trickyrich Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 As usual from me this is one of my builds from a Group Build, this time the Specialist’s GB. I’ll start off by saying this is a model to build only if you REALLY have to have a 1/48thViggen in your collection. It looks fantastic in the box but it’s a down hill disappointment as you build her, she’s not a straightforward build and in a lot of areas a real disappointment. Enough on that. Heaps of AM stuff was thrown at this build and as I found 90% of it is actually for the Airfix/Esci model even if they mention this and the Special Hobby model. There are noticeable differences between these model so parts don’t quite fit. The scheme…well it prematurely aged me by 20 years I reckon! I used masks and found out the hard way they’re really designed for the said Airfix/Esci Models! That aside the thing that saved this paint job was the paint I used. People that have followed some of my build know how much I rave on about this Acrylic Lacquer paint from Mr Paint. It goes on so thin and nicely and just gives an amazing finish, just what you need for difficult and complex paint jobs. Anyway please enjoy Model: Tarangus 1/48thSaab SH/SF-37 Viggen Paint: Mr Paint, plus details with Tamiya & Gunze Acrylics, Model Master Metalizer Lacquer Extras: CMK - Air brakes set - Ejection seat - Thrust Reversers Maestro Models Conversions - Canards with lowered flaps - Cockpit Detail set - Corrected Wing Pylon - Rb04E attack missile - SKA24 Long Range Camera - Splinter camo masks Master Model - Pitot & AOA probes Phase Hanger Resin - Viggen Wheel set 63 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 For a so called small nation,they have done some great aircraft.Well done sir. mohawk 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I have nothing but admiration for anyone who paints a Viggen in Splinter Camo. Beautiful Build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avgas Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 One of those schemes I feel I need to do one day to fully earn my modelling wings. You've done a very good job, looks great! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Beautiful work... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Beautiful result. The colors look 100% accurate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 14 minutes ago, Hobo said: Beautiful result. The colors look 100% accurate. thanks, I'd have to say a lot of it has to do with these guys and their paints, they're like nothing I've ever used before. I use to think tamiya paints were "bulletproof", the are in another league. https://mrpaint.sk I've been talking to them and they're really keen on turning out high quality and accurate paints. I just wish I'd get paid for pushing their product!! If you can find this paint it's really worth the effort to try it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Man, that is a good looking model! The paint work is just breathtaking! I've wanted to do one of those for years and have the ESCI kit in the stash. You've done a fine job Rich! Top work mate!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 @Gary Brantley thanks, all those parts I used will probably work just fine with the Esci model, I know the masks will for sure!!!! I build one of those Esci models many years ago and attempted this scheme using home made masks and brush! Didn't quite work out, but it was always one of those schemes I wanted to try again once I was capable. I do have to admit I am growing to like her a bit more each time I see her. Am glad you like it, I hope I've inspired you to have a go, it'll be stressful but you'll know you've achieved something once it's done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Superb SH! The livery looks just right (for a freshly painted machine – the 37:s weathered quite readily in service). The SH version replaced the S 32C Lansen for maritime surveillance ('havsövervakning' in Swedish, thus the 'H' after the 'S' which stands for 'spaning' – reconnaissance). The SH usually carried the SKA 24 camera pod bolted on, just like the model shows, but its long focal length made it suitable for taking photos of ships from head-on. In fact, the old Lansen with its battery of cameras took much more detailed shots of rigging, antennas and armament by passing the ship on a parallel course. The remedy was to pair the SH 37 with an SF 37 on marine surveillance tasks, with the SH locating the ships with its advanced radar and the dedicated SF ship ('F' for 'Foto' = Photo) taking the actual pictures. Great modelling, and thanks for the review of Mr.Paint – I guess I'll have to test them now… Kind regards, Joachim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Wow, that is a stunner! Superb work throughout, especially with the splinter camo - well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimB Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Very very nice. I think the splinter really works well. Nice photos too! Regards Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Wow, that’s beautiful! I know you didn’t have the best time with it but it’s turned out excellently. It looks a beast of a jet! Love it. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Excellent work, she's very beautiful 😍 Hopefully the 1/72nd scale kit is a better build. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 That's pretty striking, good effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashellis Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 That's simply stunning, fantastic work with the splinter screen, I shall continue to drool over your pictures Darren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 That is outstanding Rich,quality work all round! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I wouldn't dare to try such a splinter scheme camo even if I love Swedish jets. She's a beauty. Congrats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Great to see anyone winning a modelling battle so convincingly. What a brilliant result 👏👏👏 Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Nice work Rich I recon that paint job needed some serious masking! James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 That turned out real well in the end! The colors do look very nice to my eyes, and the weathering is suitable for a newish aircraft. Great great work! (even though the wheel chocks are the wrong type, and you forgot to hang the potty underneath the ventral fin 😉 ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 It really is a stunner, you've convinced me about the paints and I'm up for a set of early War BoB raf colours 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 That's really, really nice. I think that's one of the best -37s I've seen. Top effort and that hard slog has been more than amply rewarded. hats & hussars!! Jonners 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Christer A said: (even though the wheel chocks are the wrong type, and you forgot to hang the potty underneath the ventral fin 😉 ) thanks ....I know....I stole them from my Su-7! Oh they had bladder problems too? 1 hour ago, Hewy said: It really is a stunner, you've convinced me about the paints and I'm up for a set of early War BoB raf colours you'll love the stuff, I've just ordered a whole pile of it for my Typhoon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Hugely impressive work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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