1/48 Hasegawa F-16A 

Fighting Falcon Venezuelan Air Force

by Freddy Pedrique

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Here is my F-16A built from the Hasegawa Kit. The model was basically built out of the box, with the exception of minor scratchbuilding in the cockpit, the Python IV missiles, and after-market decals. The kit has an exceptional fit, I  really had no headache building it. The paint scheme was done using Model Masters paint  from Testors. Some weathering was applied with a wash of water-based black after the post shading. The Python IV missiles come from Eagle Designs, and the decals from Aztec.

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I used as reference, pictures taken myself of a/c FAV4226, based in Base Aerea El Libertador in 2003, where the Falcons have their nest. They are operated and by Grupo Aereo de Caza Nr. 16, and have been protecting the Venezuelan's sky for over 23 years.  

Actually, I built this kit not only because I'm impressed by the F-16's performance, but by the unique camouflage worn by the FAV's Falcons. Soon I will be  posting a F-16B with impressive tail art commemorating the 20th anniversary in FAV service. 

I hope you enjoy it.

Freddy 

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Photos and text © by Freddy Pedrique