Scale model assembly | F-16 COCKPIT | Italeri 1/12

[@charlie418791]

Cool kit. Built one a few years back. One of my favorites. Nice work. 👍

[@Bob-b7x6v]

The F-16 was one of the first fighters to use Hands-Off-Throttle and Stick flight controls instead of an analog throttle quadrant and a floor-mounted stick. It also mounted weapons selection buttons on the throttle.

[@scottbuildsthemall5124]

Very nice work! I built the original release several years ago and have the F-102 cockpit kit in my stash. Fun build!

[@AlanToon-fy4hg]

That was originally an ESCI kit released in the middle 1980's.

[@ModelCatBoris]

Now it's clear why the kit has so many defects, but the decals are of excellent quality. Thank you!

[@arohk1579]

They were much better, I had both. I thought the F-104 was better, I just preferred the old school look.

[@ModelCatBoris]

This set is really great. I was amazed when I found out that it was designed in 1984 without using computer technology, by hand. Thanks Italeri for delighting us with such interesting and old-school sets!

[@dolyharianto]

1/12 action figures are very popular nowadays, they probably thought what the heck let's get some piece of the action 😅😅

[@foxbat3358]

very nice job❤

[@Bob-b7x6v]

I've seen ACES II on display at a local airshow, they have sheepskin cushions for pilot comfort.

[@ModelCatBoris]

I saw it in the pictures👍

[@laMoort]

Beautiful ❤

[@Planehazza]

Only half way through but loving the work thus far. Is there a C variant of the viper cockpit in this scale?

[@ModelCatBoris]

If I'm not mistaken, only the F-104 and F-16 cockpit exists(

[@joakimthorn3270]

After watching thid video i ordered one cockpit for myself to build, excellent work!

[@ModelCatBoris]

Thanks and happy building!

[@Bob-b7x6v]

That's an antique Fighting Falcon cockpit alright. Wish Italeri would do a sub-tool with the Charlie Juliet Viper instrument panel and side consoles.

[@200865mark]

Can you imagine a 1/12 plane to go with the cockpit 😊

[@ModelCatBoris]

He'll need his own room😀

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Decal setter for adhesive rivets? That's something to remember.

[@r199ers]

...nice build. How does the pilot close his visor? Bet you lost the small, round knob to close? I completed mine, but hated the paper harnesses so I made mine from 2mm ribbon & dyed it the right colour. Also added the 'mock' sheepskin seating. Fun build but with many flaws. The F-104 cockpit is also in the stash......

[@ModelCatBoris]

I didn't lose it😀 I forgot about it. In the photos at the end of the video it's still there! Thank you.

[@r199ers]

@@ModelCatBoris ....Phew! There it is.....love it.

[@ModelCatBoris]

The seats are made of sheepskin, was it an aftermarket or did you make them yourself? If so, what was it made of? Share your experience.

[@r199ers]

@@ModelCatBoris .....sure, I used a jewellery polishing cloth (as it was quite thick & 'furry'). Then with clothing dye, I dyed it black. Looks good as 'looks' in scale.

[@ModelCatBoris]

Great idea. Thanks

[@PerisModels]

Excellent work my friend Very steady hand 😮

[@ModelCatBoris]

Thanks👍

[@Bob-b7x6v]

Slava Ukraini!