After the 1/72 prototype seen on another page, next the F-16 CCV was made...
 

 

F-16 CCV
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The old Hasegawa F-16 CCV parts are seen here. The decals are for a tail with CCV titels, but also a YF-16 tail.

For this model it was choosen that a later Hasegawa "F-16A Plus" kit was to be combined with this old Hasegawa F-16 CCV kit (no. 621). (look here for a 1/72 F-16A KLu...). The reason is that the old Hasegawa F-16 CCV kit has odd shapes, raised panels and being somewhat simple. Converting the better F-16A "Plus" kit to a CCV seemed a better option. It would provide a finer and more accurate a F-16 as the model has inscribed panels lines and far better shapes.

 

The nose of the CCV is very pointy in the real aircraft, much more than the later standard F-16 nose. See below for a comparison of the older and newer kit....

So the old Hasegawa kit CCV nose was cut off with a razor saw and "crafted" onto the F-16A "Plus". More filling and sanding was needed but now a sharp thin nose was there.

Filling and sanding...
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The result is a much more pointier nose as on the first F-16's and also the CCV.

For the seat, the CCV part #B36 was used which looks like an "old type" seat. Add some detail from scrap like harness/ straps from tape. 

The model also got the small original type "early block" horizontal stabilizers #B37 + B38 from the CCV kit. The same is for the vertical tail, the CCV tail #A5 was set onto the model. It has a thin tail and the correct rear fairing base shape. 

The CCV thin wheels #B20 and 2 section nose wheel doors #B35 were also used. (later, the F-16 got a single nose door).

Only minor filler in other areas is needed. Some white glue to close gaps is sufficient, like at the CCV forward strakes and rear ventral fins. 

The base coat was white, seen here;  applied with the airbrush, using Revell Aqua white #301 acrylic.

Next, the required colours were applied, in parallel and similarly with the F-16 prototype. Masking was a lot of work. 

The model got the decals from the old F-16 CCV kit of Hasegawa for the CCV markings on the tail. The white stripes on the vertical tail got an underlying white spare decal to prevent "shining through".  These decals were fine.

The canopy frame was painted black and will be set open. Finally, a metal nose pitot was added made from a thin needle. To protect the model, decals and to get an even gloss sheen, with the airbrush a coat of MR.HOBBY GUNZE SANGYO H30 acrylic clear was added. 

The small CCV model is seen here......

Another nice couple of F-16's  in the 1/72 F-16 model collection. 

 

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