rafalbert Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Hi Guys, I will be in with this as soon as I have finished my VC10 (KUTA GB). I bought it on ebay a few years ago with the intention of doing the Swedish grey scheme, but I discovered the previous owner had used those decals 🤦🏼♂️. Anyway, my glorious missus bought me the appropriate decal sheet (and a lot of other stuff) for Xmas 2018 so the time has come to build it! Dave 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 very nice! for what ever reason I would have preferred to box top version but then you would have needed to modify and upgrade the kit to Draken S35oe MK2 version.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 True, but if I am honest I actually like the dull grey schemes (I know I am in the minority). The pretty schemes are eye-catching but to me the grey ones make them look like combat aircraft. If anyone wants the box scheme decals they are welcome to them! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 That's a very nice kit! What paints will you use for the grey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rui Silva Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Christer A said: What paints will you use for the grey? I'm tempted to do a THIRD F 10 Draken in 1:48 scale, I too think the grey camouflage looks great on the Draken and I've already ordered from MRP Grå 032 (MRP-220) and Mörkgrå 033 (MRP-221) paints but Dave be advised that these paints are only suitable for airbrushing. Edited January 17, 2020 by Rui Silva Spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, Rui Silva said: I'm tempted to do a THIRD F 10 Draken in 1:48 scale, I too think the grey camouflage looks great on the Draken and I've already ordered from MRP Grå 032 (MRP-220) and Mörkgrå 033 (MRP-221) paints but Dave be advised that these paints are only suitable for airbrushing. Those colors are totally great for Viggen , but all grey Drakens recieved a slightly darker shade of the dark color (the paint shop added 10% black to the Viggen mix) The reason was that Draken operated at lower level and needed a darker tone to blend in better towards the ground/water Edited January 18, 2020 by Christer A 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Welcome along Dave, and with one of everyones favourite. I haven't seen this release before and will be interested to see how she builds, being ex-Hasegawa it should go together quite nicely. Good luck with the, it should be a trouble free one, and look forward to seeing her in the gallery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 10 hours ago, Rui Silva said: I'm tempted to do a THIRD F 10 Draken in 1:48 scale, I too think the grey camouflage looks great on the Draken and I've already ordered from MRP Grå 032 (MRP-220) and Mörkgrå 033 (MRP-221) paints but Dave be advised that these paints are only suitable for airbrushing. yeah they're only for airbrush work, they're super thin and give you an amazing finish. For me they're the best ping out there at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 6 hours ago, trickyrich said: yeah they're only for airbrush work, they're super thin and give you an amazing finish. For me they're the best ping out there at the moment. I will have to get some 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 While a monotone finish can look boring on some aircraft I'm thinking it will serve to show the lovely lines of the Draken off well 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 Well, I haven't quite finished the VC10 but I can't wait any longer so have made a start. I discovered that the previous owner had assembled the cockpit already so simply painted it and assembled the fuselage halves. I also discovered they had attached the spine a little haphazardly so will need to address that in due course. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Good man. The draw of the Draken has proved too strong but resistance is futile 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 I like your form Dave, starting a new kit before finishing another - I’m sure you have many friends when it comes to that! Now this is a lovely kit and I have a copy which mysteriously was missing it’s radome even though the whole contents was factory sealed. I can source a replacement from Steve over in NZ, but will watch how you get on and collect any pointers on the way. Cheers and best of luck.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 Hi guys, Slow progress due to us adopting a new hound who has taken up most of my spare time whilst she is settling in. That said, the distinctive Draken shape is definitely there and I just need to do a bit of fettling on the nose and intake joints to smooth things off. I am on leave next week so should make a lot more progress. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 was wondering what had happened to this one....nice to see some progress. Arrr a new Goggy!!! Hopefully it doesn't take a fancy to chewing things....models especially!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Good progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 Well, I have discovered that Humbrol 147 is probably the worst enamel I have ever tried to spray or brush. Serves me right for being tight and not buying the good stuff. Anyway, out with the oven cleaner... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Oh no! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 oh dear..... at least the over cleaner will sort it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Really sorry about the temporary set back, dont lose heart, it will make finishing it all the sweeter ! cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 I am still having issues with the Humbrol stuff but we finally have some colour (well, two tone grey at least). The finish is not great and some touching up is required which I will attend yo in the next couple of days. These tins will be going in the bin as soon as I am done and I shall buy some decent paint! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Looks better now. What brand of paint will you replace the dodgy ones with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 Probably the MRP ones recommended by Rui Silva in the first place! It serves me right for being tight; typical Yorkshireman... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 you really can't go past MRP paints!!!! They are the best I've used, just love them. You may need to adjust your paint style a wee bit (I had to) but once you start using them you'll never go back! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantera Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Hi! What kind of Humbrol paint do you use, enamel or acrylic? I often use Humbrol enamel and when I airbrush I use cellulose thinner with a ratio of 1part paint 1part thinner. When I brush paint it I use turpentine to thin the paint. I have seldom any trouble with Humbrols enamel. Even I use acrylic paints nowadays mostly Gunze, Mr Hobby, Tamiya etc but I have not tried MRP paint yet. Regards Göran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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