In late 1986,
Indonesia placed an order for 12 F-16s. Under the code name Peace Bima-Sena, 8
F-16As and 4 F-16Bs were delivered by 1989. Like several export countries,
Indonesia decided to add their own unique camo scheme called the 'Blue Spot'
scheme. It consisted of three tones of blue, in a wrap-around camo scheme. Thus
making Indonesia the only country to wear such a scheme. The scheme was replaced
in 1999, with a two-tone Fulcrum style camo, called the 'Millennium' scheme that
they wear to this day.
The uniqueness
of the scheme attracted me to it immediately. Second to my affinity for
the Venezuelan camo, I was drawn to this Blue Spot scheme for a long time.
Aztec once again came to the rescue with a superb sheet of both the Blue
Spot and Millennium schemes (see my review for more details).
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Being a big fan of the family
model Vipers, I couldn't resist making a/c #TS-1602, the second of four F-16Bs
delivered. The kit is V5, cockpit is Black Box.
Paint is Model
Master. A note on the colors....the instructions specify FS35414 for the light
blue color. This is much too turquoise and rich, and does not match any of the
pics I had. Duck Egg Blue FS25622, is a much better match. FS35164 Intermediate
Blue and FS35109 FS Blue round out the all blue scheme. The camo was very tricky
to apply and it being wrap-around made it even more challenging. Nothing some
paper masks and tac worms couldn't handle though! Though in itself it took about
6 hours to paint. The results are well worth it, as you can see here.
Future coats came next, and the
decals went on flawlessly. A wash with my fave-The Detailer, and she was ready
for dullcoat, which went on like silk. My ref pics showed an interesting loadout
of fuel tanks, with a baggage pod on Sta, 7. I emulated this loadout, and also
saw a pic with some AIM-9Js on the wingtips. Something you don't see everyday,
so I mixed the two loadouts.
Another
thoroughly enjoyable Viper build for me, and couldn't have been timed better. I
dedicate this to all our Indonesian ARC brethren out there. Enjoy your day!
Daniel
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