Sky Keg Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Good day, I check in with my sixth and final project for the year. While the kit is delightful in construction, there is no shortage of tiny and microscopic parts. That is great for detail however it is easy to lose one and ruin the end result. For this one, I used the resin aftermarket ejection seat. The kit supplied ejection seat is very nice but it comes in multiple parts just like each of the main and nose landing gears. Unfortunately, Special Hobby does not include any underwing ordnance apart from the centerline tank. I added the Swedish versions of the Sparrow and Sidewinder along with the mounting rails from the spares box. The fuselage pylons and rails are included. The decals are excellent. I added 0.05mm brass rod for the main and auxiliary pitot tubes and AOA ( Angle of Attack ) pitot. After research, it appeared that three main colors were used for the air-to-air missiles….white, grey, and a very unique green. Here are the basic colors I used for the Viggen………. 1. Upper surface : Model Master Haze Grey 2. Lower surface : Model Master Light Grey ( FS36496 ) 3. Cockpit walls : Tamiya Medium Grey ( XF-20 ) 4. Washes : Upper - AK Grey-Blue, Lower Ammo Medium Grey, Stains - Vallejo Dark Brown and Black I enjoyed this kit and a long overdue subject was finally added thanks to Special Hobby. I have always been fond of the Viggen and am pleased at how it turned out. I`ve waited for a modern tooled Viggen for a very long time. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the lack of under wing stores. Due to the numerous small parts, I can only recommend this kit for those who have a bit more experience in the hobby. Thank you in advance and with much respect, Mike And here the three I have of the forward canard type of design……………. Top : Trumpeter J-10 Center : Special Hobby JA-37 Viggen Lower : Hobby Boss Rafale 61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Oh so nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Hi Mike, That looks great! The weathering is just right, light and not overdone. Your display is up to par. The trio is doing very well! Many greetings Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Wow That's a cracking looking Viggen you've got @Sky Keg Mike. /Bosse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 That's a great Viggen Mike, well done! And thank you for your assessment of the Special Hobby kit too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Mike, that is an absolute beauty. The overall weathering and panel lining is at just the right level to boost the realism aspect of the finished article.. I think I need you to take over management of shed operations! Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Nice work! The Viggen is a beast!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Nice representation of the Swedish Lightning! In my opinion, the weathering looks just right. Pity about the lack of underwing stores. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Top notch! This is an impressive build! Congratulations. JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 The Viggen is a stunning aircraft and you did it justice. Very well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopesdaddy Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Outstanding Viggen, The grey really suits it even if its not the splinter pattern. It's nice to know there is hope for my kit when I finally decide to build it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 very nice work, love the canard fighter trio also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Great looking Viggen there Mike, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Mike, Lovely build and finish of one of my favourite aircraft! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissyboat Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 There it is again. Love the Viggen. ⚓🙌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Love it - great choice of scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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