Lightningboy2000 Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 My latest completed.... Well I did actually finish this a couple of weeks ago but I'm terrible at pointing the camera at my models for some reason. Good at pointing the camera at real planes whenever I see them, funny that! German Air Force Alpha Jet 41+39 JBG43 NATO Tiger Meet - Kleine Brogel 1985 This is the Fujimi 1/72 kit. It has some nicely represented panel lines but in other areas comparable to old Matchbox kits. Extremely basic cockpit & very thick clear one piece canopy. I did have a Pavla vacform canopy intended for the Heller kit but in the end decided to use the kit canopy & took the razor saw to it & cut it up into sections. As I needed to reinforce where the canopies are attached, I drilled & attached brass rod to represent the telescopic canopy rams, this made for a secure support and attachment. I added side consoles from scrap plastic & used Pavla MBB Stencel ejection seats. The only thing I should have addressed was the arrestor hook which looks like a walking stick attached to the rear end, which I might sort out at a later date when I can be bothered! For decals I used a HaHen decal sheet (Thanks Harald if you're looking!) which provided the cockpit decals & fitted nicely. His German Air Force Alpha Jet decal sheet had everything I needed for this particular airframe which attended the 1985 Tiger Meet at Kleine Brogel. Photographic reference from; "The 25th Anniversary NATO Tiger Meet" Coen Van Den Heuvel & Jac Van Tuyn Osprey/Motorbooks International An obligatory Master brass pitot was used as well as some brass tubing for the Mauser gun. All paints used were from the Hataka paint range, Mig PLW wash & Xtracrylic matt. Thanks for looking 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Beautifully painted, beautifully detailed and a gorgeous clean look. That's one great model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 10 minutes ago, SAT69 said: Beautifully painted, beautifully detailed and a gorgeous clean look. That's one great model! Cheers SAT69, very much appreciated thanks! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Lovely job on a decades old kit. A new tool kit is long overdue I would say. Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 (edited) I like your Alpha Jet much, not just you used the Oldenburger markings of the JaboG 43, but also your paint work is very nice, even i like more used worn look, but a Alpha Jet is rarely to see in model forums, thats why your work is top notch. How i wish the kit manufacturers make a new Alpha Jet in 1:48 or 1:32, its still my dream Edited July 9, 2020 by Harry Callahan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 A stunning example of a poorly served aircraft in kit form,beautiful paintwork too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim d Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 (edited) I really like your kit of the lovely little Alpha jet. The finish is so good and I do like the German camo scheme. Thanks for sharing. Edited July 9, 2020 by tim d 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Excellent Alpha Jet. The paint finish is superb. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent K Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I've always liked the Alpha Jet and that is as good a build as it gets, nicely done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Wow that is a gorgeous build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 That's a superb result from the old Fujimi kit. Very nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 27 minutes ago, Vultures1 said: That's a superb result from the old Fujimi kit. Very nice work! Cheers mate! The Fujimi kit isn't too bad considering its vintage. 9 hours ago, F-32 said: Wow that is a gorgeous build Thank you! 😊 10 hours ago, Agent K said: I've always liked the Alpha Jet and that is as good a build as it gets, nicely done. Cheers! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 13 hours ago, stevej60 said: A stunning example of a poorly served aircraft in kit form,beautiful paintwork too. Many thanks stevej60 much appreciated. I think it's the best on offer, but I reckon good things could be made of the Heller kit as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 13 hours ago, ForestFan said: Lovely job on a decades old kit. A new tool kit is long overdue I would say. Well done Cheers mate, must be well over thirty years old I reckon! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Very nice of a most unique subject!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Not bad Martin, not bad at all. Nice bit of picture taking too...mobile again? Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 1 minute ago, Courageous said: Not bad Martin, not bad at all. Nice bit of picture taking too...mobile again? Stuart Cheers Stuart, yes using the trusty mobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc72 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 A beautiful "Luftmoped"! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Doc72 said: A beautiful "Luftmoped"! Well done! Excellent, like that knickname! Is that what they were known as? Cheers! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc72 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 7 hours ago, Lightningboy2000 said: Excellent, like that knickname! Is that what they were known as? Cheers! Martin Yes, I think so. Basically many small aircraft are occasionally nicknamed this way, but in the context of the post-war Luftwaffe, the Luftmoped ("aerial moped") is an Alpha Jet. Its predecessor, the G.91, was even smaller, nevertheless it was given the more flattering name Gina. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Hello L2000, As mentioned above, I was very impressed with the overal outcome of this model from Fujimi. I had to recheck the scale, to make sure it was not 1/48 scale. The "real" aircraft has one of the best trackrecords in aviation. Regards, Orion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinback Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Sweet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Lovely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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