Hello,

Finally took the plunge to switch from Gundams to planes.

This is my very first attempt in plane: the Fujimi F-16C/D Jaws.
My entry for the Plamo Air Attack event. Still thinking want ot do the C version or the D version

Start early in case of any "accident"



Will update the WIPs regularly once started.

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building 2 of this kit at the moment. if they havent updated the moulds, then you are in for good time.

some things to look out for, since you are building it OOB.
1. the engine intake is a 3 piece mess. once you glue that parts, putty and sand, before continue to attach to the fuselage.
2.the cocpit rim that allows you to build a 1 seat or 2seater needs some prefitting, and also will need putty and sanding to blend in nicely.
3. the nose was made in top and bottom halfs. will require lots of putty and sanding to remove the seam line. and it is very difficult because of the 'step' that will occur.
4. watch out for the main landing gear, you need to fit and glue it in before you attach the air intake. otherwise you can just divide the gear in 2 parts and then slide it in later..

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Thanks for the advice. I will look out for the things u mention.

Will put in extra effort for this

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wa...so fast start liao ar...haha...add oil for the build man

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Thanks man. Really a leap of faith from Gundams to planes... but at least the basic principle is still the same

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good luck bro! you can do it! :D

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I start with the cock pit...



Plain.

The controls and interior are all printed on the decal. Spray a layer of primer coat on the cockpit and the seats. Doing the "D" version.



Have to spray the actual colour and gloss coat, apply decal. Lucky have a whole day of PH for me...

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This is the decal:



I have also start on the engine intake at the same time. Really is a 3 pcs trouble. Spend lots of time putty and sanding. Also cos of this, the detail panel lines also kana sand off.



Have to re-scribe a few times. till now also not that satisfied... maybe need to re re scribe again...

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Add oil bro! Will be following your build with interest!

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today just got to work on the cockpit...

First the seat...



very simple. small.

apply the decal for the cockpit



i think today is just not my day. broke a small part of the decal already...



Final product...first plane...

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Nice work so far. One thing though: you might want to turn the flight stick the other way around. It is facing the wrong direction.

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