Mike Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 After finishing my Jug last week, I was looking round the workshop for a new project and decided that I'd be a good lad and finish off a few that had stalled close to the finish line as it were. The Gripen started as an OOB project, but I ended up adding a few other review items to the mix to spice it up, add some additional detail and generally showcase a few other bits and bobs. The list is fairly short, and included the resin AIM-9L Sidewinders and AIM-120Cs from Eduard, some brass AoA probes and pitot tubes from Master (48075 which doesn't seem to be listed on their site), and a NATO refueling probe tip, again from Master. paint was a mixture of Xtracrylic and Lifecolor, with a bit of Tamiya Smoke and NATO Brown used for the dirt. As usual with my stuff, it's not a show-winner, but I enjoyed the build, and am pretty satisfied with the 3' view Onto the pics: Hope you like, and the build thread can be found here if you have the patience 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I'd disagree about it not being a show winner. Stephen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Excellent work! I followed the build and have been waiting for the conclusion, worth the wait! Top notch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Ahem... I'll re-do the photos later when I've attached the canopy properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooky56 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I like that lots and lots and lots On the downside my trip to SMW has probably got more expensive to the tune of this kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Sorry Spooky Pics corrected now, and another one added... I'm a dunderhead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Hate to be a pedant, but isn't the canopy hinged on the other side? Nice build! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilan Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Very, very nice grifen. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condor1 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Fantastic job, you could have glued the canopy in anyway and still is a beautiful job. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Hate to be a pedant, but isn't the canopy hinged on the other side? You're right! Jeez... I just assumed they'd put it t'other side because of the refuelling probe. The diagram in the instructions shows the airframe upside down to show the hinge part, which confused me... I'm easily confused. Thank GPS for GS-Hypo, which doesn't marr plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis pacheco Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Beautiful. Impressive build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Thanks Luis - I've glued the canopy on correctly now, but I'd ask everyone to flip the pics in their heads rather than make me take the pics again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim T Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Another cracking build Mike. You're on a bit of a roll at the moment. What are you going to build next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT Motta Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Awesome! I'm looking forward to put my hands on one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 awesome build looks stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Classy build! Inspiring to see such a sleek result from this much awaited kit. Regarding the canopy and the refuelling probe, I don't think that they would normally be open/deployed simultaneously. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POMPEO Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 superb mike, top job... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico13 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Absolutely stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Very nice Grippen! "dunderhead" - I did not know this before :-) One of the reasons I love Britmodeller - you learn important stuff here Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis pacheco Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Awesome! I'm looking forward to put my hands on one! What is this my friend. Falling down into temptation again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Inspirational stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmaker Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Lovely model! I really like the belly with those dirt and oil stains. But should you "dirt" and the airbrakes too?Looks clean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Awesome, really stunning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Beastie Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Fantastic effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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