F-16 Aircraft Restoration - U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
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F-16 Aircraft Restoration in a beautiful USAF Thunderbirds edition. Today I will repair and restore this legendary Fighting Falcon and hopefully make it fly again.
ABOUT THIS F16 FIGHTING FALCON
I got this broken Radio-Controlled Aircraft from a subscriber of my channel. It’s not very old, but obviously its hardly damaged with broken wing, body, rudder and thrown away, it looks very bad. The subscriber left a note for me in the package. “Hey Mr. Awesome Restoration here is a little challenge for you. You might not be able to restore this!” That’s why I just have to repair it and make it fly again. 😉
The F 16 is a legendary aircraft used by the US Air Force and many other countries all over the world and it is a relatively low-cost high performance weapon system compared to the F35. Over 1600 F16 has been build since 1976 originally build by General Dynamics for the United States Airforce (USAF) which was later sold to Lockheed Corporation, which now is a part of Lockheed Martin.
The USAF Thunderbirds has been using the F-16 Fighting Falcon to perform aerial demonstrations and they also fly two F-16D twin-seat trainers. The F-16 has been the demonstration aircraft for the Thunderbirds since the 1983 season. I really like the way they fly and the look of their aircrafts, that is why I salute them and the aircraft in this video by decorating this restoration in USAF Thunderbirds colors.
ABOUT THE RESTORATION
I started the restoration by carefully removing all the mud from the body of the aircraft so I could disable all the electrical parts like circuit board, battery, wiring and the 3 tiny electrical motors.
When the plane was stripped from all parts I gave the body a nice wash. Then I cleaned all the electronics and motors using WD40 and a toothbrush. I had to knock on the motor a few times to make it run.
I created a new rudder for the F-16 and glued it onto the body of the aircraft. I also repaired the wing by gluing it back in place the same applies to the cockpit. This radio-controlled Aircraft is made of Styrofoam, so I had to use Styrofoam friendly glue repairing and gluing all the parts.
I grinded the whole aircraft very gently and coated it in Styrofoam friendly water based clear coating. After that I gave the whole body a glossy white spray paint.
I ordered some new rudder rods, a battery, a radio transmitter and 3 propellers and some Kevlar re enforcements to support the body of the F-16.
I mounted all the electronics and the 3 tiny motors and all the rudder rods. After that I made a bottom to cover it all and to protect the parts if crash landing.
Finally I decorated this F-16 Fighting Falcon in the proud colors of the USAF Thunderbirds. So I had to print and mount a lot of tiny waterslide decals and do some custom paint.
It was very challenging to repair this aircraft and make the Styrofoam with paint and decorations look good, but I think it came out very nicely.
Unfortunately I lost the Aircraft shortly after it was launched. The plane just went straight up in the air and away. I wonder how far it went.
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Thanks for watching my channel. See you soon.
Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin
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Conflict of Nations is sponsoring this F-16 RC Aircraft Restoration video. It was very challenging to repair this aircraft and make the Styrofoam look good. Unfortunately I lost it shortly after it was launched. The plane just when straight up in the air and away 😐😐 please let me know what you think of the video!
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Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin
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Where are you? Been a while miss your work
sam też kiedyś złożyłem model plastikowy który rozwaliłem o ścianę bo miałem problem z jego złożeniem a była to skala mniejszego modelu tylko modelu nie sterowanego z dalnie skala 1/72 ale po złożeniu skorup do całości stwierdziłem że wysiłek odbudowy się opłacał bo wyszedł całkiem nie najgorzej i stoji obecnie za szkłem szyby z dala od nie potrzebnych obcych rąk wraz z innymi modelami
There may be a part 2 to this restoration.. after you find it. Your always keeping it "fresh" with your awesome restorations. Hope your doing well Martin. Cheers!!!!
thank you so much. Yes maybe part 2 can be done in April when the snow has melted and I have found the plane 😊
I think I know why it was found in mud.😅
Forgot to add the black box. How else will it transmit a signal after a crash?
@@AwesomeRestorationswhite was maybe a bad idea brother, if its black its easier to find in the snow😉
As a USAF veteran, I approve this restoration. 😊
Im glad you did. ❤️ Thanks 👍
After seeing so many repairs of metal objects, watching you restore something made out of foam was really awesome. The solder wire connectors were cool and that heated wire saw you used to cut the foam is badass.
Thank you very much! It was a challenge to work with this material I never done that before. But I like a good challenge 😊
Самолёт получился шикарным!
Но пусть все военные самолёты будут игрушечными, пусть наступит МИР!
Perhaps painting it white was not such a good idea for a winter flight… 😅
Well, hopefully there will be a test flight in Spring!
Awesome job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
no I should have made it black 😂 yes in April it might turn up when the snow is gone :)
and they said the 22 was stealthy
As a USAF veteran, thank you for making her a beautiful bird again!
thanks so much for watching 😊
As an engineer and hobbyist mechanic, I thoroughly enjoy watching you do your work. I can watch you for hours. Never stop making content.
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Thanks, will do!
As a USAF veteran, I thank you for doing such a great and respectful job on this plane
I’m not a veteran, but commend you for all the time and yes respect given to this restoration.
thank you so much for your comment 😊😊
I thought you restored a whole exploded aircraft 😂
That would take years
Maybe next video? Lol
He’s actually a giant and that’s a real jet. I wonder where giants buy tools?
It says RC…..?
Muito excelente seu trabalho de restauração......ficou muito bom
No problem 😆 When summer arrives, the plane will appear 😌🛩️ Beautiful restoration work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥺❤️🥰🖌️🎨
Fingers crossed! Thanks so much 😊
I have just recently found your channel and have been binge-watching your videos. I LOVE that if it's restorable you do it. There are other channels out there that strip everything down, replace 90% of the parts, repaint it to the way they want it and call it restored. Such talent you have. ❤❤❤
Thank you for this hon. We just had our Veterans Day here on the 11th. You restoring this plane is a beautiful reminder of their sacrifice. Keep doing what you do and stay in touch ;-) 🙂
thank you so much for your comment I appreciate it 😊
@@AwesomeRestorations You are very welcome 😀. Btw, nice accent 😉
I love this video! You are now qualified to work flightline maintenance on F-16's! (They're made of the same stuff lol)
I had the great privilege of seeing the Thunderbirds performing in the early 90's when I was active duty Air Force. The formation flying was incredible but I remember expressly when #1 came down to the runway and pulled his bird up almost 90 degrees and hovered over the airfield for ten seconds before throttling up and zooming into the sky. It was a display of aerial mastery that I have yet to see since. Come to the USA sometime to an airshow and you will be utterly amazed!
thanks so much for your comment. I am very glad you liked it. I have attended several airshows as a kid, also with F-16 and it is an amazig feeling - such power in those machines 😊
Looks absolutely awesome😃 You have the strongest delicate touch to get the job accomplished. As a veteran of the U.S. Airforce, Security Specialists, I salute you for mission accomplished🫡 I hope this reaches you and those you love in great health and happiness❤️🙏
thank you so much for your comment. I am really glad you liked the video. I also wish you and your loved ones all the best ❤
There is NOBODY better than you. You are a Restoration Master
It's always so relaxing watching your restorations Martin! Keep up with the good work as always. Cheers mate.
imagine spending a lot of time and effort restoring such a difficult thing and... losing it in a pile of infinite snow! jokes aside, how you even completed the aircraft is amazing, i hope you can find it again lol. (that is a lot of snow, i love it
ha ha thanks . We searched for a few hours yesterday .... with out any luck 😐 now there has been a snowstorm ...so Its gone 😉🍻
Maybe use a metal detector to find it?
You’re expertise and knowledge of all the working parts of each of these restorations just blows me away each time I watch. Thank you for sharing. P.S. I hope you actually found the plane after test flying it.
He accidentally built a stealth F-16 😆
I got sad went it disappeared into the snow…then sadder when I realized it wasn’t a joke😢 hope you find her and can truly make her fly.
thanks a lot, I hope so too 😊
Работа, видео, звук!!!
Высший пилотаж!!!🙌
Just AWESOME !!! Nobody can do it better, this is the man !!!
thank you so much my friend 😊
Блин! Столько трудов, чтобы в итоге самолёт пропал без вести! 😬🤦♂️🤣🤣🤣 Но труды были шикарные и очень классные! Спасибо, Мартин, за реанимацию этого маленького истребителя! Походу он улетел воевать куда-то! 🤔😊
thanks a lot for watching I am glad you liked it. Maybe I will find the plane in 5 months when the snow has melted 😊
Скорее всего найдёшь весной самолёт. В радиусе сотни метров от мастерской 😊
Ти ж, лапоть, мабуть здогадався, куди скоро полетять F-16.
@@cruyff10ну да, вот такие пенопластовые вам и отправят.
@@oleg_konovalovПомолись фюреру перед сном.
Good work. From a fighter jet with mud to a cool fighter jet.
thanks so much
Love how you exemplify the minor details on the work you do
thanks so much I am glad to hear that 😊
Потрясающе. Спасибо за видео!!!
Обалденная работа. Каждый раз наслаждаюсь вашим мастерством. ❤
WOW what a mess that was, but yet again a fantastic repair & restoration.
I was very surprised at how well a small polystyrene plane had lasted being buried in mud to start with!
Great job my friend...I just hope you find it again 😔
What a shop you have created for yourself Martin, is there nothing out there that you cannot restore? I hope you find the jet, the restoration was great. Working your magic on a styrofoam body that is fragile and difficult material to repair made for a great video. Martin, I hope you and yours are well and at peace. Cheers from this old retired coot living the dream in Tennessee.
Как всегда вы на высоте, ждём новых работ.👍👍👍
thank you so much 😊
Как всегда просто Отличная работа. Как только что купили в Магазине.👍👍👍😎👍суппер
thank you so much I am glad you liked it 😊
"Он улетел, но обещал вернуться!" 😁👍
A lot of skill was needed for bringing back this plane 💜
thank you so much for watching my video. It was not an easy restoration :)
Мартин вернулся 😅 Воскресенье шикарное. Спасибо за труд и чудесное восстановление 😊 Новых творческих успехов тебе Мартин и вдохновения 😇😇😇
thank you so much for watching my video I am glad you liked it 😊
Oh no did you really lose the aircraft? Your attention to small detail just is everything to watch,how fitting of a video this was considering it was veteran day yesterday here,my husband served in the Air force for four years so this video was very special to us,Thank You Martin and Happy Veterans day!❤🙏✈️🇺🇸
thanks so much Helen - Happy Veterans day ❤ I am very glad you liked the video. Maybe the aircraft will return in the spring when the snow has melted 😊
Man! All that effort on a piece of Styrofoam! I admire your dedication to your craft, brother.
I appreciate that!
Wasn't expecting the cliffhanger ending, kind of exciting though! Nice work & thank you veterans.
I admire your ability to work equally well with any substace/material existing on Earth 👏🏻 Unbelievable restoration!
thank you so much 😊
Прекрасная работа, казалось,что его легче выбросить чем восстановить 👍👍👍
thank you so much, yes this was not an easy restoration 😊
Excelent! Always very, very relaxing and rewarding to see the careful process to bring this things back to life . Love it!.Thank you . Too bad the plane dissapeared. Hope some kind soul will find it and puts it to fly!
You, mad lad. You absolute mad lad.
Excellent job on that foam model, Martin.
Cheers.
thank you so much 😊
Лучший, спасибо за потраченное время!!!
thank you so much 😊
Parabéns pelo trabalho, ficou espetacular assim como todas as suas restaurações! 😊
thank you so much for your kind words. Muito obrigado 😊
I am a mechanical engineer and I accept your work. Congratulations 👍👍👏👏🍻🍺
Thank you very much! ;-)
WOW! VERY IMPRESSIVE! I love your attitude of "challenge accepted"; it is VERY inspirational! When you first showed the wrecked & muddied aircraft, I thought: IMPOSSIBLE! Then, when I watched the step-by-step restoration, I thought you worked with these materials professionally! I read in the comments this was your 1st time; DOUBLE WOW! You, my friend, are an artist & master craftsman! I love it! It just shows that when you put your mind to it, you can accomplish ANYTHING! Well done! Thank you for sharing!
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thank you so much for your comment I really appreciate it. Yes this was first time restoring such material and not an easy restoration. But I am glad you liked the result. Have a great day 😊😊
As usually AWESOME, hopefully the aircraft toy will be found by someone with a good heart and protect it
thank you so much, yes I hope so too 😊
Congratulations! You really brought this plane back from the dead. That seemed like a major challenge (bigger than the usual). It really took a lot of skill to perform a good job 👏
thank you so much for watching I am glad you liked it 😊
I am so impressed Martin, I can't believe you were able to fix a polystyrene jet fighter! I should not be surprised, you seem to be able to fix anything. LOL Well done!
thank you so much. I was not sure i could do it, have never worked with this kind of material before but it went better than I thought it would 😊 so happy you liked it ❤
@@AwesomeRestorations Did you find your airplane? LOL
Martin , What a total awesome restoration, Your skills are off the hook 👍🏻, Can’t wait for next video.
Amazing 😮 That must have been so difficult a material to work with. Shame you lost it, but I hope it turns up in spring
thanks a lot. Yes it was very difficult. I hope it will turn up in April :)
My friend, don't keep us waiting this long. great workmanship, so glad to have you❤
thanks a lot. Sorry, I am buidling a new garage at home so most of my time is spend building
That was a most unbelievable restoration. That should have been thrown out but you made it look unbelievable. Thank You. I hope you find it.
What an amazing set of restoration skills that you have. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. Perhaps when your snow melts a neighborhood will discover and return this restored plane. Wishing you and your family a blessed holiday season. Peace brother
thank you so much, the same to you 😊
Как всегда всё великолепно 👍👍👍
thank you so much 😊
Здорово что на канале появилась реклама, ваш труд должен быть оплачен по достоинству!
thank you so much 😊
Круто востановил!!!
А снега сколько!!! Красота!
You’re a student of your art sir, well done!
Thank you so much 😀
Your video popped up this morning and I clicked. You truly did an amazing job with this plane restoration. I subbed!
Thank you very much!
Excellent restoration as always. Sure hope that little jet finds it's way back to you very soon. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
thank you so much. Maybe I can find it when the snow melts in 5 months 😊
Restoring a fallen Thunderbird. Awesome!!!!!👍👍👍🤘🤘🤘🤘
Glad you liked it!
@@AwesomeRestorations thanks
I'm impressed by you accepting anything styrofoam to restore. That was tough and you did an impressive job. You will find it when the snow melts. ☺
thank you so much. It was a challenge - it is not easy to work with that kind of material. Yes I think I will find it in 6 months when the snow has melted 😊
@AwesomeRestorations ... it will need another restoration, but it won't be an issue for you! 😅
Чувак ты как всегда крут, отдельное спасибо за субтитры на русском 👌
thank you so much for watching 😊
This was a good one, Martin! When I saw all the snow, I thought crap he's going to lose it with all the white! 😂 I guess you'll find it when the snow melts! Great job as always!!
thank you so much for watching I am glad you liked it. Yes maybe in April I will be able to fint it again 😂
Wait for the snow to melt!
Japan is about to have a snow season⛄
Outstanding restoration, absolutely love your videos buddy, please make more 🤞
Привет из России.Здравствуйте,Мартин.Ждала ,ждала.....🎉. Прекрасная работа,но мало.Я бы ещё смотрела и слушала 😊.Обнимаю Вас,мастер золотые руки.До встречи.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🩷💜💙. К стати, самолёт не пропал .Летает,приносит людям счастье и всех благ.🎉
thank you so much for your comment. Yes I hope you are right that it continues to fly and bring joy to the people 😊
@@AwesomeRestorations 🍂❤️
The king of restoration! Awesome job! I just hope you find it!
I hope so too! Thanks a lot 😊
Well another corker Mr Awesome.
Hope you find the lost aircraft and crew! 😊
Keep up the splendid work.
thank you so much I hope so too 😊
Great work as always, and I hope you find the plane. Congratulations Martin.
thank you so much Manoel, I hope so too 😊
Потрясающая реставрация, каждый раз удивляете всё больше и больше ) Спасибо за труды!
thank you very much for watching :)
Incredible my friend. It is the best restoration I have ever seen, with that kind of materials. Bravo!
thank you so much I really appreciate it. First time I have ever restored anything of this material it was not easy :)
He makes it look so easy 😂😂 love watching him work!!
Bagus Martin, Saya Suka, bisa lihat wajahmu dan lingkungan sekitar kerjamu, salju dimana-dimana, dari Indonesia, negara tropis khatulistiwa
thank you so much glad you like it 😊
Terimakasih
Как всегда отличное восстановление! Awesome video!
thank you so much 😊
Você depois conseguiu achar o pequeno F-16? 😂😂. Parabéns, ficou espetacular.
thank you so much. No, but maybe when the snow has melted I will find it :)
Very nice work as always !!! No stone left unturned and every small detail taken into account !! 👍👍
thank you so much I appreciate it 😊
Oh come on.
The one detail of white plane, white sky, white ground and the stone his F-16 is under.
Loved the video.
You did an amazing job on this. Maybe when the snow melts you'll find it. I would like to see how many hours it takes you to restore some of your restorations.
You restored it, only to lose it in a few seconds. Maybe you should have colored it something other than white....smh...
I love how everything you restore, Comes back to life.
thank you so much 😊
復活！素晴らしい！ 家にも20年前に大破して眠っているBD-5がある、 挑戦してみようかと思った。
ありがとう。
You leave me astonished bro !!! Your skills are marvelous !!! Thanks for showing us your amazing talent !!! I'm speachless 😮😮😮 !!!
Only because you show it can I believe your vision and pulse. Great restoration, very impressive detail. Maybe the plane flew home. I was sick, I couldn't see you, I was happy to hear birds and crickets. Thank you.😊🍻
thank you so much. Yes maybe it flew back home 😊
Пенопластовый самолёт? Что-то новенькое. Отлично получилось!
thank you so much glad you liked it
Excelente trabajo amigo!. Pero que final tan triste! 😢😢😢
thank you so much I appreciate it 😊
Amazing restoration AR!!!! Absolutely love the detials❤
Thank you so much 😀
You are a creative and sophisticated person, may God protect and care for you
Amazing Martin as always. Top job mate 👍
Nossa que bom. Vou me divertir um pouco. Amo suas restaurações. Parabéns. Sou do interior do agreste de Pernambuco. Águas Belas.
A great restoration man! Nicely done! 🍻🤘💜
Классное восстановление, теперь ждём до весны.Когда растает снег.Нужно ставить GPS датчик😊
Queremos ver mais de suas restaurações, por favor envie mais vídeos com frequência. Grande abraço de um grande fã e admirador do Brasil. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
I forgot how satisfying those polystyrene cutters are
right? It is extremely satisfying 😊
No te digo, que no lo restauradas
..pero lo veía difícil por el material
Enhorabuena 👏
Saludos desde ANDALUCÍA ESPAÑA ❤❤
thanks a lot for watching the video. Have a nice day 😊
I like that sound of rain in the background.
thanks glad to hear that 😊
Great job, colorful video! It's a pity the plane escaped😢
Шикарное реставрация получилось смотрел не отрывая глаз 👍☺🔥🔥
A restoration that only an Awesome would take on and succeed.
Perfect Sunday morning, coffee and another awesome restoration!
thanks so much for watching I am very happy you liked it 😊
found your channel during covid lockdown and recently going back into watch restoration videos so i've been binge watching them i love this type content to see old things get a second chance
Thanks buddy appreciate it 👌. Soon I will post a new video 😉
Sei fantastico...avevo proprio bisogno di rivederti all'opera e per di più con il restauro di un oggetto non per niente facile da lavorare. Molto bravo...anzi di più👏👏👏👏👏💪💪💪💪💪
thank you so much, you are right that was not an easy material to work with 😊