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SAAB J-35 Draken Aggressor

Started by Ed S, April 04, 2015, 06:37:27 PM

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Captain Canada

#15
April 10, 2015, 03:50:20 PM
That's one beautiful Hunter shot !

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Ed S

#16
April 12, 2015, 07:12:55 PM
In the late 60's and early 70's, the USAF and USN were starting dedicated dissimilar air combat training programs (Aggressors and Top Gun). The USAF wanted a small, supersonic fighter that had the size, performance and appearance that could simulate the Mig-21. At the time, the USAF fighters were big powerful long range fighters (F-105, F-4...) so they went off shore looking for options. They eventually leased a squadron of SAAB J-35 Drakens.  These became the first Aggressor Squadron.







Ed
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#17
April 12, 2015, 07:22:51 PM
That looks good. I like the dark green edges to the light green stripes: very nice effect. :thumbsup:
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PR19_Kit

#18
April 13, 2015, 03:37:53 AM
That has a remarkably 'Soviet' look to it Ed, nice one indeed.  :thumbsup: :bow:
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sandiego89

#19
April 13, 2015, 06:53:49 AM Last Edit: April 13, 2015, 07:07:44 AM by sandiego89
Wow, really nice!  Extra points for getting a fantasitc result from such a "basic" kit.

She really looks the part- an even has the instrumentation pod, so they can debrief those hotshot fighter pilots exactly how the got "killed"   :thumbsup:  
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#20
April 13, 2015, 07:43:40 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on April 13, 2015, 03:37:53 AM
That has a remarkably 'Soviet' look to it Ed, nice one indeed.  :thumbsup: :bow:

Very much so
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#21
April 13, 2015, 09:41:19 AM
A Draaken always looks good - but yours looks very good in those colours. :thumbsup:

DogfighterZen

#23
April 13, 2015, 04:36:49 PM
Great colors scheme!  :thumbsup:
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Captain Canada

#25
April 14, 2015, 03:09:56 AM
That came out perfect ! Love the colours on it. Sure looks like the enemy to me !

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Dizzyfugu

#26
April 15, 2015, 03:35:14 AM
A late find... the idea's not as far-fetched as it seems!  :thumbsup:



Looks like an ex-Denmark aircraft.
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