Tamiya F16 CJ Part 3 Final Paint | 1/32 Scale

[@williamfotiou7577]

That was next level work. You have a lot of skilll. I especially liked how you painted some of the markings, that was unexpected. Great work my friend.

[@pranaykumar8305]

That is brilliant work!

[@darthhokum]

Beautiful 👍

[@damonw2286]

I bought this exact same kit so I could customize it for a F-16 Pilot friend of mine. I also bought light kit from a Belgian company so I hope it works out. I have these videos tabbed for learning and reference. This looks phenomenal, and thank you for sharing your skill on this kit!

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thanks Damon, I appreciate that! It is fun building kits for folks who either flew or worked on the jets. I hope your kit build goes well, and feel free to reach out if you run into any specific questions 👍. What is the light kit?

[@Ste-_.]

I’ve found using Vallejo liquid mask is fantastic for a temporary glue and doesn’t leave any glue marks 👌🏻

[@scalemodelpursuit]

That’s a great tip, I will have to try that. Thanks for watching, and happy scale modeling!

[@taxman9910]

Hello friend, you have very impressive airbrushing skills, thank you for sharing your talent.

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thank you, that is very kind of you to say!

[@memphisusmvmc6620]

absolutely gorgeous work

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@memphisusmvmc6620]

@@scalemodelpursuit I certainly did...one question though...the chaff and flare dispensers, did you leave them bare metal (unpainted)? Im doing the same kit and it says not to paint them.

[@stevenarmer8245]

Beautiful aircraft. Amazing how it turned out. You have talent Sir. Thank you for sharing.

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thank you very much!

[@marcelburger2436]

Verry nice build and paint

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thanks very much!

[@JeremyHart1973]

Absolutely stunning! I will definitely refer back to your build when I start mine.

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it, have fun with your build it is such a great kit

[@IainHamilton]

I love my starship/dinosaur builds but learned so much watching you. Thanks from a new subscriber.🖖

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thanks for watching and subscribing, glad you enjoyed!

[@ScaleHangar182]

Cool video mate. And music is probably inspired by some channel too :D Feel scale hangar 182 vibes from this one :)

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thanks so much! Yes, you are a huge inspiration for me and your F14 Top Gun video is one of the best modeling videos out there IMO. No telling how many times I’ve watched it and has cheered me up. That’s what made me realize something like putting out modeling videos can make a difference.

[@alexpaar2708]

hello, excellent work, the weathering It is perfect, you didn't put much wear on it, , it has a good balance, I have seen other models builders from other videos that fill it with wear that it already loses its grace even look in poorly painted, but your balance is perfect , well done , 👍

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thanks for the comment, glad you like it. I kind of like to see some variety in models and this is one of my favorite aircraft, so I didn’t go crazy on the weathering.

[@JJawsyW]

Absolutely phenomenal job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thanks for watching and I appreciate the kind words!

[@thomasbell6655]

I have this model in my stash......looking forward to building it and will use your series to builds to help me, thanks. I only have one word to say on your F16...........stunning!!!!!!!!

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Wow that really does mean a lot, I still have so much to learn but that comment is very encouraging. This kit does not disappoint! So much detail and perfect fit.

[@thomasbell6655]

Your welcome......I think the weathering looks perfect, one of the best finishes I've seen on this kit.....but that just my personal opinion other may think otherwise. Thank you for the nozzle and paint info, I'll probably be using tamiya acrylics and oils when I go for my build but I'll probably build up to it with several smaller back to builds just to get "into the zone" . Looking forward to seeing what you decide to build next Scott.

[@derekwolfe5761]

I've been waiting so long for this! Thank you. Astonishing work!

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thanks I really appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed it. Are you building the same kit?

[@derekwolfe5761]

@@scalemodelpursuit Yeah it's taunting me on the shelf. Was waiting for your videos to use as reference.

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Oh great, this is my favorite kit so far, I think you will really enjoy building it. I apologize for the delay, life got busy and there were so many little details to work on.

[@williampurnomo2984]

i work for the f16s ngl you did a really good job on everything. pretty much spot on. Gj!!

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thank you!

[@justinrichardson9507]

That looks amazing! Job well done!

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Wow, thanks so much, that means a lot to me, appreciate it!

[@scottacutt2939]

Incredible work!

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thanks! Really appreciate that!

[@derrickm9808]

Wow beautiful result , impressive skill and know how but overwhelming and discouraging as a beginner trying to get into model building , maybe I should not watch these advanced kind of videos unless I can get more advanced myself .

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thanks for watching! It just takes practice, and the goal is to have fun and enjoy it. One tip I might be able to give is to buy a cheap model kit and use it just for practice. I did that with a Revell F-15 before building a nicer Academy F-15E (prior to starting the channel). I used the Revell kit to practice air brushing, and the defferent layers of paint and weathering. It gave me confidence to build a nicer kit, and took the pressure off. Now I try to just get a little better with each model and figure what works for me. Also, from personal experience, it is easy to fall into a trap of comparing yourself to others. I then called the channel the Pursuit because I wanted to enjoy the process of getting better with each project. Hope that helps, Happy scale modeling!

[@fabiosilva3799]

A work of art...congratulations! To this day I don't understand why Tamiya didn't make the 2-seat version of the F-16.

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thank you, much appreciated. Good point point about the 2-seater, that would be interesting to build!

[@flintarizaga1433]

Really enjoy your work. I want to get started on mine. Depending where you are in Texas I may have to inspect it personally. ;)

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thanks! LOL

[@I.C.Models]

Awesome build mate. Tamiya should upgrade their 1/32 kits. Trumpeter has a wider range of modern fighters but there's so many fitment issues with their kits.

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thank you, I appreciate the comment. I will most likely try a 1/32 Trumpeter kit to get the “full experience” because they do have some kits I like, especially they A6 and A7

[@tabouretcosmique]

Hello! First of all BEAUTIFUL build. I am so impressed with your skills genuinely.I started making models a year ago and I still have so much to learn. I wondered why you spray the surfacer is such light coats. They almost look dry to me, and dry usually means grainy and not smooth surfacer?? Is it because you don't wanna affect the panel lines by overspraying them? But how do you still manage do get such a smooth finish?

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Hey thank you for the kind message! I love that you are in the learning mode, I am too. That’s actually why I named the channel the “Pursuit” because I hope to always keep learning new things. On the primer roughness, I do try to keep paint applications thin to preserve details, but I do like to go back with 1000 grit sanding sponge and smooth it out a little before painting. Same thing after each coat of paint and clear

[@tabouretcosmique]

@@scalemodelpursuit I guess making models is one of those discipline where you never stop learning, right 😄 Thank you for the tip! I also do that with 3000 grit sponges from tamiya on my primer coats. Is 3000 too much of a grit? Also yeah, I guess I should do that on every coat of paint and clear, as you say!

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Absolutely never stop learning! 3000 works too

[@CorvusSapien]

Fantastic video, and great resul! What machine is that which you are using to create the custom stencils?

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thanks! Appreciate that! The machine is a Silhouette Portrait

[@Medigato]

I wonder how many hours took to complete this gorgeous model?

[@scalemodelpursuit]

@@Medigato thanks for watching and the nice compliment. I would guess a 100 or more but honestly no idea, haha

[@strifcon]

@Scale Model Pursuit How did you measure the paint mix for main body paint and what are you using @7:05 to cut the masking tape?

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thanks for watching! @3:24 gives an example of the ratio of the colors of paint. I had done some searching on google to try and find an approximate mix for the colors suggested in the instructions. So I probably just put 4 times as much XF-19 than I did XF-66, etc. The mask cutting machine is a Silhouette Portrait 3.

[@stephanecaille2817]

Waouh.... félicitations. Je m abonne sans hésiter. Mais pourquoi Tamiya propose autant de détails qui seront ensuite cachés lors de l assemblage ( mitrailleuse, moteur) c est dommage. J utilise également la gamme de peinture X de Tamiya. Merci pour tes astuces de mélange. Connais tu un mélange pour obtenir l Insigna white ? Bravo pour ce F16!!!!

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Thank you so much for your message and subscribing to the channel! I think I found a mix ratio for insignia white using XF colors. Let me try to mix it and compare it to my Tamiya LP insignia white. Will let you know if it is a pretty close match.

[@scalemodelpursuit]

For insignia white try mixing 10 to 12 parts XF-2 white to 1 part XF-55 Deck Tan. I tried it and compared to my LP-35 and it seems very close. Should look off-white with a very slight tan hue.

[@B501R]

Why Maverick never flown F-16?😅😅

[@markakeogh]

Can I ask please how you made the stencil for the pattern that sits on top of the spine of the fuselage .

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Yeah I just did a computer scan of the decal sheet with my printer, and then brought the scanned image into the Silhouette software. The mask material is called frisket film, and the silhouette cutter does a nice job with it.

[@markakeogh]

@@scalemodelpursuit thank you

[@davidm6256]

What was the time limit from start to finish, how long did it take you??

[@scalemodelpursuit]

I think I worked on it over a 5 month span or so

[@thomasbell6655]

Can I ask what needle n jet size your spray with Scott ?

[@scalemodelpursuit]

The CR+ has a 0.4 and 0.2 mm nozzle. Long answer, almost all of it was sprayed with the 0.2 at 15-20 psi because I use lacquer thinner to thin my Tamiya paints for long spray sessions. I didn’t use much Vajello Model Air on this kit, and for those paints I have a tough time with the 0.2 mm nozzle because they clog up on me unless it is just a quick spray on a small part. For clear varnishes and primer on large areas I will swap out to the 0.4 mm needle/nozzle Hope that helps

[@tntkop]

Any tips for air brushing? I’ve had two air brushes and both of them lasted literally one time. Not one project. One use. I cannot get the paint to flow through the airbrush. I don’t know if I’m mixing my paint too think or too thin. Any help from anyone?

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Sorry to hear that, I know that is frustrating as that happened to me on my first attempt at air brushing. A good place to start might be about 50% paint to 50% thinner. Of course the thinner has to match the paint type, but there are some tricks here too. What brand of paints are you trying to use?

[@tntkop]

@@scalemodelpursuit I was using the Tamiya paints, like the X-1 Black, etc. Also tried the Testors brand. It was like my airbrushes were clogging up. Now I’m using Vallejo Model Color and the Vallejo Model Air, but I’m doing it all with brushes now. I’m still coming out with some quality paint jobs. I’m 62 and been doing models most of my life, so I’ve gotten pretty good with the brushes. But my hands aren’t as steady as they once were, which is why I finally upgraded to the air brush. But it’s been nothing but frustration so far. And it gets expensive buying them. And no one around here works on them. Any help is greatly appreciated!

[@scalemodelpursuit]

ok thanks for the info. What type of airbrush do you have? I would encourage you not to give up, I almost did but once you figure it out airbrushing can become one of the most enjoyable parts of the process because of the effects you can achieve. If your airbrush can handle solvents, Alclad II has a fantastic airbrush cleaner but be sure to wear a respirator and gloves. Might be strong enough to soak some of the parts and get it working again. For Tamiya Acrylic paints, they are acrylic lacquers, so you can use lacquer thinner or Isopropyl alcohol as a thinner base. If you’re airbrush can handle lacquer thinner, and you can vent you area where you are spraying, My go-to thinner is Mr Color Leveling Thinner because it has a paint retarder added into it. But you can also use regular lacquer thinner. If your airbrush can’t handle lacquer thinner (because of the seals and o-rings) you can use Isopropyl Alcohol (I get mine at Walmart). Factors in clogging: 1-Nozzle/needle size: the smaller the nozzle the thinner the paint should be. Here is a rough guide for Tamiya paints: 0.4mm nozzle 40-50% thinner 20-25 psi 0.2mm nozzle 60-70% thinner 15-20 psi 0.15mm nozzle 80-90% thinner 5-10 psi -For Vallejo Model air: I use a 0.4mm nozzle at 25psi and I only use Airbrush Flow improver 50% with these paints! This was huge for me. I almost threw out my Vallejo paints I was so frustrated with the clogging. Using Vallejo flow improver as the thinner was the secret! For thinning Tamiya paints with Isopropyl Alcohol, there is a fantastic home brew thinner from Barbatos Rex that I make at home and use. Here is the link to that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKiycnuIqdVqiKcsi=YXHGONjaTiXHiug3 2- Cleaning Use the same solvent or thinning medium to clean the airbrush that was used to thin the paint. I have accidentally use the wrong solvent and the paint immediately clumps up in the airbrush. I pretty much completely clean my airbrush unless I am painting several things in a row. 3- water in the compressed air. I had clogging problems and then realized I had not drained the water separator frequently enough on my compressors air filter. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions -Scott

[@tntkop]

@@scalemodelpursuit Thank you for all this info! This is exactly the type of help I was looking for. Both airbrushes I had were the IWATA air brushes. They cost about $150 each. I do all my air brushes and primer applications in well ventilated area, so that’s not a problem. What type of air brushes do you use? I’m ready to invest in a good quality one. Thanks! PS - I’m also named Scott. LOL

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Hey Scott! Glad this helped. I have a Harder & Steenbeck Infinity CR+ 2 in 1 that I ordered from SprayGunner.com. I really like the design of the airbrush, they are easy to disassemble for cleaning and the nozzle component is a decent size so it is easy to clean. The 2 in 1 comes with a 0.4mm needle/nozzle and a 0.2mm setup, so I have found it to be very versatile. The chrome finish is awesome and it has stood up to constant use with lacquer thinner and airbrush cleaner. You can also order it with one size needle and buy the other size later. spraygunner.com/on-sale-discounted-or-used/open-box-harder-steenbeck-infinity-cr-2-in-1-0-15-0-4mm-v2-0/ I’m sure there are many good airbrushes out there but I have really enjoyed this one. Let me know how it turns out with your new airbrush!

[@johnson5657]

Are trying to sell it on eBay saw the exact same in eBay for a crazy 950

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Wow 950? No that’s not me on eBay but maybe I should try!

[@emirerdem1083]

3:22 parts ?

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Parts means the ratio of paint

[@jacekbrylka8837]

BEAUTIFUL MODELING WORK to begin with. The model is really great. I have a question with what I cut out the markings at the beginning of the video. Thanks for the answer Best from Poland

[@scalemodelpursuit]

Hello Jacek, if you are referring to @7:05 in the video that is a Silhouette Portrait 3 cutting machine, and I am using Tamiya Kamoi Tape (it’s the 40mm wide paper like stuff). Since then I bought Tamiya masking sheet #87130 and it works much better on the cutting machine. Hope this answers it, let me know.

[@jacekbrylka8837]

@@scalemodelpursuit Hi , thanks for your Help !!! that's what I'm looking for.