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Post by Ian H. on Jan 22, 2019 0:22:22 GMT
Since the FB-111 is getting close to the finish line I decided to crack open another jet so I have one to work on in the construction phase. I decided to start the 1/48th scale Airfix JA-37 Viggen which is a re-box of the ESCI AJ/JA-37 Viggen from years ago. The kit has raised panel lines and a fairly simplistic cockpit tub but the on a positive note the kit is known for it's generally accurate shape (probably more accurate in some spots than the Special Hobby and Tarangus offerings). I do have a Neomega resin bang-seat for the model and it is really a beautifully cast part. I applied some primer to the seat and I also painted the cockpit tub light grey, per the photo references. I will use the Airfix decals for the side consoles and instrument panel since there isn't any raised detail to paint. I also added some of the vents and panels to the fuselage and assembled the intakes as well. Anyway, stay tuned. Regards, Ian    |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 22, 2019 11:48:18 GMT
Nice one old chap, watching with interest  |
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Post by Paul B on Jan 22, 2019 11:50:20 GMT
Nice bang seat, and the old kit looks cleanly produced despite it's age  |
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Post by Marco on Jan 22, 2019 15:11:09 GMT
Will be blue? Nice I'll follow!
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Post by SteveM on Jan 22, 2019 17:26:22 GMT
This is another classic kit Ian, looks good when finished too. Are you going to rescribe the details?
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Post by Ian H. on Jan 23, 2019 1:08:46 GMT
Thanks for watching gents!
Marco---I am going to do the two-tone grey interceptor scheme with the Day-Glo "47" ID number. That scheme weathered a lot much like US Navy jets and I enjoy doing the tonal variations.
Steve---By my own admission, I suck at scribing so I will keep the raised panel lines and draw them with a pencil and then shade them.
Best wishes, everyone!
Ian
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Post by Boots on Jan 23, 2019 13:45:11 GMT
Another master-piece in the makin`..........count me in How do you go about the pencil/panel lines trick then Ian.........i`m not a wingy builder so `im intrigued just in case i ever do put some wings together  |
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Post by Marco on Jan 23, 2019 15:27:16 GMT
Nice choice Ian! Lets wheater this thing |
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Post by Ian H. on Jan 24, 2019 1:49:54 GMT
Another master-piece in the makin`..........count me in How do you go about the pencil/panel lines trick then Ian.........i`m not a wingy builder so `im intrigued just in case i ever do put some wings together So, to draw them I will use a 0.5 Pentel lead pencil. In order to draw them correctly (curves or straight lines) I will take 3M 2090 tape (the blue one) and stack two pieces on top of each other to make a thicker piece. I then cut strips of varying lengths to make mini-rulers to draw the panel lines. As the pieces lose their tack, just cut new strips. Happy modeling, Ian |
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Post by CarlRF on Jan 24, 2019 5:04:50 GMT
That ejection seat sure is detailed .
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Post by Boots on Jan 24, 2019 13:14:23 GMT
Thanks for that Ian  |
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Post by Ian H. on Jan 24, 2019 16:17:52 GMT
That ejection seat sure is detailed . Oh yeah! Neomega resin is beautifully cast. Regards, Ian |
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Post by Ian H. on Jan 27, 2019 17:34:19 GMT
I made some progress on the JA-37 Viggen. The cockpit was painted Light Ghost Grey as photos show the tubs on these are a very light grey. I just used the decal placards from the kit for the consoles and instrument panel. The tub itself is a little sparse but the Neomega bang-seat will definitely liven things up. As usual, I could not leave the model well enough alone (probably need Paul to come along and give me a good 17/21 Lancers smack across the head). The ESCI JA-37 Viggen is actually based on the AJ-37 Viggen fuselage. The JA-37 is actually a tad longer for the different power plant so the fuselage is extended between the back of the canards and the leading edge of the wing so enter the razor saw. I cut the fuselage and fortunately there is a panel line there and it is a very easy cut. I fashioned a spacer out of sheet stock and this will be added between the two sections to correct the fuselage length. Stay tuned...... Regards, Ian   |
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Post by Paul B on Jan 27, 2019 17:49:14 GMT
ROTFLMAO . You just can't resist can you . I reckon what caused this relapse, was the Tiger OOB build .Never the less, I know you'll make this bad boy look extremely cool  . P.S. Slap is in the post |
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Post by Boots on Jan 27, 2019 18:01:09 GMT
LMAO......a glutton for punishment Everything looks tickety boo from here Ian and that `Bang` seat will defo look perfick in there |
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Post by CarlRF on Jan 28, 2019 5:09:50 GMT
Those decals look convincing .
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Post by SteveM on Jan 28, 2019 8:13:28 GMT
Very brave move but it’ be fine in your hands fella
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 28, 2019 20:17:25 GMT
Nice work and a bit of the old white stuff as well |
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Post by Robbo on Jan 28, 2019 20:52:29 GMT
Following your progress with interest, the kit looks good
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Post by Ian H. on Feb 2, 2019 20:57:08 GMT
Thanks for stopping in everyone! I worked on the front fuselage section and got that assembled and it actually fit very well. I also installed the intakes which have some small gaps but I can probably shim those area with some sheet stock. The moment of truth was installing the fuselage plug but it looks like my measurement was very close and it fit nicely to the forward section. Stay tuned............ Regards, Ian  |
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