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F-16C Alaskan Splinter, Tamiya 1/72

May 25, 2021 · in Aviation · · 15 · 3.2K

The 18th Aggressor Squadron is a subordinate unit of the 354th Fighter Wing based at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, and flies the Block 30 General Dynamics F-16C/D aircraft.

Their mission is to prepare combat Air Force, joint and allied aircrews through challenging, realistic threat replication, training, test support, academics and feedback.

354th FW at Eielson AFB, AK generated a new splinter scheme of their own designed by squadron personnel, these schemes flew for the first time in early 2017.

I used the great kit by in with the fantastic decal set by "TwoBobs"

F-16C Blk 30. Serial Number 86-0263
354th Wing, 18th Aggressor Squadron/ Eielson AFB, Alaska June 2017

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15 responses

  1. Splendid, nice work.

  2. Fantastic build and ditto camo, Jorge.
    Well done.

  3. Amazing build, phenomenal camo, Jorge!
    Congratulations!

  4. Wow, very cool. Professional build, awesome scheme, and great photos... what's not to like? It looks bigger than 72nd scale.. Thanks for sharing!

  5. Thank you all for looking and commenting!.

    cheers

  6. Beautiful scheme, and a well-done model! Love the subtle weathering - seems just right.

  7. Very smart model Jorge!
    Super work.

  8. Nice job on a really complex camo, Jorge (@jark), especially since this is a 1/72 model. Well done!

  9. All of the above, super work!

  10. Again, Thank you very much to all of you for your kinds words!.

    cheers

    Jorge

  11. Fantastic looking model, @jark, especially impressive in 1/72 scale, definitely liked.

  12. It looks 1/48. Great job with an unusual scheme. Congratulations

  13. Very eye catching, congratulations!

  14. Just beautiful...

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