Never change the way you present your videos...I watch certain builders on YT who I respect and admire for their builds and videos, but yours have that little bit extra about them. Your personal experiences combined with information you share is worth so much more than what other builders share from books....outstanding.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Steve! I'm glad you enjoyed the extras from an F-16 technician's point of view in this one 😃

the added stories make this video that much better

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Hi tanitatt, thanks for your comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the stories! I guess I'll have to build another F-16 model sometime and tell some more tales. :-)

@tanitatt

6 жыл бұрын

Max_Afterburner my uncle was the person that got me into model building and he flew with the navy during ww2 and would tell me all,sorts of stories while building models ....

There are a lot of 'good' model channels. Some are VERY good. There a few that are excellent. This one is a LEGEND!

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, gosh, thanks Owen! 😄

Don’t know a better way to say this: you are a kickass model builder!!!

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Gosh, thanks! 😄

You POINTY HEAD! I doubt you'll see this but I gotta say, I enjoy your jabs at the crew chiefs! I'm a crew chief who's about to retire and it just cracks me up how we'll always jab at each other! Been a follower of your channel for years and I'm diving into your back catalogue. I always enoy your stories about your time in the AF brother.

@MaxAfterburner

8 ай бұрын

Hi curtjurgens5538, Congratulations on your upcoming retirement Knuckle Dragger! Thanks for your service and "Aim High. Air Force!" 😉

Your stories about the real F16 are great! Helps us modelers to make models ore real.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks meneerjansen00, I'm glad you enjoyed the stories from the flight line!

From one Air Force vet to another, thank you for your service! I've just found your videos, and am having a great time watching your craftsmanship!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, and I salute you Brother Airman! I hope you enjoy them all :-)

I grew up outside of Tucson, about an hour south. I frequented Tucson and drove right by the boneyard and DM AFB. I loved it. Seeing all the 16's & 10's made the trip worth it. I now live in Phoenix a few miles from Luke AFB. Home of the F16 training. Now, F35's. It so awesome.

@MaxAfterburner

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jenson, we tried to get the F-35 at the Tucson AZANG 162FW, but we lost out to Luke. At least it will be quiet for people living in the Old Pueblo. 🤫

@jensonhartmann3630

3 жыл бұрын

Buncha buzzkills, man... I live in Phoenix now, and I get to see the F35's from time to time if I'm on the west side. Pretty awesome.

I love that you included the static dischargers. In fact, I hope to be a fighter pilot in the USAF one day flying F-35’s. I’m so obsessed with fighters that I draw them a lot, and last year at my local air show the F-16 Viper Demo Team loved my drawing of their jet so much they took me out to the flight line where I got to do a walk around of the jet, take some pictures, and meet the pilot, Toro. They then gave me a broken static wick from the jet! I have since framed the signed drawing and the pictures with my F-16 static wick sitting right next to them.

@MaxAfterburner

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dubbs71, I wish you success in your quest! Probably one of the greatest jobs in the world is to be a pilot. That was great of the Demo team to give you a personal tour. The static dischargers scared me. I always thought one day I'd be doing maintenance on the viper and would poke my eye or something!

I like the fact that u took time to explain some of the parts and actual functions and uses for it. I hope this is not a dying hobby. Kids these days are more fascinated with iPads and computer games.. unlike my time..

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

I guess it's easier to just tap buttons..

My father is a retired F-16 pilot. I am planning to build this kit for him as a Christmas gift and using decal set from one of the fighter squadrons he flew with (512th TFS at Ramstein AFB). Thanks so much for putting this video together. It will serve as a fantastic resource on my build!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

That's great Jackal858! I'm sure your father will be proud and pleased with your work!

I just found your channel and I must say that is not a model. That is a work of art. Very well done. And from an Army Vet (11B-13 yrs, 6 combat tours) who owes his life to two F-16 pilots, thanks for your service brother.

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, thanks very much, I appreciate that! Most pilots say the best missions are those that support the "boots on the ground". Thanks for being in the thick of it for your bros and for our country. I salute your service! 😃

I like the detailled explanation of the throttle grip

@MaxAfterburner

Жыл бұрын

Hi Hangar4, glad you liked the grip tour 😄

That is some crazy modeling skills you have. Awesome work. I've been sitting here watching your videos for 4 hrs.

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, glad you're enjoying them JC's Hobbies and Recreation, thanks! 🤩

Good ol XB3 items. When I worked life support I was amazed at the things that were XB3.

G’day Max, I throughly enjoyed watching the building of this VIPER! Great scheme and I loved the back stories as well. Keep on building👍🏻

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ray, much appreciated, thanks for writing these kind comments! 😊

Loved this. I have the same model, and have not started it yet. I wanted to make sure I knew true aspects of weathering, and having someone that was hands-on with the jet in question goes a long way to reassuring me.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pat, hope you have a lot of fun with your kit!

A great video such detail and patience it should be displayed in an art gallery

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Why thank you, Sean!

What an absolutely incredible job you did here. Thank you for your service good sir. I retire from the Navy next May after what will be 20 years. I have worked on aircraft avionics systems, but never got to work on fighter jets. I'm sorry to hear you lost three jets during your time. I can't imagine the feeling you got every time you heard a plane went down. I would be so scared and worried, thinking about all the maintenance I performed prior to that and wondering if something I had done, caused it. Keep doing the awesome work on these models.

@MaxAfterburner

Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, Congratulations on 20 years and thank you also for your service as well! 😎

I really enjoyed hearing about the intracacies and details of an F-16 as you built the model, it made it so much more personal and real... we all love model Jets or else we wouldn't be here but to have real world details of the actual jet made this video sublime.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Timothy, I miss my jets!

This is so cool! I love your modeling model video on the Tamiyas 1/48 scale F-16! I love it! Outstanding video!

@MaxAfterburner

Жыл бұрын

Hi Hugo, glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

Absolutely amazing videos. From one -16 maintainer (Sheet metal ) to another thanks for bringing back many memories. I was at Cannon for 7+ years 27th FW assigned to 524th FS during deployments before becoming 27th SOW. Gotta say as one of the many that painted the Jets it's always fun to hear line maintainers talk about the paint and stuck screws...lol. If curious about the -16 paint colors it's 118 on top and 270 on the bottom. Also I have to say amazing job on tail flashes, lining up the insignias with the seam of the leading edge cap is spot on per T.O. feel free to crank out more 16's. Love my vipers! Sad story about 524th FS and Luke AFB...while deployed in 2006/2007 we lost our 524 lead jet piloted by a Luke AFB pilot, I'll never forget taking part in laying out what was left of the jet and prepping for transport state side. Keep up the great work!!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you and your service brother Airman. 🙂

Absolutely stunning! Enjoyed immensely, now I gotta try and replicate!

your insight and stories about the real aircraft definitely make this video from a normal model building video to something much better

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks SmokingSpitfire, I'm glad you enjoyed that facet! I've gotten a lot of positive feedback on my stories and "insider" views. I plan to do a similar video in the future.

Great build and great paint! Thanks for the video and for the stories!

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Arkady, I'm glad you enjoyed the package of stuff here 😊

Just watched this one after watching a few of your more recent efforts in the last few days. I tend to come and go with my own efforts - having not touched a TBM that I was working on in more than 8 months! I'm a Pro-crastinator! I was a BUFF and Spirit Crew Chief for most of my 9 year USAF career, and my little brother was an F-16 Crew Chief at Luke AFB during his 4-year stint from 93-96. The Indiana ANG unit in Ft. Wayne, IN once flew F-4E II's before transitioning to the F-16's, and then A-10's last I knew. I've got an F-4E II in my stash with custom decals for the Ft. Wayne ANG. I guess I'll need to add an F-16 as well. I can see much improvement in your skills, both building and filming up to now. Great work! Peace and love.

@MaxAfterburner

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of growth and a long learning curve. If you compare my very first model video to my latest ones, there's quite a noticeable difference in many respects. Thanks, TJ 😉

Building the same kit right now of the AR ANG 188th FW. It is invaluable to have a former CC that is also a scale modeler. Very informative and I love the aggressor scheme. I think you did an excellent job. Thank you for the build and your service! Sierra Hotel!

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary, thanks, and all the best for your Viper build! I wasn't a CC knuckle dragger, I was a F-16 flightline avionics pointyhead. 😉😇😃

@garybullio

2 жыл бұрын

@@MaxAfterburner I do stand corrected! There most certainly is a difference, lol

another great video, my friend. Thanks for sharing the story with us

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray!

Beautiful model. Thank you for your service.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments FivePoints Vids!

This is such an awesome idea. I loved it and subscribed! Thank you for your service!

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie!

Amazing. Love the way you talk about your personal experience with the fighter. Please consider doing more of these videos. Best regards.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Marcio, Thanks for the kind and thoughtful comments! I'll have to start jotting down more of my stories to present in future videos. :-)

I really enjoy your videos which are so informative and give a great background to the subject model. Well done!

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive comments Paul, they're appreciated!

Enjoyed watching! Thank you for your service. Liked how you included your experiences working on the actual plane.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Erik, I'm glad you liked the build as well as the stories!

Thank you for share your memories and expirience with the F16. Beatiful plane.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rodrigo, I sure miss the F-16 Flight Line!

Simply superb, many thanks.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks Dave, I appreciate that!

Really enjoyed the stories and the additional facts as well. The modelling and painting was good too!

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie, I'm glad you enjoyed the model building and the stories 🙂

You're a machine, man. Awesome talent you have there! Thank you for your service!

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind comments DonkeyEvo!

Loving your videos and stories. Adds meaning to the model. Thank you for your service. I was born in Vegas and used to watch all the airplanes, especially the Thunderbirds, during recess at school in the late 80's. Always fascinated me.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, I certainly didn't have such an entertaining recess during my school days!

Great build. Really like the commentary and personal stories and experiences. Subscribed. Thanks!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, welcome aboard 🚂!

Thanks for making this. Very enjoyable video!

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks ryand1112, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😃

What a beautiful build. Thank you for your service and all the flight line backstory was a nice added feature!

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Roger, thanks, I appreciate your comments very much! 😃

Thanks for your service. Model looked great

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lewis 😃

Thank you so much for this video, Max! The final product looks absolutely stunning and the stories you shared were fantastic

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi RaptorClaw84, thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and the glimpses into the avionics side of F-16 Viper flightline maintenance! 😎

"No stories about flaperons!" For some reason, that made me laugh!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

The trailing edge on those surfaces was almost like a knife edge. I was sure I was going to walk into one and leave a long cut across my forehead one day. But, it never happened!

Really awesome build. I love the fact you worked on them. Adds so much to the project. 👍👍🇨🇦

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Hello The Bob Loblaw Show !, thanks, glad you liked this one too 😊

I loved your added subtle sound effects like rain and others.

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert, I'm happy that it helped add to your viewing pleasure 🙂

this is the first build video I have watched where the builder has personal experience with the actual aircraft. Great comments and insight! Thanks!

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Teddy, Thanks, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video presentation! After years working the F-16, I'm afraid I took it for granted and forgot about the unique position I was in. I surely miss it now that I've retired from the military and fighter jets!

Very nice build and the anecdotes were an excellent extra

Very good tips and very interesting explanations based on the real plane. Thank you

This is the kind of video I have been looking for! Great narration, personal stories and high end modeling. Instant subscription, and I’m looking forward to seeing more. Cheers!

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Bret, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, thanks! If you like the background stories, check out my YT video "Crash of AZANG Tail 80-0486". The model came out poorly but you might like the narratives.

Very interesting and inspiring. Anything first hand from this god of a plane is an awesome addition. Thanks!

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks J D, I'm happy you enjoyed it!

Outstanding work! Wish you'd keep posting what you've made~

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, more on the way!

great build and great information about the plane, love your videos, well done.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Ryan!

awsome video, Thank you for the throttle walk through... that was very interesting

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

:-)

Love the story and the build man! This is my favorite plane second to the spitfire of all time. Thank you!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks JCL C, many stories from an active F-16 flight line!

@jclc4201

5 жыл бұрын

Cant wait for more of that man.. Thank you so much both for your service and the build. Can I ask you to please provide me a link where you purchase your models and some other important stuff? Thank you!

Great build! I can't wait for your next one!

@MaxAfterburner

9 ай бұрын

Hi gonzalomendoza3152 , thanks for watching, glad you liked the video. 😃

I cannot thank you enough for your service, stories and talent. You have inspired me to build the Phantom, of which I was an MMS crewmember at Osan AB.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mgpetruby! I'm thrilled to hear that you're going to build a Phantom and I hope you have a lot of fun and that it brings back great memories :-)

Awesome build, very informative as well

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe, I'm happy you enjoyed it!

Excellent work!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Max!

Great video. I LOVE the stories and information you provide. Plus, the kit building is very enjoyable.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks herojh! Life on a flight line can sure be interesting ;-)

@jerrybot7321

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Real life anecdotes mixed with model making is the perfect combination.

@cerethpainting6606

5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with this. Educational and enjoyable. Love this channel

Beautiful work!

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas!

Thank you for your service!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks ;-)

Thanks again, Max Afterburner, for sharing your modelling expertise, tips and how-to's. You are an excellent teacher in your dialogue and experience sharing videos. Keep up the great work!

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill, I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos!

Great video ,,& apart from making things easy to learn ,,you made it a pleasure to watch ,,best wishes & warm regards

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks 350TopGun, your comments were uplifting to read especially after a long day at work!

Terrific looking jet! I plan on using all that great information you gave on the plane's details for a future F-16 build of my own. Nice, very nice!!!

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, KEM451! I wish you great success and enjoyment on your build!

Another outstanding model with some great narration and back stories. Best modelling channel on KZread

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for the praise and the comments! I'm glad you enjoyed it ;-)

Thank you for the invaluable information you share with your audience : ))))

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ray, thanks, it was my pleasure. 😊

Your narration was perfect. Your real stories were great. Good camera work. Keep up the good work.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks SMU! I appreciate your comments and input! Keep building 'em ;-)

this was one hell of a build video!

@MaxAfterburner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, geekdiggy! 😁

Wonderful. Perfect combination of skill, camera work and story. Well done man.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

You're too kind, thanks David!

Great looking model, thanks for your service.

@MaxAfterburner

16 күн бұрын

Hi 1997cjt, thanks, and you're welcome! 😉

Not only are you an awesome model aircraft builder, thank you for your service in the Air Force. The stories you told during this build were very entertaining and educational. Thank you also for the videos, build on my friend.

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Doug! I appreciate the comments and I'm glad you enjoyed this video and the stories included. This kind of feedback really helps fuel my efforts for this channel. 😃

Great job. Great video. Thanks for the narration its easier to watch when you dont have to read whats going on. Very interesting stories too👍👍

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, I'm glad you enjoyed the presentation elements!

Beautiful Viper! My father was a crew chief on 86's. So I really appreciate the work and effort of the ground crew. Thank you for sharing your experiences. And service. Keep up the great work! Best Regards, Bill Pezzano

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you and your father!

Like always, learned so much from your video! Very appreciate that you showed us the actual part from real life F-16, which is my favorite fighter jet since I was a kid. Thank you so much and please keep doing such amazing video!

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Je Wei Wan, much thanks! Glad you enjoyed this F-16 video 😃

Another Cool airplane build !

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Andrew!

This is such a masterpiece... you should be proud. Great work!

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, sLepK07, I'm much obliged for your kind comments!

Clicked for the build, immediately liked for the detailed stories. Great stuff, man!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron, I'm glad you enjoyed the peak behind the curtains :-)

Your airbrushing skills in all of your videos are outright amazing. Keep up the great model building. And thank you for your service to our country.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Brian!

Outstanding!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again! :-)

Great video and I enjoyed the tales about you working on the Falcon. Subbed.

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark and welcome aboard! 😊

woah, I've never seen a more instructive video :D you're awesome!

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I hope it really helps you out!

This was awesome! The personal stories you added were awesome! And it was great to see that you flew on a 135 from the 171st! I am from PA so seeing "Steel" supporting your cross country was a nice treat. The S-3 from CVW-7 sitting next to your F-16B was also great! Excellent work!

@MaxAfterburner

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Calvin, I'm glad you enjoyed it all. When I was a very young boy, I lived in Altoona. 😉

really nice job Max

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ghl! My current project also has a tri-color camouflage paint scheme. I hope what I learned on this build will help make the process run more smoothly this time.

Thats a BEAST! WOW

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fuxtier, I appreciate it!

Nicely done and some good info also...

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments Fitri!

You are so good at what you do, man! Absolutely love watching these.

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Shawner556, thanks so much for the comments, glad you like them! 😊

Another beautiful jet.

@MaxAfterburner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Johnny

Great video. Thanks for sharing 👍

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks Jason!

Great Job.👍👍💯💯💯..I remember seeing the F-16 Long TIME Ago at the Plattsburgh AFB..

@MaxAfterburner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Krugmeister 🙂

GORGEOUS!!!!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind rating. Thanks Monte! 😊

Best build video I’ve seen yet. Looks like the vertical tail is angled ever so slightly to the right. Thanks for the white glue tip for affixing gear doors for painting. Gonna try that on my current build.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dan! I trust your build will be a great success ;-)

Excellent video! I really like this particular camouflage pattern and you did some prodigious masking work to achieve it. Well done. Your stories really enhanced the experience. The F-16 remains one of the best-looking aircraft ever produced in the U.S.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Just came across your channel, enjoyed the build and the insight from your service!

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben! I'm glad you liked the behind-the-scenes flight line material. I plan to do more of the same in a video later this year. Currently, it is #4 on the runway of projects.

Just wanted to say thank you for your very well made video’s. I have watched a few, and you made me pick up my old hobby again. I have build some jets, mainly 1/48, but i quited because of frustrations during the builds. You have made a lot of my problems clear to me. I will see if can make a decent 1/48 tornado. You have a new sub. Greetz from the netherlands.

@MaxAfterburner

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks F Zijlstra for your comments, the kind messages always keeps me motivated to continue to create more model videos! I'm glad that you're picking up the hobby again and I hope you find great enjoyment from it.

Nice work!

@MaxAfterburner

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chad, thank you! Cheers! 😊

Awesome video !!!!!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks klein ladrones!

Fantastic!

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Douglas!

Great job 👏🏻

@MaxAfterburner

2 жыл бұрын

Hi again LT Models, thanks and cheers to you! 😊

What fantastic channel you have. And your builds are absolutely incredible.

@MaxAfterburner

5 жыл бұрын

I sure appreciate your comments, thanks Dan!