binbrook87 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Hello all Just finished this one off. What a great kit the Special Hobby Viggen is. Easy assembly, great fit of parts, clear instructions, lovely decals. It would put some of the larger mainstream manufacturers to shame. I've not done a Special Hobby kit for a while and they've come on leaps and bounds. Paints from Vallejo, Tamiya and Mr Hobby...but in hindsight the light green is a bit on the bright side. Although looking at photos of real Viggens it seems to range from light browny olive to Kermit green and everything in between! Anyway here she is.... comments much appreciated 🙂 If you do fancy doing a Viggen.... be prepared for lots of this! 🤪 54 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Lovely finish, and a great effort on all that masking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shashman Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Wow I bet that masking was a job and a half! Definitely paid off! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Brilliant Viggen, well worth the effort to mask that scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-4Guy Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Fantastic Viggen! And what a pain, masking it... Thankfully ends with a great paint scheme, great job indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Absolutely beautiful! I bet you're tired of cutting and applying masking tape, but it was worth the effort, as I think yours is the best Viggen build I have seen in 1/72 scale. Next up is the Lansen? In my opinon, the Viggen is the best-built Swede since Ann-Margaret! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Your efforts at masking off each color paid outstanding rewards. Because of your high quality results and synopsis, I look forward to putting this kit together in the near future. Great job!!!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Wow thanks for the comments guys! Best Viggen build in 72nd scale?! Er..i don't think so but thanks for the kind words. I've taken great encouragement from other builds on here and the quality of those is outstanding. 👍 Talking of the Lansen I've actually got an old Heller kit in the stash so i may dig that out one day. Raised panel lines 🙈 Colour scheme is slightly easier though! 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Impressive build – you really nailed the camouflage! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 3 hours ago, binbrook87 said: Wow thanks for the comments guys! Best Viggen build in 72nd scale?! Er..i don't think so but thanks for the kind words. I've taken great encouragement from other builds on here and the quality of those is outstanding. 👍 Talking of the Lansen I've actually got an old Heller kit in the stash so i may dig that out one day. Raised panel lines 🙈 Colour scheme is slightly easier though! 😄 The Tarangus kit is very nice, but pricey! The aftermarket speedbrakes are a must, as IIRC, they are extended when the undercart is down. It is a handsome beast- sort of a Nordic Sabre Dog! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Lovely finish! So glad I bought shares in Tamiya tape 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Fabulous paint job on the Viggen , First class ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Wow, very nice work!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Great looking Viggen, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 outstanding finish there Gra! All that brain ache of the splinter cammo paid off too! looks superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rémi Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Beautifull build with a camo not easy to made. Congratulation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 14 hours ago, Mikey-1980 said: outstanding finish there Gra! All that brain ache of the splinter cammo paid off too! looks superb! Cheers Mike. 👍 Yeh I'm fairly pleased with the result mate, luckily its now been ticked off my bucket list so I won't have to do another one! Other Swedes should be a lot easier on the camo front. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 I have got this kit with the aim of doing that splinter scheme, even got the paint mask set for it & still haven't mustered the courage to get started with it yet! You're much braver than me! Superb work considering you did it without the a mask set. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 9 hours ago, binbrook87 said: Cheers Mike. 👍 Yeh I'm fairly pleased with the result mate, luckily its now been ticked off my bucket list so I won't have to do another one! Other Swedes should be a lot easier on the camo front. 😁 Bet it did your......swede in? sorry....terrible joke......but still....🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booty003 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Superb Viggen. It is a fantastic and futuristic looking beast of an aircraft. That masking job would of tipped me over the edge....!!! Well done for that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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