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Here is my entry into the ongoing Nordic Group Build;

 

Built with the addition of a correct profile nose (Questionable decision) and pitot set by Maestro models, plus an Eduard wheel set and the Neomega resin cockpit set (both very good decisions) I eventually also purchased a pre-cut splinter camouflage masking set also by maestro models. The decals were from the excellent Moose Republic Decals set.

 

I have scratched some other details such as the speed brake actuators, thrust reverser petals and FOD guards as there is no detailing in the kit intakes. the model is weathered with an oil dot paint filter and Tamiya weathering powder. I added some further detail to the underside such as some riveting, fasteners, vents and panel lines with pencil. The model has been sealed with W&N Galleria Acrylic varnish.

 

If I were to do it again; no replacement nose, and spend the money on a Ram Air Turbine set and dropped canard control surfaces as I now know that the model is inaccurate for an aircraft on the ground.

 

The build thread is here:

 

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Comments and observations happily received.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark.

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Excellent AJSH (which means that this particular Viggen was updated with new electronics and the ability to carry new weapons to give it basic attack and fighter capability, as a stop-gap measure while the Swedish Air Force was waiting for the delayed JAS 39 Gripen). Originally it was a regular sea surveillance type (SH = Spaning Havsövervakning = Reconnaissance Sea Surveillance) and often flew missions over the Baltic with a cameraequipped SF 37 (Reconaissance Photo).

 

Superb model from the old kit!

 

Kind regards,

 

Joachim

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Great looking Viggen sir! 👍 I have the old ESCI kit in the stash and from time to time, it taunts me..."build me" she says in whispered tones.   You've done yeoman service on that bird!  :clap2:

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You did wonders with this kit. Me, I'm waiting for SH next release of the SF-37 but even with a newly tooled model I'm sure the result won't be half as nice as yours. I like, like, like........

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Thanks for all the positive comments chaps, really chuffed that its gone down well. However, like any completed project I can see all too prominently, where I can tighten up my whole approach, that's not to say I am not pleased with the end effect, I am and I most certainly learned a lot in completing it.

41 minutes ago, stevej60 said:

Despite the plethora of superb builds in the GB Mark that's my Gold medal entry!

Thank you very much Steve, considering the quality of the builds in the Nordic GB I'm very flattered that you think so, certainly voting in the poll at GB end will be a tough choice.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark.

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