog Год назад

    Enjoy your videos with the narration but the background music is very distracting. Thanks

  • @주뇨니
    @주뇨니 3 года назад

    i love it

  • @Submedia30
    @Submedia30 4 года назад

    Who make saw?

  • @mingyl398
    @mingyl398 4 года назад

    Wow this is so awesome. My eyes think I can do it but my hands say no..😅

  • @蔣宗諭
    @蔣宗諭 Год назад

    Tamiya not included PE in the box?

  • @Exar_Kun
    @Exar_Kun 2 года назад

    God Damn…..

  • @josealejandroalvaradobotei8584
    @josealejandroalvaradobotei8584 4 года назад

    Excelente vídeo saludos desde Chile a mi también me encanta los aviones y él aeromodelismo y feliz navidad 👍👍🇨🇱

  • @90582741
    @90582741 3 года назад

    Your works is great, but I think that it's weathering a little bit overdone.

  • @Neplixition
    @Neplixition Год назад

    Toy story redesigning be like

  • @ВладиславМайло
    @ВладиславМайло 9 месяцев назад

    as I can tell from this video, presheading is useless

  • @sarblota6242
    @sarblota6242 Год назад +1

    Amazing work

  • @B58Lover
    @B58Lover 4 года назад

    Excellent work!