1/32 Academy + scratch F-16 MLU

 ( DUTCH ) Part 1 

by Olivier Pinsolle

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I chose the F-16 CG/CJ from Academy.   After I studied a lot of documentation in my possession, I made a list of all modifications to do on this model.

After, I had to decide which markings and which country, I would choose.

I chose the F-16MLU from Holland;

My following problem was to find some photos or the list of the present Aircraft  in KOSOVO.  Finally I choose a Dutch F-16MLU which was in MANAS during "ENDURING FREEDOM" in 2003.  I want to thank all the people who helped me to realize the completion this model...

First, the cockpit.  It needs a good work of painting.  The sit of the box is replaced by this of "QUICK BOOST". 

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The MLU drift is totally different from this one in the box, so I decided to make it from scratch.  The advantage of the Academy box is that a lot of pieces can be used for this MLU.

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After grafted the base of the drift of the Hasegawa F-16A, I could begin the tail's parachute.  A drift resin will be taken off to preserve the original.  The only problem with this plastic model is its print which is a little light in some places.

The exhaust, in option in the box, will be made thinner, in the inside diameter, to give it a more accurate shape.  It'll be painted with different Alclad tints.  My F-16 begins to resemble something.

Olive

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Photos and text © by Olivier Pinsolle