MarkSH Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 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: Comments and observations happily received. Cheers, Mark. 30 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Martin Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 very nice weathering.... PM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny akes Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Great model, hats off re the camouflage! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 My goodness, that is a gorgeous Viggen!!!!!!!! Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyGonzales Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Good looking Viggen. And the best camouflage scheme on any aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Great result. Ditto with the comments on the camo work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Great work on the splinter camo! I'm just starting a Special Hobby Viggen and the thought of all that masking has me sweating a bit! Hope mine turns out as well as yours 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 (edited) 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! Edited April 13, 2020 by Gary Brantley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvanVasili Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Great Viggen in all, the camo scheme obviously gets all the attention but the underside is rendered equally beautifully. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Very nice Viggen out of a not so nice kit! Sko°l! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringo Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Thát is a very nice Viggen! Hats off sir! 😍😘 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 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........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Despite the plethora of superb builds in the GB Mark that's my Gold medal entry! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nurwin Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 (edited) I've always liked these jets although I've never seen one for real. Very nice work 👍 Edited April 19, 2020 by Nurwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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