Another old kit: Hasegawa 1/72 Sepecat Jaguar GR Mk 1A

[CasualModel98]

Begging your pardon, another old kit build. Over 20 years old.

 

 

As usual the decal is falling to pieces, so I tried to apply them on carefully even if they are in 2-3 pieces.

 

 

[CasualModel98]

The fit is quite good except for the air intakes, needed some sanding to ensure a smooth fit.

 

[CasualModel98]

I think the color is close enough.

 

Decided to load it full of iron bombs from leftover kits.

 

 

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View from the other side.

 

 

[Harley John]

Nice build. I have one in the stash to do as an Op Granby bird.

[stever219]

Classic Jaguar colour scheme, that’s how I prefer to remember them.

 

Two small pointers for you.  Firstly the camouflage pattern is a bit too soft-edged: RAF painters (and contractors) are/were expected to get within 1 inch of the specified pattern freehand.  In 1/72th scale the soft edges are around 0.015 inches wide.  Secondly the Jaguar didn’t get the overwing Sidewinders ‘til around 1990, some time after the period your model depicts.

 

That said you’ve still done a good job on a somewhat basic kit, now where’s my Italeri 2 Squadron kit that needs finishing.........?

[Cheshiretaurus]

Very nice. Have both the Hasegawa single seat and 2 seat kits in the stash. They are destined for a raspberry ripple livery though with the single seat going to be the ACT test aircraft now at Cosford.