Mozzy19 Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 My first in progress with this, I'm guessing its going to be a filler monster Box top Guide: And where I've got to now: I just hope the pics show, if they do I apologise for the quality they were taken with an iPad camera Update tomorrow hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Kesterton Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Nice start. What is the kit like (apart from needing a lot of filler), I have one stashed away for later. anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 I've seen it described as clunky on other builds and I agree. The main problem is the wing to fuselage join the rest is ok. The cmk resin doesn't fit well in some places too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted December 26, 2012 Author Share Posted December 26, 2012 Oh yeah, the exhaust needs replacing, the kit part is pants to say the least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Hi Just finishing mine, last coat of varnish to go on now. I needed filler under the wings due to the huge gaps at the leading edge but the rest went together OK. I built a new instrument panel and added some sway braces to the pylons but that was it. A lovely little kit. Ill pop some pics in ready for inspection if it stops raining in the next week! Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 It will be nice to see another one of these even if it will take 20 years for a dry day before you can take any photos.................... I've just used the cmk c conversion and left all but the wing tip pylons off. Update this afternoon hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 (edited) Small update: Filled, Gun added, Etch then the front screen Apologies for crappy photos Edited December 27, 2012 by Mozzy19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amcb10 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Seems the guide link isnt working but coming along nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 I'm doing it in this scheme by the way http://www.airliners.net/photo/Czech-Republic--/Saab-JAS-39C-Gripen/1957795/&sid=c4d44c730a7afbe063c25e8774961b72 I don't think that breached copyright, but if it does I'll remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) Update: Primed, Neutral grey on top, Then canards and tail painted black as a base for the decals (plus I wanted to see what the finished thing might look like....) I have also painted the underside light ghost grey but I haven't got any photos at the moment. It has also sprouted a set of legs since yesterday Edited December 28, 2012 by Mozzy19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 Not much done today, wheel wells and landing gear painted white, then gear doors attached. Sorry no pics at the moment, may have some later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Gloss coat on, ready for decals later, ejector seat also painted, just waiting for an Aires exhaust to replace the ridiculous kit part. Photos tomorrow hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atdb27 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Like the Grippen. Coming on nicely Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Another supersonic model maker especially building that! Well done! I tried to be clever with mine and stuck the top wings onto the fuselage first to 'avoid' the gaps. Don't make that mistake anybody, Once i get motivated I'll get it out and backtrack. Don't be a Smartarse Nick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 (edited) This one has to be built fast, I've got this and a revell 1/48 Hind (and a long term special hobby seafire mk xv) to do before I get back to school. Got one photo of it glossed using revell aqua (great stuff) Decals tomorrow. Edited December 30, 2012 by Mozzy19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) Major decals are on. Overall shot Canards Tail and aires exhaust (can't see the detail really here but it is a vast improvement over the kit part) Should be finished in the next few days Edited December 31, 2012 by Mozzy19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Looking good, can't wait to see it in the RFI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) Update time! Finished the decaling and I have to say the placement guide ( or lack of) made it difficult to place the stencils correctly so I may have missed some out or misplaced others. But apart from that the decals worked well. Pre wash Wash on Wash off and humbrol matt acrylic varnish And finally a slightly better shot of the aires burner Should be finished and ready for the RFI section tomorrow. And a happy new year to everyone. Edited January 2, 2013 by Mozzy19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 That is one cool colour scheme! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 The aires Burner is a definite improvement over the kit effort. I might go for a retrofit having seen this one. Good scheme Colin W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 I would have had a side by side comparison but I seem to have misplaced the kit one..... In other news I unmasked the canopy to reveal a mini disaster, the canopy is knackered. So a quick mooch in the kitchen cupboards revealed som foil, so a quick trim and a coat of tamiya raf green 2 with some 30lb fishing braid glued to it, I now have a canopy cover that is sometimes seen on these things. Not quite finished here but will be fine when I have done a second coat. Should be ready for the RFI tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) The gripen is now finished, it went together well apart from the canopy (both parts fitted like s**** especially the rear part if it was to be closed) but I think I rescued it. Overall shot: Canopy cover and front end in general Excuse the messy work area, Better pictures will appear later in the RFI section. Edited January 3, 2013 by Mozzy19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 And while I remember here's a comparison between the aires and kit exhaust Kit part Aires part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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