Jens Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 The Hasegawa Drakens are beautiful and easy to build kits. Despite that it has taken me about six years to finish the first one - this, the Austrian J35Ö Draken. Apart from a Quickboost resin ejection seat the kit is built OOB. As usual I used Xtracolor sprayed freehand for the main colour scheme. I just wish there were more Draken colour schemes to choose from. Jens 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 very very very nice! maybe I am prejudiced a bit.... to make it perfect, you could ad the small pitot tube on the tail and add mountain goat squadron markings that are included with the Hasegawa decals! and maybe a Sidewinder missile launch rail.... but that is already too much to ask for! again no critics, just suggestions! cheers, Werner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Leijdens Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Great result Jens. Make wanna build one too. Decals are included in the kit? And if so, wich boxing is it? Erik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Great work Thanks for posting Rick G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I guess it is this one: Hasegawa # 09815 1/48 Saab Draken "Austrian Special" http://www.hyperscale.com/2008/reviews/kits/hasegawa09817reviewkb_1.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 A great job on the distinctive looking Draken BillyD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glyn Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Very nice build.Well done. Glyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Hello,Jens - My compliments to you on a beautiful looking build of your 'Draken'. I love the quality and detail of the paint and finishing work and commend the restrained weathering.I wouldn't mind a go at building this subject myself.All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Put the other toys down and finish F-5's very lovely but why isnt she Danish? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Lovely Draken Jens and a very scale finish, brilliant! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Thank you very much for the comments. I'm glad you like my Draken. very very very nice! maybe I am prejudiced a bit.... to make it perfect, you could ad the small pitot tube on the tail and add mountain goat squadron markings that are included with the Hasegawa decals! and maybe a Sidewinder missile launch rail.... but that is already too much to ask for! again no critics, just suggestions! cheers, Werner Thanks Werner. You're right, the small pitot is missing. I will correct that. I will have to look for the decal though, and I am not sure I will apply it as the model has already had its final clear coat. As for the Sidewinder launcher, is it correct that it was attached directly to the pylon?Rest assured I take all critique and suggestions positively. Great result Jens. Make wanna build one too. Decals are included in the kit? And if so, wich boxing is it? Erik Thanks Erik. It's the Austrian Special kit. Put the other toys down and finish F-5's very lovely but why isnt she Danish? Thanks Gary. Don't worry, I have more F-5s getting ready for paint. I am going to build some Danish Drakens later. It would be wrong of me not to do so. They will be of the various versions and modification statuses. Jens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Very nice, I must get around to building mine... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 That is a gorgeous result, Jens! I'm also one of those that have one waiting to be started, seeing yours is great inspiration to start mine once the shelf of doom is clear! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Thanks. Mark, get on with it - it really is a great kit. Easy to build (make sure to dry-fit and adjust the foremost intake parts though) and nice details. Jens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Mark, get on with it Jens, I would love to but I have promised that I will stick to my New Year's Resolution of finishing the ongoing builds before starting a new one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Werner, the fin tip pitot has now been added. Thanks for pointing it out to me. Mark, I am in fact trying to do the same as you. I have nearly 60 almost finished kits so there plenty to choose from. Jens 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Mark, I am in fact trying to do the same as you. I have nearly 60 almost finished kits so there plenty to choose from. Jens As I have only 29 in my Three Boxes of Doom I feel a lot better knowing that Jens. Thank You That's a beautiful build and very nicely finished, a great tribute to a beautiful aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Very nice to see, I do like the Draken's unique design. Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Thanks Duncan. Jens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidy Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Very nice, Jens. I'd love to build one myself but this is one of those kits I keep missing out on during sales. Maybe some day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Thanks aidy. I wasn't aware it was a rare kit. Jens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Great build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom726 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Great model!! :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) A brilliant build of an iconic aircraft (this may be a surprising statement from me... ) Love the finish, this is truly inspiring. And I am of course looking forward to your Danish Drakens as well. Edited January 14, 2016 by Bjorn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Thanks guys. I might have been inspired by this model initially - but I started it so long ago that I don't really remember for sure... http://www.danskemodelbyggere.dk/forum/index.php?topic=753.0 Jens 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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