Big Scale GB - Academy 1:32 F-16I Sufa

[TomTwin]

Afternoon ( or as it's so dark and gloomy here in North Wales it could easily be evening or even Night ) gents,

This will be my entry to the build, Academy's lovely F-16I Sufa, with the Eduard Big-Ed set thrown in as well.

Can't wait to start this build, practically salivating at the thought of it.

Kind Regards,

Tom

[TomTwin]

A quickly taken photo to show you all what I have got for this one.



- Academy F-16I Sufa
- Eduard F-16I Sufa Big-Ed Set, consisting of from Left to Right;

Paint Mask
Exterior
Ladder
Self-Adhesive Interior
Israeli RBF Tags
Sufa Seatbelts
Undercarriage

Should make a start on this very soon, hopefully this week.

Kind Regards,

Tom

[Deacon]

WOW!

If you don't mind me asking mate how much was the kit and what did you spend on top of that?

[TomTwin]

WOW!

If you don't mind me asking mate how much was the kit and what did you spend on top of that?

Not at all! The kit was £89.99 and the Big Ed set was £66.89 on Hannants, seen here;

http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/EBIG3306

One thing I won't be doing on this is using the AGM-130's included in the kit, as Israel doesn't use them! Probably replace them with the GBU-31V3's included in the kit, those I can tell you are very impressive for plastic injection and not resin ones!

[Tug 747]

This is definitely one to watch should be a great build.

[Deacon]

Not at all! The kit was £89.99 and the Big Ed set was £66.89 on Hannants, seen here;

[Maisie]

Expensive hobby in a way, but when you work out what the cost is per hours of modelling, it works out quite cheap fun

[Agg]

Will keep an eye on this, love the Sufa

[Jamesv9820]

It is a great kit to build. When I did mine, I used the wolf pack correction set, cockpit and wheeliant wheel set as well.

Look forward to seeing you progress on this one Tom.

[TomTwin]

It is a great kit to build. When I did mine, I used the wolf pack correction set, cockpit and wheeliant wheel set as well.

Look forward to seeing you progress on this one Tom.

I firmly believe that that is your finest build that you have done, it was esquisite!

[Jamesv9820]

You have not seen my latest yet. You might change your mind!

[twirl2688]

Looking forward to this one.

Scott

[TomTwin]

Apologies for my lacklustre performance in this GB, but unfortunately work has taken over my life recently, but I should be able to post an update in the next few days

I have however installed the CFTs, Spine, and a few photo etch parts onto the fuselage, and have some weapons built up ready for painting. So I will post some piccies very soon!

Kind Regards,

Tom

[Deacon]

Looking forward to it mate.

[TomTwin]

Right guys, after an eternity, I have a small update for you all! Just a quickly taken photo before I went to work ( spent a bit too long building this thing today, almost missed the bus... )

Will post a few more shots tomorrow, but this is how she stands at the moment....



If that's wetted your appetite, there is more coming tomorrow.....

Regards,

Tom

[TomTwin]

Right oh, another update, with the wings, tail and nosecone all now assembled onto the kit.

The fit of the tailplanes is superb, however the fit of the wings is a little stark. Some filler will be needed to blend them into the fuselage, as there is a small gap, but nothing serious and I should be starting to paint this thing very soon.

Here's how things were at the start of play.



A shot of the cockpit. Still some work to do, but it's getting there.



Where we are as of now. Note the few seams that need to be tidied up.



Close up of wings and spine etc.



Just have a few antennae, the canopy and all it's bits and pieces, eduard exterior set and some tidying up to go before I can commence painting, which I'm looking forward to immensely!

Kind Regards,

Tom

[Deacon]

Oh yes mate, great progress.

[Tug 747]

Looking very good indeed

[DerekF]

Coming along nicely - not a handsome aircraft is it.

[Deacon]

OK, I've chased Rod and Doug, now it's your turn mate. Any updates on this?

[TomTwin]

OK, I've chased Rod and Doug, now it's your turn mate. Any updates on this?

Not at all unfortunately, SAM projects being the priority. Though this will get an update soon after the Cheltenham Festival next week, as I am away for the whole week so won't be able to update on it.

Cheers,

Tom

[Deacon]

Well your public looks forward to the SAM stuff and your
return to this build soon mate.

[TomTwin]

Well your public looks forward to the SAM stuff and your
return to this build soon mate.

Cheers, I hope to get back on this one very soon, as I can then break out the Revell 1:72 BV 222 Wiking! Which I have very big plans for....

[TomTwin]

Right lads, another update, with this one close to painting. Almost there, just have to apply some more photo etch, sort the engine out and then mask up and get spraying.

Here are some quick shots of progress, with her looking rather smart so far.







here she is with a few bits and bobs, I still have to assemble another pylon and build the LANTIRN and Litening pods before I do anything else.



Kind Regards,

Tom

[Deacon]

Great stuff mate.