First off, let me say that this is my first post on imodeler so please be gentle if I am presenting incorrectly. I intend to join the F-16 group build with the Tamiya F-16CJ in 1/48, however, I will be completing it as a 180th FW aircraft as based at the Toledo Express Airport. I have the Caracal F-16 Dark Vipers part 4 decal sheet which includes the Have Glass V markings for this group. The 180th provides the Air Defense mission for the central U.S., with aircraft on 5 minute alert at all times. It was the first unit to launch with live missiles on 9/11 and the launched aircraft were proceeding on an intercept course for United Airlines flight 93 when it crashed in Pennsylvania. I was an air traffic controller at Toledo Express for 21 years and was the FAA liaison with the 180th for approximately 9 of those years, so they have a special place in my heart. I have previously built 3 1/48 F-16s in their markings, one for a retiring controller and 2 that were given to a friend that works at the 180th. I intend to arm it as the alert aircraft are, with 2- Aim-120s, 2- Aim-9s, a drop tank under each wing and a Sniper pod. Hopefully, the build will start in the next week or so after completing the 2 aircraft presently in the paint shop!
