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Post by adzze on Jan 7, 2011 8:31:58 GMT 12
About 10-12 years ago I remember seeing modelling kits for F16s with a RNZAF roundel, and the picture on the box was a modified photo of a flying "RNZAF F16" with a smoking Mt. Ruapehu in the background.
Has anyone else seen these or bought them? They must be collectors items by now.
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Post by strikemaster on Jan 7, 2011 16:22:19 GMT 12
No, but I'm working on a F-16a in RNZAF colours as we speak. :-) Be interesting to see.
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Post by adzze on Jan 7, 2011 17:00:47 GMT 12
No, but I'm working on a F-16a in RNZAF colours as we speak. :-) Be interesting to see. Indeed, I'd be interested to see the finished result.  I did some googling and found other examples (pictures), I think one of the members on this board has done one before too (based on the associated name and avatar on a posted picture I found in another forum). I wish I could find a picture of the box, though, so I knew who made the kit I saw. I have a feeling I saw it in the Te Papa gift shop while the Army had a static display of their new Mistral MANPAD just outside. |
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Post by steveh on Jan 7, 2011 18:30:14 GMT 12
As far as I know, these were done as part of the Flying Kiwis range by Trevor Bringans. I've never seen one but would grab one like a shot if I did. I never thought we needed 35(?) of them though.  Steve. |
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Post by mumbles on Jan 7, 2011 22:43:37 GMT 12
Here you go, from deep in my stash:  The kit is an early Italeri F-16 A/B, somewhat basic, with RNZAF decals and an informed speculative painting guide.  Mine is tentatively in this year's 'to do' pile pending acquiring a detail set for the cockpit, since there is no detail in the kit cockpit as provided. |
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Post by adzze on Jan 7, 2011 23:10:35 GMT 12
Sweet! Thanks That's just the photo I remember too. |
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Post by steveh on Jan 8, 2011 8:25:54 GMT 12
Here you go, from deep in my stash: Mine is tentatively in this year's 'to do' pile pending acquiring a detail set for the cockpit, since there is no detail in the kit cockpit as provided. Where'd you say you lived mumbles, I might have to pop around, when you're out sometime? ;D Steve. |
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Post by strikemaster on Jan 8, 2011 9:50:12 GMT 12
In grey? Cool. Mine will be Kahu era green with black roundals. I got a A-4e/f kit in Queenstown with black roundals. Groan. I have a blunty done in 80's colours so will do the A4 in similar livery, also plan to do a Kahu later too in a small dio.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2011 19:16:28 GMT 12
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Post by adzze on Jan 8, 2011 19:42:56 GMT 12
Nice job, Zac. I had a chuckle at the "backstory" too  |
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Post by northcro on Jan 8, 2011 20:08:06 GMT 12
.....if only!! |
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Post by hairy on Jan 8, 2011 20:43:04 GMT 12
As the owner of one the few, if not the only, F-16 delivered to the RNZAF, I can show you how the factory thought they would look. ;D  Here is the plaque on the stand base.  The model itself is one of 100 1/40 scale f-16s produced for General Dynamics by Precise Models Inc. Models made by Precise could not be sold to the public in general as the moulds were owned by the aircraft manufacturers. Unfortunately the model had a hard life before I got it and the decals are starting to flake as well as some minor damage.  |
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Post by adzze on Jan 8, 2011 20:55:03 GMT 12
Ahh... it would have been something, wouldn't it? Having 1, maybe 2 sqns of these things.
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Post by flyjoe180 on Jan 9, 2011 12:32:47 GMT 12
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Post by strikemaster on Jan 9, 2011 12:59:15 GMT 12
Wow, some interesting schemes. Hopefully the lad and I will get time to start on one today.
Anyone have any ideas on aircraft serials?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 9, 2011 14:52:40 GMT 12
Have a search of the forum Strikemaster. the serials are on a thread somewhere.
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Post by strikemaster on Jan 9, 2011 15:41:01 GMT 12
Cheers, Dave.
BTW, was the intention to go green or grey originally? I'm keen on the green as per the final Kahu's so plan to go that way but I do have some spare grey paint kicking around and might change my mind.
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Post by Calum on Jan 10, 2011 8:07:13 GMT 12
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Post by corsair67 on Jan 10, 2011 8:20:08 GMT 12
Got these of the internet some time ago, and can't quite recall where I found them now - maybe from the forum?  NZ6521 F-16A C/N DG-1 EX 90-0942 USAF NZ6522 F-16A C/N DG-2 EX 90-0943 NZ6523 F-16A C/N DG-3 EX 90-0944 NZ6524 F-16A C/N DG-4 EX 90-0945 NZ6525 F-16A C/N DG-5 EX 90-0946 NZ6526 F-16A C/N DG-6 EX 90-0947 NZ6527 F-16A C/N DG-7 EX 92-0404 NZ6528 F-16A C/N DG-8 EX 92-0405 NZ6529 F-16A C/N DG-9 EX 92-0406 NZ6530 F-16A C/N DG-10 EX 92-0407 NZ6531 F-16A C/N DG-11 EX 92-0408 NZ6532 F-16A C/N DG-12 EX 92-0409 NZ6533 F-16A C/N DG-13 EX 92-0410 NZ6541 F-16B C/N DH-1 EX 90-0948 NZ6542 F-16B C/N DH-2 EX 90-0949 NZ6543 F-16B C/N DH-3 EX 90-0950 NZ6544 F-16B C/N DH-4 EX 90-0951 NZ6545 F-16B C/N DH-5 EX 90-0952 NZ6546 F-16B C/N DH-6 EX 92-0452 NZ6547 F-16B C/N DH-7 EX 92-0453 NZ6548 F-16B C/N DH-8 EX 92-0454 NZ6549 F-16B C/N DH-9 EX 92-0455 |
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Post by adzze on Jan 10, 2011 9:10:56 GMT 12
Great detailing Calum.
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