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[@stephenullman4534]

There is absolutely no way I could bring myself to do all that masking. I would end up in the loony bin. But it was a real treat to see it done. Wonderful build. Extremely well done!

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much! If I’m being honest I was very close to becoming technically insane! Glad you enjoyed my insanity, cheers!😁🤪

[@stevenarmer8245]

Amazing paint job. You have more patience than i do obviously. Great job & thanks for sharing

[@machmodels]

thank you! i’m glad you like it, i’m sure most people have the patience… just need some good content on in the background :)

[@davidjefferis4467]

Delighted to see Derek. Figures seem to be a vanishing breed in many kits today, though Tamiya's sculpting is top notch.

[@machmodels]

I couldn’t agree more! Usually I stay away from figures due to soft details however when I saw “Derek” I know I had to build him up!

[@fhbooker]

Awesome job. That masking looked a huge job. Patience of a saint, lol

[@machmodels]

thank you mate!! haha all i needed was a good series on and i was good to go!

[@RubyMarkLindMilly]

Looks incredible what a scheme best F 16 build I've seen

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much!! Glad you like the build :)

[@lesthiele4921]

That sir was a great build, not my favourite scheme, but we all do what we like and that is tne good thing about this hobby, very best regards from Australia 👍👍👍👍

[@machmodels]

thank you mate! definitely a rather unique scheme so i can see why it’s a little bit hit or miss!🤣

[@yarders9191]

Wow, what a paint Job. Your persistence definitely paid off. I think I’d have lost the plot even after just masking the tail. Seriously cool

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much buddy! Really appreciate it☺️😉

[@TheNorbica]

Very nice job done there Sir! The only thing I'm missing is the ponytail of Captain Fiedler peeping out from the helmet 😊.

[@machmodels]

Thank you mate!! Haha very true I should’ve tried to find a resin figure of her!🤣

[@MrArcheopteryx]

Well done! Looks awesome and totally unique. You have a gift for shades, contrasts and textures. One of the most beautiful fighter jet even penned by men. Derek is a happy pilot.

[@machmodels]

Thank you so much!! I’m sure Derek is more than happy being cemented in the cockpit for eternity!

[@nielsdorhout058]

I really like the honesty of your build, it is "perfect" but its not. You kept it real. Some of the YT builders are so pro that is a level the most of us will never reach. Well done sir 👌🏼

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much! I like to think of it a little bit of a selling point of my channel, achievable models! Fingers crossed I may be able to get close to what those pros can do on one or two builds but for now I am definitely enjoying how it is🤙🏻

[@kevinlee583]

What a beautiful piece of artwork! Beautiful job with the intricate details and colors too! Bravo 🙌 and congratulations on your work on this project ! Keep up the amazing work man!

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much sir! Really appreciate it🤙🏻

[@Jelly-B]

Very impressive Mr Mach. That s certainly one falcon thats fighting fit. Keep up the great content

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much bud! Glad it gets your approval :)

[@richmagoni6262]

Excellent Viper! For future F-16 builds...the LEFs (leading edge flaps) do not "droop" like the flaperons and horizontal stabilators do when hydraulic pressure is depleted. When on the ground, the LEFs should be at the 2 degrees up position. I wish Tamiya provided a bit more info regarding proper flight control positioning in the instructions.

[@machmodels]

Thank you! Super useful information as well, i’ll make sure to refer back to this when it’s time for another F16 build! Cheers :)

[@ChristianSchroter]

Hello mr.mach!the pilot looks a bit like a nasa astronaut.thank you for sharing. With sticky greetings.christian

[@machmodels]

Haha yeah he does! Thank you very much😁🤙🏻

[@Robmlufc]

That's fantastic! I have been torn between the Tamiya F16 and F15E. Amazing paint job. I see Kinetic were due to bring out a Dream Viper but seems to have been cancelled 😪

[@machmodels]

Thank you dude!! I know real shame… however it might still be on the table, I think just some delays!

[@davidnyeste7282]

Very impressive build. I've always had a love for the F16 ever since watching the Iron eagle movies back in the late 80's. The detailing on the pilot was amazing, definitely something to consider adding to future builds (if they are supplied).

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much! My love for the F16 started when I saw them at RIAT just dancing around the sky like it was nothing! Hopefully more manufacturers will start supplying them!

[@flyboyu777]

Looks great! Don't think I want to take on that crazy maze of masking though. . . .

[@machmodels]

Thank you! Haha I don’t blame you!🤣😁

[@paullomax-u2u]

Thats a new one never seen that masking effect before being nice one

[@machmodels]

Thank you sir! Was a right pain but I think it came out okay!☺️

[@septiccalling8341]

That's fabulous! A terrific job of work......love it 👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻 Very enjoyable watch 👀

[@machmodels]

thank you very much! i’m glad you enjoyed it as well, hope to see you again at the channel soon :?

[@septiccalling8341]

@@machmodels......of course!

[@EdBert]

Simply gorgeous! Is this an older kit? Only reason I'm asking it that I am about finished with my 1st ever 1/32 aircraft from Tamiya (having done a few dozen of their kits in 1/48) and I had no fitment issues or seams and gaps to deal with. The precision of the 1/32 F4U-1A is off the charts good. Some parts fit so precisely and tightly that they almost snap into position on their own. Once or twice I had parts that would not fit because the mating surfaces had airbrushed paint on them, sheesh!

[@machmodels]

Thank you! It is a bit on the older side - but generally the overwhelming theme with Tamiya kits is whenever they have been produced they are gems!👌🏻☺️

[@Rab_1967]

Is this the F16 sitting in the display case @ Hannants London? If so, well done! It's a beauty.

[@machmodels]

It sure is!! Thanks a lot I hope it looked just as good in real life!

[@liamcorcoran8575]

You aircraft terminology in the video was pretty on point. Only things that were off was the anti static dischargers and the stabilators. (Stabilator is the combined control where the elevator and horizontal stabiliser move as one unit common thing on modern fighter jets. Increases the surface area of the control surface while reducing drag and keeping the aircraft stable) Really cool video might have to look at making this kit myself.

[@machmodels]

Thank you so much for confirming! Need to probably do a little more research next time! I can’t recommend the kit enough it was such a joy (not the masking though🤣)

[@cushionmonkey9535]

Fantastic piece of work, looking forward to future builds. The rails don’t have a name as such and are usually just referred too as ejection seat guide rails from what I can tell.

[@machmodels]

thank you very much, I was also looking around and had no clue what the technical name was! looking forward to seeing you again soon!

[@Falconeer84]

No, that part is called the seat support, that long rod in the middle is actually the rocket motor, which drives the seat out the cockpit

[@wizbears]

You have it correct. They are called the ejection seat guide rails. The center "rod" is the ejection seat catapult rocket. It is responsible for launching the seat out of the aircraft. Underneath the seat is another rocket that keeps the seat straight. I worked F-16s for 15 years and my main job was an egress systems technician. The tail flash on this model was my first duty station. Awesome job on the model by the way.

[@machmodels]

@@wizbears Wow that is so cool! I must admit I am jealous as the F16 is my favourite fast jet so it must've been very cool to work on them. Thanks for checking it out :)

[@machmodels]

@@Falconeer84 Thank you for confirming!!

[@_mossie_]

been watching the build take shape bit by bit on your Instagram! love the final result and keep up the amazing work on the videos and builds!! 😁

[@machmodels]

thank you very much dude! Really appreciate it😁😁

[@_mossie_]

@@machmodels no problem mate! whats next do you reckon?

[@machmodels]

@@_mossie_ I think it is time for me to take on a Buccaneer...

[@_mossie_]

@@machmodels oooooo nice! its my favourite aircraft :)

[@TDog-ic7do]

Wow, I know how you feel. Been there done that, to feel the frustration and monotony of doing masking can be very tedious.

[@machmodels]

It’s not fun right! Lots of back pain and boredom!! Why do we do it🤣

[@HammerheadModelMaking]

Excellent work!

[@machmodels]

thank you very much!! really appreciate it :)

[@blackmamba3427]

Awesome video and workmanship ❤❤

[@machmodels]

Thank you sir!👌🏻😉

[@SupraGuy1722]

Absolutely amazing, great job👌

[@machmodels]

Thank you buddy! Really appreciate it

[@jameshall1300]

Very cool build you got there. The paint job was worth the work. I have the1/32 academy kit of the Viper myself. The engineering isn't anywhere close to the Tamiya one, but I got it and bunch of resin goodies fo $75. Planning for Greek or what-if Ukrainian scheme.

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much! I would love to do a Hellenic viper they are gorgeous looking! Send me the build when you’ve done it I would love to see!

[@neilhaas]

Looking very nice amazing.❤😊

[@machmodels]

Thanks Neil!!

[@neilhaas]

The F-16 with over 4,000 built is used by all the air forces of the world all corners of the globe. I like this model F-16 CJ Viper demo team nice build nice work on jet. I have a wooden model F-16 & die cast model US Air Force. ❤😊🎉🤩☺️😁🤓😎

[@machmodels]

Thanks Neil for the facts! Super interesting!!

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

By many airforces, certainly not by all.

[@Bryan-cs9to]

Brilliant work and excellent choice in paint scheme! IMO the only thing possibly missing is to do the panel lines with dark gray washes/panel liner, but that is just a personal preference. This is the first time I've seen your channel and subbed keep up the great work!

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much dude! I did actually ponder the decision to add a panel wash as that is something that I usually do, however, I didn’t want it to take away from the masking which I was spent so long doing! Thanks again :)

[@thomasbell6655]

Excellent build, just subbed as your previous work are models I have in my stash and are projects ill be building over the next year or so. Your a very talented builder.

[@thomasbell6655]

Also, I'm sure your videos will inspire me to raise my game to the next level. I'm not sure about yourself or other builders but I always strive to make my next kit better than the last which can sometimes make it daunting to start the next one as we strive for perfection.. I've also learnt to research my builds very carefully as some kits are just terrible know matter the time effort and skill one has.

[@thomasbell6655]

Sorry, just one other thing to say Luke, I've just read your profile"about", and was astounded to know you've only been modelling for a few year!!!! Wow.....serious respect.

[@machmodels]

thank you so much dude! I follow your philosophy of pushing myself on every build, whether that be a challenging scheme like in this video or using new techniques! I hope that the channel can provide a reference for builds and also some new techniques for you to try! Thanks again :)

[@flyboy9367]

Wow, looks fab!

[@machmodels]

thank you! glad you like it :)

[@graniebezcenzury3808]

It is the best f 16 1/32 build video

[@machmodels]

Definitely the best 1:32 F16!! Not sure about the video though😁✌🏼

[@4321olleH]

Incredible build! I wish I was this good. I was wondering if somewhere you had a list of paints you used for this kit? When I model I tend to use videos as guidance (I'm not that good to do it on my own). Thanks.

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much! To be honest I’m pretty sure I used all ammo mig brand - matt black, compass grey, ghost grey!

[@4321olleH]

@@machmodels Thank you!

[@marcusaureliusantoninusaug2161]

Great job! Outstanding really. You picked one of the hardest camo schemes and it came off well. I can only imagine the pain you went through while masking. I suffer from ADHD and once did a digital camo (with masks) I had to do it in 3 stages of each about 10 days, with months in between. I nearly lost my mind. Masking has always been the hardest and most hated thing to do for me in scale modelling. I love the hobby and I don't feel stressed while painting or assembling parts, it's just the masking that tests me to the fullest :) Thanks for sharing your projects, the finished models look great on your channel! I wonder how the camo pattern was done on the real jet, also by painting or by vinyl wrapping? My guess is they plotted it on a large plotting machine and then vinyl wrapped the hex-camo on the jet. Probably quicker than masking and painting it. What do you think?

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much! I think I have to agree with you, the sheer amount of masking on that bird was just mind bogglingly annoying in the end. But my mentality for modelling is trying to push myself in a different area for each build. In regard to the real jet, I weirdly think they would’ve masked it off and painted it. I feel like using that amount of vinyl might’ve potentially affected the airflow over the surface? I might be speaking out of my bum there but who knows!! Thank you very much for the comment and I hope you enjoy the rest of the content🤙🏻❤️

[@costalangel20]

Nice build! Where did you get you ladder from?

[@TscaleMB]

Awesome! Whats next??

[@machmodels]

thank you mate! I think it is time for me to take on a Buccaneer... right! ;)

[@TscaleMB]

@@machmodels Definitely!

[@darthhokum]

Fantastic work 👍👍👍

[@machmodels]

thank you very much!

[@darthhokum]

@@machmodels 🤝

[@rickbourn971]

This was an awesome build! On my wish list!Do you have the part or item number for the mask set? I know it exists but I can’t find it anywhere.

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much dude! I’m glad you like it, yup here’s a link to the 1/32 mask set however they do a 1/72 and a 1/48: www.super-hobby.co.uk/products/F-16C-Viper-Demo-Team-Venom-40349419.html Hope that helps!

[@cavini225]

Belíssimo trabalho, a escolha das cores ficaram perfeitas.

[@machmodels]

Thank you! Glad you liked it🤙🏻

[@골골-s9o]

awesome flap+aileron > flaperon 21:10 fixed wing

[@machmodels]

Thank you for the comment buddy!!

[@RED121572]

What is your technique for removing paint, so other pieces can be cemented into place?

[@machmodels]

Well if there is a lot of paint in the way of parts i’ll just use either some sandpaper of my scalpel to gently scrape away the paint. If there’s only a little most the time the cement can eat it’s way through it because I only use acrylics which aren’t as strong as other alternatives! Hope that helped😁

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

@@machmodels ... most of* the time, the cement ca eat its* way (it's = it is) through ...

[@bastiandijkstra6832]

Beautiful!

[@machmodels]

Thank you so much!

[@paulshrimplin4032]

Great job.

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much!😁

[@combataviationdefence]

Nice video

[@nicolasnicou2859]

Is rhe real model an F16c? If so what changes need to be done on the kit to make it one.. as its an f16cj? Thanks

[@machmodels]

Honestly I really am not 100% sure so I won’t tell you something which isn’t correct, fingers crossed someone else is a little more knowledgeable and lets us know😄

[@IliasVanHende]

What kits would You recomend for a beginner?

[@machmodels]

Depends! If you want the whole package and an easy introduction I would go for a kit from Airfix’s Starter Set range, something a little more challenging you could have a look at Tamiya’s kits as their engineering is incredible! Overall i’d say try to do a subject you are passionate about as it gives you a little extra joy with your finished model :)

[@IliasVanHende]

@@machmodels Thanks!

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Great build and sensational paint job! Just cannot understand why someone would hold an item in the bare hand to spray paint it. Would at least wear gloves or, better, put that thing in a spray booth.

[@machmodels]

Thank you very much! Haha yeah I‘m starting to wear gloves more. In regards to spraying, for filming purposes I’ll spray in front of the white background first then once the I’m done filming i’ll move the model to my spray booth and continue the rest of my painting off camera! Hope that answers your questions😁👍🏻

[@fredgilchrist2414]

Where did the snake mask??

[@machmodels]

I’m not too sure what you are asking here😅

[@Ste-_.]

You could’ve used strips of Tamiya 1mm/2mm/3mm masking tape to keep the masking uniform….and quicker 😂

[@Vladislav-m7q]

Спасибо...я как раз сейчас его делаю

[@machmodels]

No problem! Best of luck☺️