Thit Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Good morning from Viet Nam ! This is my lattest build, the Saab Viggen AJ-37 from Special Hobby. This is actuallu a rebox of Tarangus Viggen with the added of color PE for the cockit. The fit is good overall, consider the nature of limit run kit. There are some inaccuracies lies within the kit, especiall the tiny main wheels which is too thin. I used several plastic sheets to add the thickness then sand to shaped. Paint use mostly with Gunze Color, weathering done with Mig and chipping here and there with color pencil The splinter camo is the hardest paint job I have done up to date. Maestor made a paint mask sheet for this camo, however the fit isn't that good and need a lot touch up to follow. Weapons are Maverick Missles from Eduard, RBF tags, others are from spare box. Pitot tubes from Master Model ( I think ) The Saab Viggen will surely stand out from all the F 16,18 etc thanks to it camo and muscle shape. The build was fun but the splinter camo is something I won't try again Thanks for reading ! 70 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_the_Spider Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Very, very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Wow, wow what an impressive built, just love it. Great Job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Fantastic, I've just bought a Heller kit, I might stay with the grey scheme after hearing of your trials. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Wow, what a stunning beast, you’ve nailed that splinter pattern topped off with some great weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Spectacular! Fantastic job on the camouflage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 41 minutes ago, stevehnz said: Fantastic, I've just bought a Heller kit, I might stay with the grey scheme after hearing of your trials. Steve. Steve, how is the heller kit? Am also planning to buy heard it is a bit dated by today standard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, tomthounaojam said: Steve, how is the heller kit? Am also planning to buy heard it is a bit dated by today standard? Hi Tom, to me it looks basic but decent. Light raised detail, nothing a scuff with some fine paper won't sort out. Have a look at this page, it will give an idea of what is in it. Even though the kit only has markings for a JA-37 & even that not quite correct, the JA was 4" longer (1.5mm) than the AJ/SF & SK37s the kit has bits for all these that Heller has done before & with these Moose Republic decals you'd .be good to go for any of the others I think. I believe there is a resin cockpit available from Maestro (?) but I don't think I'll bother. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Great paint job and finish. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Very nice work! I'll bet the masking for the paint was a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Superb model of the Viggen! She looks just right, with probably the most convincing finish I've ever seen in 1:48th. There's only one Viggen still flying, the AJS 37 of the Swedish Air Force Historic Flight. Watching her take of with zone three lit is just awesome… Impressive modelling! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_the_Spider Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) Just bought the Heller one as a result of this thread. £12.99 Inc delivery. 1. I hope that I can do the splinter cammo. 2. So much for me not buying anymore kits . Edited February 13, 2018 by Harry_the_Spider 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Excellent Viggen, amazing job on the camo` too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Great work especially on the camouflage scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 9 hours ago, Thit said: The Saab Viggen will surely stand out from all the F 16,18 etc thanks to it camo and muscle shape. Yep!!! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 6 hours ago, Spitfire31 said: There's only one Viggen still flying, the AJS 37 of the Swedish Air Force Historic Flight. Watching her take of with zone three lit is just awesome… Mmmm.... Linkoping/Malmen - August 2016 Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 and ... Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Thats a very well done Viggen 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Lovely job, especially on the 'Fields and Meadows' splinter camouflage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 What a stunning build, great camo job too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I've been trying to ignore this kit and the pre-cut masks to make the splinter camo... This has not helped at all! Great Job and a brilliant effect! I hope mine comes out as well when the time comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Brilliant finish and the splinter camo is spectacular. I would love to see a new tool 1/32 Viggen by one of the main players! Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Very nice Viggen - my favorite Saab beside the Draaken. You nailed the camo and the weathering - spot on. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thit Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 Thanks all for your kind words and encouragement ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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