F-16 CJ Block 50 - 1/48 - Tamiya model kit - Full Build step by step

Hi my friends !
Here is the full build step by step of the famous F-16 CJ Block 50.
The 1/48 model kit comes from Tamiya.
All accessories comes from Eduard even if I didn't use all of them...
0:00 Intro
0:42 The cockpit
5:52 The seat
8:57 The landing gear bay
12:21 The fuselage
18:36 The wheels
19:37 The weapons
22:25 The exhaust
24:30 The weathering
26:30 Final reveal
Thanks for watching !
Thanks to suscribre, like and share...

[@juicyjuiceshooting7812]

Weathering the fuel tanks makes sense but ordinance (excluding older bombs) isn't typically weathered. At least not missles.

[@DarkSideModeler]

Thanks for your comment and information.

[@kamhaq]

I have all the goodies in addition to the cockpit and Exhaust from ARIES, Air brakes from Eduard, brass pitot and metal landing gear. sure this will encourage me to build the same kit i bought 12 years ago

[@DarkSideModeler]

For sure you have to start and tale your time to build a superb model with all your aftermarket pieces

[@diegosantiago6429]

One of the best exhausts I've seen! love it!

[@DarkSideModeler]

Many thanks !

[@tladrt48]

Gloriously beautiful work. I am building this kit now. Your video has incredible tips, all colors spelled out. THANK YOU !!!

[@DarkSideModeler]

Many thanks for your comment !

[@allgood6760]

Awesome... lots of detail👍

[@DarkSideModeler]

Thanks !

[@Octabust]

Nice video, thank you!

[@DarkSideModeler]

Thank you !

[@andymavridis3588]

Awesome job!!! Keep going man!!!

[@DarkSideModeler]

Many thanks for your comment !

[@natalebabbo-gunplaanddioramas]

Excellent build. I’ve the same kit as my next project. Your video is extremely useful and inspiring!

[@DarkSideModeler]

Thank you very much !

[@gonzalomendoza3152]

Fantastic build!

[@DarkSideModeler]

Thank you

[@mensrea2686]

Awesome work buddy 👏

[@DarkSideModeler]

Thanks a lot!

[@charlie418791]

Nice work. 👍

[@DarkSideModeler]

Many thanks !!!

[@mietts97]

Great build, not sure the armaments would ever be that weathered but the rest looks great

[@DarkSideModeler]

I not sure too but many thanks for your support and comment !

[@oralice5689]

Very good job 👏

[@DarkSideModeler]

Many thnaks for your comment !

[@eduardviska]

Super very good and me big great inspiration. The tamiya F-16C model and Eduard metal parts (No49383)., product in me coutry will be at home on Monday :-). THX. I will be watching new videos. I lake. And Gl for you. Edward, Czech Republic.

[@DarkSideModeler]

Many thanks for your comments ! I hope you will share your work.

[@gianluigimarino8264]

Great job. 🤩🤩

[@DarkSideModeler]

Many thanks !

[@gianluigimarino8264]

@@DarkSideModeler 👍

[@jetaekseong1439]

GOOD JOB!!!

[@DarkSideModeler]

many thanks !

[@paulpopp1999]

Wow

[@DarkSideModeler]

Thank you very much !

[@lesthiele4921]

Good morning Sir, that was a fantastic build of a very iconic aircraft, it is one I would like have in my stash at sometime along with their new F4 ($145aus) I particularly liked the grey s heme, your weathering was absolutely fantastic, take care and keep safe mate, best regards from Australia

[@DarkSideModeler]

Hi, many thanks for your comment ! I hope you will follow my channel... the next video will be an australian vehicle : ASLAV-PC Phase 3. Best regards from France

[@lesthiele4921]

@@DarkSideModeler I have already subscribed previously, so I will be on the journey, I am actually a New Zealander and have been here for about eighteen years, take care my friend.

[@paulrob86]

Fantastic build and a stunning end result. Just one question, what is the music, it was perfect for the video..

[@DarkSideModeler]

Thank you so much for your comment. The music comes from epidemicsound.com. It is a web site to find free music for videos.

[@roysradnick9239]

Wow😊😊😊😊

[@DarkSideModeler]

Thanks!

[@apov6744]

❤

[@DarkSideModeler]

Thanks a lot !

[@fabiosilva3799]

Very good! Please,1/48 Kinetic Mirage IIIE.

[@DarkSideModeler]

I schedule to build the mirage IIIC from eduard… I hope it will be ok for you

[@user-kj9hm9yy2u]

💙💛💪 дякую, гарна робота!!!

[@DarkSideModeler]

Дуже дякую

[@TheModelorian]

This is the best Viper model I've seen in a long time. So detailed and accurate. You've earned yourself another subscriber, Sir! Cheers!!!

[@DarkSideModeler]

Many thanks for your comment and welcome on the channel ! I hope you will enjoy the future video…

[@danielbrandao3166]

May I ask Why have you decided to use acrylics? What is the secret 😂 Im not able to do it right … excellent building btw!!!!

[@DarkSideModeler]

Thanks for your comment. To be honest, I started to work with acrylics when I started the scale modelling… it is easier to manipulate, to thin…etc… In fact I think that each modeler have is own préférée material (paint, tools,…) So when you feel confortable with one do not change.

[@Planehazza]

Love an F-16 build, but definitely not a fan of the pre painted 3D decals. Takes too much of the fun out.

[@DarkSideModeler]

After using several time, I am agree with you. I came back on the « old » method for the new model.

[@Neplixition]

Bought one for my upcoming birthday. How long does this take if I just don't have to tools. Can I still assemble it

[@DarkSideModeler]

it's going to be complicated. At the very least, you'll need a pair of pliers to cut the parts off the bunches, some sandpaper, some special plastic model glue and a scalpel. I've never tried to build a model without tools... I recommend you invest in a tool kit that you can find for cheap on Amazon, for example.

[@llNATEDOGGll]

Do you have a link to the exhaust and wheel bay aftermarket parts?

[@DarkSideModeler]

Yoou can find it on Eduard website.

[@cobusprinsloo]

What grit type does the sanding stick have to sand off the canopy seam?

[@DarkSideModeler]

I started With 800 and after 1000, 2000 and finally 5000

[@cobusprinsloo]

@@DarkSideModeler thank you

[@bobpritchard979]

Trying to search for the etched metal kit that you used on the Fuselage of the model. Could you send me the kit number so I could purchase for my build of the same model. Any thing would help. V/r Bob

[@DarkSideModeler]

Hi ! It came from Eduard. you can find several kit on this website like this one : www.eduard.com/Eduard/F-16CJ-BLOCK-50-1-48-1-2.html?cur=2

[@bobpritchard979]

I guess im Lucky. I did a hail merry and ordered that kit just before I wrote you the other day. When I ordered it, it didn't list what was in it. Thank you again. I'm so looking forward to the build. V/r Bob

[@coletoliver3977]

What is that you used to put the canopy on?

[@DarkSideModeler]

I used CA glue but you can also use white glue (it is longer and need a canopy suporting while drying.

[@coletoliver3977]

@@DarkSideModeler thanks

[@coletoliver3977]

Also what is that cloth used to put on the canopy?

[@DarkSideModeler]

@@coletoliver3977 it isn’t a cloth to clean glasses

[@coletoliver3977]

@@DarkSideModeler What is the yellow thing then?

[@GAinAsia]

great job but a little too dirty lol

[@DarkSideModeler]

Thanks very much for your comments ! I like the dirty plane but yes, a bit too dirty...😅

[@user-fk9wn7ct8v]

額外花很多錢的感覺

[@averageguy371]

While I highly applaud your skills & abilities, heavily dirtying & weathering this jet was inaccurate. F-16s in general aren't dirty (though they will have some streaking on the ventrals, bathtub & donut), & get wiped regularly & between flights. Have Glass tends to have a darker hue but anything white will be bright white. This kit depicts a pimp jet, which represents the entire wing & if it ever really looked like that, crew chiefs would be fired & would come in on the weekend to correct it, for however long it took on the wash rack. Also, pitot, AOA, air data, & total temp probes would be highly polished, as would the turkey feathers. Back before Have Glass, jets looked fairly new years after delivery. I hate to critique so much, especially since my skills don't meet yours, but I think modern USAF jets are overdone, particularly the 16. Foreign sales aircraft are a different story. This one might be underdone for one of those.

[@DarkSideModeler]

First of all, Thank you for your comment. It seems that you are a specialist so I will not discuss about all what you said. I will take into account all your interesting comments and try to be more realistic the next time.

[@woodybear8298]

I agree.