The Shearwater Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) I needed a break from grey RAF fighters! The ETPS schemes are always a nice change. Here's the old Italeri 1/72 kit with a slightly hybrid livery - I don't think XX145 was ever in this (newer?) version of the scheme, but if she's ever restored and repainted, who knows! Mostly built OOB but with a little aftermarket etch from Eduard, and resin seats and wheels (can't remember where from though, as I started the build ages ago). Decals were from the Air Decal "Raspberry Ripple" sheet which I found on eBay, over Hataka Red Line acrylic airbrushed paints. I'm not sure if the various shortcomings in fit and finish are from the kit or my lack of skill, although it was certainly much more of a struggle than the last kit (the fantastic Airfix GR9). Don't peer too closely! Thanks for looking (from a distance). And with a previous T.2 (Hasegawa kit)... Edited September 12, 2021 by The Shearwater 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) Actually, I think it stands up rather well under close examination. I don't see anything to complain about. I've always liked the Jaguar two-seaters better than the single-seaters and your model shows their lines very nicely. I'm impressed with your paint work. The red, white and blue look great! Edited September 12, 2021 by SAT69 misspelled "liked" 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Not the easiest colors to work with. Wonderful subject and excellent results! How was the Hataka acrylic paint, especially with masking? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerotechi Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Looks a great build. I do like the test and school schemes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Excellent Jaguar! Always thought the Jag' to be a most beautiful and elegant looking aircraft (though never seen in Australian skies). Your fantastic build confirms that beauty, in my view. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby No Mac Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I've really got a soft spot for the ETPS markings from being made to watch Test Pilot by my dad back in the 80s (naturally, I watch it by choice on YouTube these days). I'd say undoubtedly that you've done an excellent job with a tricky scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 11 hours ago, SAT69 said: Actually, I think it stands up rather well under close examination. I don't see anything to complain about. I've always liked the Jaguar two-seaters better than the single-seaters and your model shows their lines very nicely. I'm impressed with your paint work. The red, white and blue look great! Thank you, I agree the two-seaters are nicer looking too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 7 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: Not the easiest colors to work with. Wonderful subject and excellent results! How was the Hataka acrylic paint, especially with masking? That’s kind, thanks. I’ve only used Hataka since starting airbrushing last year and I’ve found them absolutely fine. This set was ‘modern RAF test and aerobatic aircraft’ so perfect colour matching. Initial masking results were excellent, it was only later that I started messing up on detail areas (largely over-applying paint, then trying to remove and respray). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Lovely finish with sharp clean lines. No evidence of the struggles you had in the finished product. Excellent model 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagRigger Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Nice - actually didn't realise they had a more 'modern' scheme till I just looked up 615 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 10 hours ago, aerotechi said: Looks a great build. I do like the test and school schemes. Thank you! 6 hours ago, kapam said: Excellent Jaguar! Always thought the Jag' to be a most beautiful and elegant looking aircraft (though never seen in Australian skies). Your fantastic build confirms that beauty, in my view. Thanks 👍 4 hours ago, Bobby No Mac said: I've really got a soft spot for the ETPS markings from being made to watch Test Pilot by my dad back in the 80s (naturally, I watch it by choice on YouTube these days). I'd say undoubtedly that you've done an excellent job with a tricky scheme Thank you 👍 4 hours ago, Bobby No Mac said: I've really got a soft spot for the ETPS markings from being made to watch Test Pilot by my dad back in the 80s (naturally, I watch it by choice on YouTube these days). I'd say undoubtedly that you've done an excellent job with a tricky scheme Thank you 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 2 hours ago, JagRigger said: Nice - actually didn't realise they had a more 'modern' scheme till I just looked up 615 Yes, it’s a fairly subtle difference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Great finish on a tricky kit. I binned mine well before finishing! Edge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Just add my tuppenny ha'penny worth agreeing with the above complimentary comments. Really nice painting and finishing. I'm another that thinks the T-Bird jag is better looking than the single seater and a very attractive aircraft all round. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Very attractive Jaguar! The livery really suits her, and among two-seaters she's got very nice lines (as opposed to i.a. the Saab SK 37 Viggen). Slick work! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 14 hours ago, Alan P said: Lovely finish with sharp clean lines. No evidence of the struggles you had in the finished product. Excellent model 👏👏👏 Thank you, very kind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 11 hours ago, Edge said: Great finish on a tricky kit. I binned mine well before finishing! Edge Haha yes I came back to mine after an extended break... and nearly did the same as you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 11 hours ago, Fritag said: Just add my tuppenny ha'penny worth agreeing with the above complimentary comments. Really nice painting and finishing. I'm another that thinks the T-Bird jag is better looking than the single seater and a very attractive aircraft all round. Thank you. (Can’t actually think of any other 2-seaters which look nicer than their single-seat siblings!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 On 13/09/2021 at 21:00, Spitfire31 said: Very attractive Jaguar! The livery really suits her, and among two-seaters she's got very nice lines (as opposed to i.a. the Saab SK 37 Viggen). Slick work! Kind regards, Joachim Thanks, it’s definitely one of the best 2-seat shapes around! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Great pair, very cool indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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