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thecomcombremasquue · 17th March 2012, 09:16 AM

Hi all,

Here my new interest, I bought a plastic model kit of F-16 mlu so I would have the same in 3d model (new challenge

). I found lot of references on internet to begin my work.
I try to model this bird when i finish with it. I try to make the two seats version (F-16 sufa).

So, hope you like it and crits are welcome

Cheers

BillS · 18th March 2012, 06:27 AM

My favourite modern aircraft.

tan.j · 18th March 2012, 06:57 AM

looks nice so far

I'm looking forward to seeing a F-16I Sufa fitted with conformal fuel tanks!

BillS · 18th March 2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tan.j

fitted with conformal fuel tanks!

NO NO NO!! Don't put those abortions on such a nice looking plane!!!

thecomcombremasquue · 20th March 2012, 04:14 AM

Hi all,

Thank BillS and tan.j for u comments.

@BillS : agree with u : it's one of most beautiful bird in the world - I also have a wip of m2000C and the Rafale but i post it after the end of this mission.
@tan.j : it's a big challenge because i only have the left view of the sufa version

but enough pictures to realize the model.

Another challenge is to reproduce the scheme of the tigermeet 2009 :

tan.j · 20th March 2012, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillS

NO NO NO!! Don't put those abortions on such a nice looking plane!!!

I do agree with you, if a F-16 does not have a dorsal spine compartment that was supported from Block50/52+ on its back

I personally feel that compartment is somewhat ugly and harms beauty which F-16 Block1-Block50/52 have, but a F-16I Sufa (and F-16D Brakeet) has it. The conformal tanks can sometimes hide the dorsal spine compartment that I do not want to see.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecomcombremasquue

@tan.j : it's a big challenge because i only have the left view of the sufa version but enough pictures to realize the model.

When you build a variant that has the dorsal spine compartment, please challenge (and hide it by the tanks

)

Rigel · 20th March 2012, 09:03 AM

That Tigermeet paint scheme is really amazing!

BillS · 20th March 2012, 07:44 PM

I know a pilot that flew the 15, 16 and 18. He said that they are all great planes. His least favourite was the 18. He loved the 15 ( his current ride ) but said that in a straight up close in dogfight, he'd walk by the 15 and climb in the 16 every time.

I was sooooooooooooo pissed when Canada bought the 18 over the 16. I was in air cadets and got into a HUGE argument with the (then) minister of defence. Bad enough that he walked out and wouldn't take anymore questions from us.

Man my C.O. was pissed at me..

thecomcombremasquue · 21st March 2012, 09:54 AM

Hi all,

Thank tan.j, Rigel, BillS for u compliment and comment even if I don't understand technical vocabulary (BillS

) but I enjoy to have comments from u

Here some pics to show how I process to model the wing-body blend.

Rigel · 21st March 2012, 10:03 AM

Great series of images and great modelling.

Eden · 21st March 2012, 05:52 PM

First class modeling indeed, and yes I would have to agree, reproducing the colour scheme of the tigermeet 2009 will definitely be a challenge....

thecomcombremasquue · 31st March 2012, 03:58 AM

Hi all,

Thank Rigel and Eden for ypur comments and kind words.

Here a little up on the cockpit. Miss perhaps some components, I complete it later.
Crit & Comment are always welcome
cheers.

Pete Paterson · 31st March 2012, 04:42 AM

Great work and thanks for the screen shots.

Rigel · 31st March 2012, 07:47 AM

There is now way I could tell whether or not you missed a switch or two. The control panel looks great!

tangster · 31st March 2012, 08:20 AM

Lots of knob and switches. Setting the standard for the rest of the model there, excellent stuff.

BillS · 1st April 2012, 06:11 AM

It really does look superb.

thecomcombremasquue · 8th April 2012, 11:25 AM

hi all,

Thank Pete Paterson, Rigel, tangster and BillS for your kind words. I try to do my best.

Here some new renders on the control panel. The next step is for the ejection seat, the joystick, the rest of the cockpit and perhaps .... a pilot.

C&C are welcomes
Cheers

bmckain · 8th April 2012, 04:09 PM

Great work and you appear to be a pretty quick modeler. Looking forward to seeing this one completed.

BillS · 8th April 2012, 06:13 PM

When you're done... the world will need one less stunning F-16

3D_CG · 8th April 2012, 06:19 PM

Thats looking really sweet

Starbase1 · 11th April 2012, 03:35 AM

I do enjoy watching a polyholic at work! Love the control panel details.

thecomcombremasquue · 26th November 2012, 02:58 AM

Hi All,

Thank bmckain,BillS, 3D_CG and Starbase1 for compliment and king word.
After a long time, i come back with new update on the bird. I almost finish to model it and now i begin the very difficult work of texturing.

As you can see, there's only a diffuse map, no panel line but with a head of a tiger on a tail.
Lot of thing to do on it and I think i need lot of motivation on it

C&C are welcome.

BillS · 26th November 2012, 04:06 AM

She is fantastic looking. Well worth the wait to see it.

Now just ignore these chains on your ankle... Its a safety thing. We'll just snap the other end to your desk and, there... nice and safe now. So you just keep working on it.

Wanders out with the key.

TorakTu · 26th November 2012, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecomcombremasquue

hi all,

Thank Pete Paterson, Rigel, tangster and BillS for your kind words. I try to do my best.

Here some new renders on the control panel. The next step is for the ejection seat, the joystick, the rest of the cockpit and perhaps .... a pilot.

C&C are welcomes
Cheers

Looking at this cockpit and its detail.. good gawd man.. do you sleep ? haha.. great work and awesome detail.

bmckain · 26th November 2012, 09:50 AM

LOL@Bill, well done mate.

Nice update, hope to see many more before the final render.

Rigel · 26th November 2012, 01:31 PM

That tiger image looks really good on the tail fin! You should try to keep that as part of the final texture.

BillS · 26th November 2012, 05:10 PM

2009 tiger meet colours

thecomcombremasquue · 30th November 2012, 01:02 AM

Hi All,

@BillS : LOL, it's xmas time soon and also it's winter, it's so cold outside so u're right, i put chains on my ankle, i come back over the darkside to put a update of the beast.

@bmckain, Rigel and TorakTu : thank 4 kind comments

here the next step
C&C are welcome

bmckain · 30th November 2012, 07:44 AM

Love the paint on this bird. The model looks very clean and crisp. Hard to crit, if there are areas of concern I think you would be hard pressed to find them.

Afalk · 30th November 2012, 08:59 AM

Man, this is coming along quickly and developing beautifully. Love this latest update!

17th March 2012, 09:16 AM	#1
thecomcombremasquue Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 71	Aircraft - F-16 Mlu and more Hi all, Here my new interest, I bought a plastic model kit of F-16 mlu so I would have the same in 3d model (new challenge ). I found lot of references on internet to begin my work. I try to model this bird when i finish with it. I try to make the two seats version (F-16 sufa). So, hope you like it and crits are welcome Cheers Attached Thumbnails

18th March 2012, 06:27 AM	#2
BillS Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 10,387	My favourite modern aircraft.
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18th March 2012, 06:57 AM	#3
tan.j Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Japan Posts: 257	looks nice so far I'm looking forward to seeing a F-16I Sufa fitted with conformal fuel tanks!
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20th March 2012, 09:03 AM	#7
Rigel Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London (the other one, in Canada) Posts: 17,674	That Tigermeet paint scheme is really amazing!
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20th March 2012, 07:44 PM	#8
BillS Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 10,387	I know a pilot that flew the 15, 16 and 18. He said that they are all great planes. His least favourite was the 18. He loved the 15 ( his current ride ) but said that in a straight up close in dogfight, he'd walk by the 15 and climb in the 16 every time. I was sooooooooooooo pissed when Canada bought the 18 over the 16. I was in air cadets and got into a HUGE argument with the (then) minister of defence. Bad enough that he walked out and wouldn't take anymore questions from us. Man my C.O. was pissed at me..
	__________________ Bill. aka LemmingDude. aka Ethangar, Ethanger, Ethengar, Ethenger, Ethan, Eth, ehenger, etharger, Ethel, Ehtangar, Ethanfar, hanger, Eclangers, Ethand, ethang, hangar, Ethanol, Ethangix, Ethangod, Eggnog, Ethanprop........ Lemming World

20th March 2012, 04:14 AM	#5
thecomcombremasquue Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 71	Hi all, Thank BillS and tan.j for u comments. @BillS : agree with u : it's one of most beautiful bird in the world - I also have a wip of m2000C and the Rafale but i post it after the end of this mission. @tan.j : it's a big challenge because i only have the left view of the sufa version but enough pictures to realize the model. Another challenge is to reproduce the scheme of the tigermeet 2009 :

21st March 2012, 09:54 AM	#9
thecomcombremasquue Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 71	Hi all, Thank tan.j, Rigel, BillS for u compliment and comment even if I don't understand technical vocabulary (BillS ) but I enjoy to have comments from u Here some pics to show how I process to model the wing-body blend.

21st March 2012, 10:03 AM	#10
Rigel Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London (the other one, in Canada) Posts: 17,674	Great series of images and great modelling.
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21st March 2012, 05:52 PM	#11
Eden Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: united kingdom Posts: 767	First class modeling indeed, and yes I would have to agree, reproducing the colour scheme of the tigermeet 2009 will definitely be a challenge....
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31st March 2012, 03:58 AM	#12
thecomcombremasquue Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 71	right side of the cockpit Hi all, Thank Rigel and Eden for ypur comments and kind words. Here a little up on the cockpit. Miss perhaps some components, I complete it later. Crit & Comment are always welcome cheers. Attached Thumbnails

31st March 2012, 04:42 AM	#13
Pete Paterson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Posts: 327	Great work and thanks for the screen shots.
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31st March 2012, 07:47 AM	#14
Rigel Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London (the other one, in Canada) Posts: 17,674	There is now way I could tell whether or not you missed a switch or two. The control panel looks great!
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1st April 2012, 06:11 AM	#16
BillS Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 10,387	It really does look superb.
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8th April 2012, 11:25 AM	#17
thecomcombremasquue Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 71	hi all, Thank Pete Paterson, Rigel, tangster and BillS for your kind words. I try to do my best. Here some new renders on the control panel. The next step is for the ejection seat, the joystick, the rest of the cockpit and perhaps .... a pilot. C&C are welcomes Cheers Attached Thumbnails

8th April 2012, 04:09 PM	#18
bmckain Wire Junkie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boise, ID. USA Posts: 15,397	Great work and you appear to be a pretty quick modeler. Looking forward to seeing this one completed.
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8th April 2012, 06:13 PM	#19
BillS Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 10,387	When you're done... the world will need one less stunning F-16
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8th April 2012, 06:19 PM	#20
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11th April 2012, 03:35 AM	#21
Starbase1 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London Posts: 8,360	I do enjoy watching a polyholic at work! Love the control panel details.
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26th November 2012, 02:58 AM	#22
thecomcombremasquue Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 71	little upd Hi All, Thank bmckain,BillS, 3D_CG and Starbase1 for compliment and king word. After a long time, i come back with new update on the bird. I almost finish to model it and now i begin the very difficult work of texturing. As you can see, there's only a diffuse map, no panel line but with a head of a tiger on a tail. Lot of thing to do on it and I think i need lot of motivation on it C&C are welcome. Attached Thumbnails

26th November 2012, 04:06 AM	#23
BillS Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 10,387	She is fantastic looking. Well worth the wait to see it. Now just ignore these chains on your ankle... Its a safety thing. We'll just snap the other end to your desk and, there... nice and safe now. So you just keep working on it. Wanders out with the key.
	__________________ Bill. aka LemmingDude. aka Ethangar, Ethanger, Ethengar, Ethenger, Ethan, Eth, ehenger, etharger, Ethel, Ehtangar, Ethanfar, hanger, Eclangers, Ethand, ethang, hangar, Ethanol, Ethangix, Ethangod, Eggnog, Ethanprop........ Lemming World

26th November 2012, 09:50 AM	#25
bmckain Wire Junkie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boise, ID. USA Posts: 15,397	LOL@Bill, well done mate. Nice update, hope to see many more before the final render.
	__________________ The one thing you need to get past is simply the way you think. - William Vaughan My Photography / My 3D Work

26th November 2012, 01:31 PM	#26
Rigel Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London (the other one, in Canada) Posts: 17,674	That tiger image looks really good on the tail fin! You should try to keep that as part of the final texture.
	__________________ Those who say it can't be done, should stop interrupting those of us who are busy doing it! ------------------------------------------------------------ Other Projects The Universal Joint Beechcraft 2000 airplane LadyBug (Firefly class freighter)

26th November 2012, 05:10 PM	#27
BillS Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 10,387	2009 tiger meet colours
	__________________ Bill. aka LemmingDude. aka Ethangar, Ethanger, Ethengar, Ethenger, Ethan, Eth, ehenger, etharger, Ethel, Ehtangar, Ethanfar, hanger, Eclangers, Ethand, ethang, hangar, Ethanol, Ethangix, Ethangod, Eggnog, Ethanprop........ Lemming World

30th November 2012, 01:02 AM	#28
thecomcombremasquue Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 71	to be continued ... Hi All, @BillS : LOL, it's xmas time soon and also it's winter, it's so cold outside so u're right, i put chains on my ankle, i come back over the darkside to put a update of the beast. @bmckain, Rigel and TorakTu : thank 4 kind comments here the next step C&C are welcome Attached Thumbnails

30th November 2012, 07:44 AM	#29
bmckain Wire Junkie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boise, ID. USA Posts: 15,397	Love the paint on this bird. The model looks very clean and crisp. Hard to crit, if there are areas of concern I think you would be hard pressed to find them.
	__________________ The one thing you need to get past is simply the way you think. - William Vaughan My Photography / My 3D Work

30th November 2012, 08:59 AM	#30
Afalk Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicagoland, USA Posts: 878	Man, this is coming along quickly and developing beautifully. Love this latest update!

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