Revell
1/72 F-16 is definitely the best F-16 model in this scale so far. It has its
shortcomings but overall quality is outstanding. Indonesia has 12 F-16A/B Block
15OCU which more or less captured in Revell’s F-16A MLU boxing. Of course
there are some MLU features that must be discarded.
I
received a call one day telling me to help providing an Indonesian AF F-16
diorama for the Squadron Commander. The time was 2 weeks. Busy with my regular
job, I finally found a friend who willing to sell a built Revell F-16A to me.
Thank God!
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I
striped-off its paint and decals then repainted it in TNI AU color. I used Model
Master Fulcrum Grey and Humbrol Russian Green for the F-16's Millenium scheme.
The grey was too light actually but still looks OK.
Finished
the aircraft model in about 3 days, it was time to build the base and
equipments. I used Tamiya’s 0.5mm Pla-plate for the base, painted using
several light grey colors from Tamiya acrylic paint range.
The
ground equipments and figures were Hasegawa’s. I picked and used some of them
that look close enough to the original.
I
managed to finish the diorama in exactly 2 weeks time. Phieeew !
It
was a great time when I know that the diorama received high appreciation both
from the Commander himself and all the members of the Squadron. I also found
myself as an honoured guest when I was invited to visit the Squadron last
July...
Alex
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