Greg Kimsey
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They look even smaller.
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Academy 1/32 F-16I SUFA
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Good shot, so they are over stated on the model. That's a lot of surgery to do. 
Greg Kimsey
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What do you think of this? I made a template from tape and cut out from a metal plate .35mm thick and shaped it around a paintbrush. It is very close, but may not have to be the 100% exact shape because it will be open. Thinking of etching the hinge joints...Good shot, so they are over stated on the model. That's a lot of surgery to do.
Let the surgery commence.
Greg Kimsey
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Turns out the Israeli's seem to be more secretive with what's behind door number one. Those photos are ours and Singapore. I can't seem to word the search in a way that brings up Israeli nose cones that are open. Does that mean "Go ahead, because no one will know anyway since there is no reference" or ""forget it, there is no reference"?
helios
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My book only covers the Barak. I did find this pertaining to the F-16C Block 50/52 & Sufa.
https://defense-update.com/20040121_apg-68v9.html
https://defense-update.com/20040121_apg-68v9.html
Greg Kimsey
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YES!! That is spectacular. It's all in knowing what to look for. Thank you!
Greg Kimsey
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I began surgery tonight. Nothing unexpected occurred. The panel came off easily. I began reconstructing the radar compartment with styrene sheet, "I"bar, and flat strips. Getting the rear bulkhead to shape was tricky and took 3 tries. I need to pick up some specific size "L" strips tomorrow. Man, this is fun.
Keep in mind that when an aircraft is this far in maintenance it would not have weapons loaded.
Greg Kimsey
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Aw crap. Maybe they are just #oing a pre flight check? LOL. You mean, like, none?
Keep in mind that when an aircraft is this far in maintenance it would not have weapons loaded.
Greg Kimsey
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So, what else would they be working on? Any other panels in particular?
Others could check me on this. But those panels wouldn't be open during preflight, those aren't really inspection panels.
Greg Kimsey
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Meh, that's what I get for knowing absolutely nothing about what I am doing. Never entered my mind what you are saying. I have til March 2024 to finish this so I may try to make a maintenance diorama? I will go ahead with this radar thing then see what's what. Maybe bombs on loading racks? Israeli maintenance women working on the plane? Ellifino
Greg Kimsey
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Whadaya think about this book?
Might help?
Israeli Air Force F-16I Sufa (2021 Edition) IAF 1/48 1/32 IsraDecal | eBay
IsraDecal F-16I 'Sufa' in IAF Service BOOK. Updated 2021 edition.
www.ebay.com
Might help?
Book can't hurt, you can always put a price tag on it after you're done and resell!
Weapons on trailers and a Jammer sitting around would add a lot of interest so I'd say go for it.
Weapons on trailers and a Jammer sitting around would add a lot of interest so I'd say go for it.
helios
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I’ve got the Barak book. Very nice, lots of info & pictures. They can be spendy for a 1 time use, but there are quite a few aspects of the Sufa that can translate to Block 50/52 aircraft, so the opportunity for extra mileage is there.Whadaya think about this book?
Israeli Air Force F-16I Sufa (2021 Edition) IAF 1/48 1/32 IsraDecal | eBay
IsraDecal F-16I 'Sufa' in IAF Service BOOK. Updated 2021 edition.www.ebay.com
Might help?
jknaus
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If you go to Scribd they have a book on the Sufa. Might have some pics. I'll have to wait till I get home to log on and see. https://www.scribd.com/document/567622942/F-16I-Sufa-in-IAF-Service-by-Raanan-Weiss-Z-lib-org
Also from what I can see the bird slicers seem to be half sized from others I have seen.
James
Also from what I can see the bird slicers seem to be half sized from others I have seen.
James
Uh...what? What's a birdslicer?
James what's your take on weapons and aircraft in maintenance? No trying to steer Greg one way or another, I think it would be cool to see open panels and weapons waiting to be loaded.
Greg Kimsey
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James, that e-book is LOADED with photos! Oh My Goodness, that is a game changer. It is a photo treasure trove for anyone building this plane. I thank you thank you thank you!
