Aztec
has recently released its second in a series of F-16 sheets. This Venimous
Vipers II sheet depicts aircraft from the Indonesian (TNI-AU) and Italian
(AMI) Air Forces. For the Indonesian Vipers, you have a choice of four
aircraft, an A and B model, in both the old 'Blue Spot' and newer
'Millennium' scheme. These are Block 15 OCU aircraft and were acquired in
1989 under the Peace Bim-Sena program. They serve with Sqwadron Udara 3.
Italy has recently acquired
several F-16A and B ADF models as an interim measure until their
Eurofighter squadrons come online. The aicraft were pulled from AMARC
stores under the Peace Caesar program, signed in 2001.
Deliveries began in July 2003, and will continue through November
2004. The A models have the ADF bulge and bird slicer antennas on
the nose. The B model ADFs do not have the bulge, but do have bird
slicers on the nose. The 34 aircraft acquired serve on 5o and 37o Stormo
of the AMI.
The instruction sheet
features colorful, and beautifully done paint schemes. The Indonesian camo
being done by ARC's very own Alex Sidharta.
Well done Alex! He wanted to let everyone know that there are two
slight corrections however... |
On the
Millennium scheme, the center tank, not the center pylon is painted
FS34233. All pylons, tanks (other than the center), TERs, and launchers
are FS36307. The Blue Spot scheme is very
colorful, not your ordinary gray scheme, and is unique to the
Indonesian Vipers. It is also a wrap around scheme, and will take some
patience to apply. The Millennium scheme was adopted, aptly, in 2000. This
is a more sedate, yet still unique and interesting scheme featuring
FS36307 and FS34233 which is a rough equivalent to a Fulcrum scheme. The
Italian scheme is just a standard two-tone gray USAF scheme. But look
rather
interesting with red,white and green roundels.
The decals are printed crisply, with perfect register and vivid
color. Stencils are also provided on a second sheet and enough are
present to make two complete aircraft. I've used Aztec decals before and
had no trouble with translucency or setting solutions. Their decals go on
very well, and look great. I'm currently building an Indonesian F-16B, and
it will be in the Blue Spot scheme, circa 1993. Check the boards for the
progress. |
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If
you're a Viper nut like me, I highly recommend this sheet. Yet
another Venimous Viper sheet is promised in the future, I can't wait!
Daniel |
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