CT Modeller Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 SEPECAT Jaguar T.2A XX150 / PW No.16 (Reserve) Squadron, RAF Coltishall, 2004 Hasegawa 1/72 kit + resin wing with flaps + PP Aeroparts airbrakes Model Alliance decals The old Hasegawa Jaguar kit still holds up pretty well against more modern mouldings. The cockpit interior is simplified, but we always like to add stuff there anyway don’t we. I used the kit seats as a basis, reshaped them a bit, added seat straps, firing handles, etc. The T.2 kit scores over the GR.1 issue in that two underwing drop tanks are provided (and also another under-fuselage tank for the French E version). I finished one of the tanks in the older Dark Green / Dark Sea Grey colours to add a bit of variety. I picked up the resin wing with flaps and slats deployed from the Freightdog stand at Telford. This is by no means a new item, but is just a straight drop-in replacement for the kit part with no cutting needed (though, as always, with a touch of filler here and there). I also had some old PP Aeroparts photoetch airbrakes which came in very handy as the kit parts are not great. Decals were from Model Alliance which were great in terms of printing and colour, but the 16 Sqn fin bars had slightly wrong angles front and rear and I found myself fiddling around with tiny strips of yellow decal to correct that. Worked out OK in the end though. I used another Model Alliance sheet for the stencils. This provided some microscopic no step markings on the top surfaces which was very impressive but I must admit I struggled with decals that small and abandoned them after convincing myself from photos of the real aircraft that they’re just not visible anyway. What do you think?: 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 A very nice Jag indeed. I have decals for the all black 16 Squadron display aircraft which I need to build some time. I'll also be using the Hasegawa kit which I've had in the stash for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbay133 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Very nice representation of a very sleek bird. I have the Matchbox version on the bench just now and it is nowhere near the quality of the Hasegawa kit. Cheers Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Modeller Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Bangor Lad said: A very nice Jag indeed. I have decals for the all black 16 Squadron display aircraft which I need to build some time. I'll also be using the Hasegawa kit which I've had in the stash for years. Like you, I also have a few of those Hasegawa kits in the stash. I really like the RAF Germany Dark Green / Dark Sea Grey wraparound scheme and I plan to do 14, 17, 20 and 31 Sqns.....maybe one day. I hope you've got some of those PP Aeroparts airbrakes, otherwise you will be drilling tiny holes in tiny kit airbrakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 That's an absolute beauty! Looks like 1/48 scale, such excellent detail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Very nice Jag'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 That is a lovely looking Jag,...... I do like the grey scheme too, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 That's one lovely Jag! Brilliant work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Smashing!!! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 4 hours ago, CT Modeller said: Like you, I also have a few of those Hasegawa kits in the stash. I really like the RAF Germany Dark Green / Dark Sea Grey wraparound scheme and I plan to do 14, 17, 20 and 31 Sqns.....maybe one day. I hope you've got some of those PP Aeroparts airbrakes, otherwise you will be drilling tiny holes in tiny kit airbrakes! No Desert Storm/Op Granby Jags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Very nice model, well done. Many years ago I built an Indian Air Force T2 from this kit. IIRC, it went together really nicely. I also used the PP air brakes. It may still be up in the loft somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Modeller Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Bangor Lad said: No Desert Storm/Op Granby Jags? Those desert pink Jags are all about weathering and have very few markings, unless you're into nose art and then which one or two do you choose? Anyway I have loads of old Modeldecals to use up (including the Desert Storm ones actually) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyphbeta Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Looks excellent, what paInt and wash do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Nice jag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Very nice work, great job. Lots of memories. I've worked many hours on "Pop's Whisky" during my 4 years on 16(R) Sqn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Love the Jag, anyway but the two seater was always a favourite. Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Modeller Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 11 hours ago, scottyphbeta said: Looks excellent, what paInt and wash do you use? Paint was Xtracolour enamels (Dark Camouflage Grey and Dark Sea Grey) over Tamiya grey primer, with Klear coat before the decals and Humbrol Matt Coat after. The panel lines are highlighted with a very sharp HB pencil. The dark wash around the control surfaces with very thinned black oil paint. I have recently been using acrylic paints but I've had trouble with them clogging the airbrush so I went back to enamels for this one and it was a pleasure to airbrush with them. You just have to be patient and wait for them to dry - and to be honest most of us have plenty of time at the moment don't we. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyphbeta Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 On 17 April 2020 at 9:29 AM, CT Modeller said: Paint was Xtracolour enamels (Dark Camouflage Grey and Dark Sea Grey) over Tamiya grey primer, with Klear coat before the decals and Humbrol Matt Coat after. The panel lines are highlighted with a very sharp HB pencil. The dark wash around the control surfaces with very thinned black oil paint. I have recently been using acrylic paints but I've had trouble with them clogging the airbrush so I went back to enamels for this one and it was a pleasure to airbrush with them. You just have to be patient and wait for them to dry - and to be honest most of us have plenty of time at the moment don't we. I'm using Xtracolor enamels too with the Humbrol Satin or Matt Cote, seeing this, will stick with them 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Gorgeous ! Jags just look so right ! Cheers Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Lovely job Chris. And nice touch to do one of the tanks in the old colours. That resin wing looks great. This Hasegawa T2 kit was the last one I bought (and started) before I stopped modelling in the early 90s. Still got it though, together with the etch airbrakes, an etch ladder and some nice white metal seats. Time to dig it out methinks... Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bas Hermsen Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Awesome job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLover Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Wonderful! The jag is one of my favourite jets, and yours turned out very nice 👌 Cheers, Gerben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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