PeterB Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 H Steve, Yes I think I had a similar gap - it is a fairly complex shape so perhaps to be expected, but filled fairly easily. I had more of a problem with the lrft air intake as I recall. I see you ended up with a gap at the rear of the spine too, just like me. Not looking bad anyway and not much more to add. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Evening folk's,flexi filler in the gaps then a spray with Humbrol primer.she's had two brushed coats of my take on the darker gray and needs another on the lighter undersides tomorrow. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 That’s looking really lovely Steve. Now my original boxing Heller kit finally arrived the other week and I have to say, don’t believe the hype regarding initial releases having the best moulded plastic. Both my kits tail fins have one side pot holed to buggery. I suppose they are recoverable with a bit of filler and a good dose of sanding, however that’s just gonna be another chore. Overall it’s still a nice kit and I really like how yours is coming along. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 12 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: That’s looking really lovely Steve. Now my original boxing Heller kit finally arrived the other week and I have to say, don’t believe the hype regarding initial releases having the best moulded plastic. Both my kits tail fins have one side pot holed to buggery. I suppose they are recoverable with a bit of filler and a good dose of sanding, however that’s just gonna be another chore. Overall it’s still a nice kit and I really like how yours is coming along. Cheers.. Dave Thanks Dave,yes there are some poor area's of the kit fit wise thankfully in all but the silver finishes they are easily hidden with a painted scheme,I like the softer plastic of these later boxing's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 so what Steve....no splinter scheme????? Oh well.....least you've gotten a nice finish with the grey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 Hi all,she's up on her feet and glossed,time for some decal's! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 Morning folk's,well I have to say some of the worst decals I've see in all the years I've been at this modelling lark but we're nearly done,the clear backing is thick and matt so I've had to trim everything to the bone and lost the 17 in front of the fuselage roundel to curling up,I should be able to find something in the spares box.on with the canopy and missiles next. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Sorry to hear that Steve but your Viggen is looking good for all that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 She is looking very nice Steve, despite the issues with the decals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 On 2/23/2020 at 11:18 PM, Rabbit Leader said: That’s looking really lovely Steve. Now my original boxing Heller kit finally arrived the other week and I have to say, don’t believe the hype regarding initial releases having the best moulded plastic. Both my kits tail fins have one side pot holed to buggery. I suppose they are recoverable with a bit of filler and a good dose of sanding, however that’s just gonna be another chore. Overall it’s still a nice kit and I really like how yours is coming along. Cheers.. Dave That's interesting Dave, I thought there would only be the "normal" tail in the early kit and the "crooked" one was added for the JA37 - but I must be wrong! Is there a gun pod as well? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orso Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 The JA37 has the same fin as the two seat Sk37 so that fin has been in the kit since the beginning. A sprue with the gun pod and sidewinders with the fuselage pylons were added to the JA37 kit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Hi Orso, That would certainly explain it - thanks. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 shame about those decals Steve, but she does look good with them on though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 Morning folk's,managed to move this one on over the weekend sorted out replacement 17's but miss laid the squadron badges for the tail but they'll turn up so once on with a couple of small ones I'll matt coat her and fettle the canopy and fit the missiles. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Looking tidy Steve. Even in grey the Viggen is quite a stunning machine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Looking very good indeed, even though you have had the problems with the decals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 The old Heller job still scrubs up quite well in the right hands doesn’t it? Looking really good there Steve. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 I agree she does look rather nice in plan grey. If I do another one I'd probably go for that scheme......though the power of the splinter is hard to resist! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 (edited) I'm likely this Steve, you've got it looking really good. For a grey scheme, that is surprisingly colourful. Steve. Edited March 10, 2020 by stevehnz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 Hi folk's,number five all done after a last minute chew on with the canopy which I'm still not 100% happy with but hey ho it's still been fun. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 Proof again, were it ever needed, the Viggen looks good even in grey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 wel done Steve again on a fine looking model, because she looks so nice I'll even forgive you that she's not in a splinter scheme! I know you've really enjoyed yourself in this GB, but remember you still have 2 months to go with this one, and even with your other commitments in other GB's (bad Steve!!!) you could still get into double figures with builds in this one! As I've said before it's always great to have you along on these GB's 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, trickyrich said: wel done Steve again on a fine looking model, because she looks so nice I'll even forgive you that she's not in a splinter scheme! I know you've really enjoyed yourself in this GB, but remember you still have 2 months to go with this one, and even with your other commitments in other GB's (bad Steve!!!) you could still get into double figures with builds in this one! As I've said before it's always great to have you along on these GB's Many thank's again Rich the good thing about these oldies are that they are cheap and stress free (relatively) so with that in mind as well as the f-104 which I'll start this week I will also be building the Matchbox Gladiator and Airfix Bristol Bulldog in Swedish colours before the GB's end. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Nice finish on an impressive model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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