Kiwikitbasher Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) Built as part of a Heller 60th Anniversary group build on HyperScale's 1/72 Group Build Forum. A bit rough in places, but life's too short to worry about it. Changes to kit were: - Lower canard elevators and wing flaperons - Modify thrust reverser to sit as per parked aircraft - Scratch-built token after-burner flame holder - Replaced nose and fin pitots with scratch-built metal ones - Use Maestro resin seats with scratch-built firing handles - Added HUD and cathode ray tube to coaming - Added periscope viewers under rear cockpit coaming - Added small brace between air-intake and fuselage each side - Added a bit of detail to rear undercarriage legs - Replaced solid front undercarriage drag-link with twinned rods. [EDIT] It's been pointed out to me that I have the faces of the main wheels facing inwards rather than outwards, this error now corrected! Edited August 15, 2017 by Kiwikitbasher replace photobucket image links with imjur links 62 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vh-bob Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 This scheme is still one of the great challenges and you have done it well. I didn't notice the wheel problem. Great Work, Trev. (vh-bob) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 29 minutes ago, vh-bob said: This scheme is still one of the great challenges and you have done it well. I didn't notice the wheel problem. Great Work, Trev. (vh-bob) Ditto from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwikitbasher Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 30 minutes ago, vh-bob said: This scheme is still one of the great challenges and you have done it well. I didn't notice the wheel problem. Great Work, Trev. (vh-bob) Thanks, the Maestro pre-cut masks helped, but it was still no walk in the park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Nice work indeed - I did the Matchbox version last year but not half as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwikitbasher Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 Thanks, glad you liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 That's very eye catching. I like it. I like it a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 That's lovely, such a brilliant scheme and wouldn't it look great on current Swedish aircraft. I did the same kit in these colours thirty years ago freehand with a hairy stick and was very pleased with the kit and the end result. Thank you for posting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1xena Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I'm with Britman....my favourite scheme, and very nicely done. I built the 1/48 Esci Viggen many years ago and hand painted the camo. It actually came out ok, but would like to think I could do better now. i see Tarangus will be doing the Viggen in 1/72 soon, and it is well overdue for an up to date version of this attractive and "different" aircraft in "the one true scale"! There is definitely one of those in my future! cheers Tania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Excellent SK 37! The camouflage looks spot-on and the animated rudders makes all the difference in adding a sense of life to this dear old brute. Splendid work! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Yet another nice build, and in 1/72! See her takes me back to last summer's show at Malmen :). Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Love the camo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidy Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Really nice finish on the Viggen, I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Nice work! One of the more "challenging" schemes to apply! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Hello,Kiwikitbasher - I know that altering the positions of the main undercarriage wheels would pose no concern to someone who could create this magnificent 'splinter-scheme' camouflage.I love the 'Viggen' and I love yours, Superb work. 😉👍 All the best from across the miles, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Great splinter camo scheme - love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwikitbasher Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 Thanks to all above for your kind comments. The wheels, by the way, are now the correct way around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Very nice job indeed, the splinter camo pattern is the best on the Viggen! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Now she is gorgeous Always loved the Viggen's splinter cam, you've nailed it beautifully And using 'masks', well the success rate of any I've ever tried makes this an even better model I am useless with masks, you ain't! 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Fantastic. Very impressive job on the camouflage scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Fantastic work on the camouflage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwikitbasher Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Thanks to all above for your comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 A stunning paint job. Brilliant work. If I were ever to build a Viggen it would be in the natural metal finish!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Great work on that older Heller Viggen and respect for how well you have accomplished the Swedish splinter scheme - well done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Very nice, lovely camo work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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