Saab/BAe Thunderbolt GR.3

[Devilfish]

After the cancellation of TSR2 and P.1154, there were holes in the UK and RAFG defences.  A collaboration with France looked promising, but talks broke down shortly after starting, when the two governments couldn't come to an agreement over several issues.
The MOD then started looking around for alternatives, mostly at America.  The F-4 Phantom was ordered, but due to the thinking that airfields would be the first things wiped out in the event of war, an aircraft that could use shorter, unprepared strips was needed.
Enter Saab, with their new Viggen aircraft.  The RAF evaluated it and it ticked all the boxes, so 150 were ordered.

I will be using the venerable Italeri (Airfix/Esci) kit. 

itl2785 by Paul Carter, on Flickr

[NARSES2]

After the cancellation of TSR2 and P.1154, there were holes in the UK and GAFG defences.  A collaboration with France looked promising, but talks broke down shortly after starting, when the two governments couldn't come to an agreement over several issues.

Malvern or Perrier ? 

Now this is a good idea 

[PR19_Kit]

Ref Viggens, the Swedish Air Force just re-flew their exhibition two-seater after a 7 yr. re-build. 

[Devilfish]

I have several photos of this one from the Swedish historical flight

DSC_0256 by Paul Carter, on Flickr

And this one at Newark Air Museum

DSCF0790_zpsimjept3w by Paul Carter, on Flickr
NAM V Bombers day 2018 by Paul Carter, on Flickr

[Leading Observer]

My build of something similar a while ago http://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php/topic,41909.0.html

[Devilfish]

Aaaaaand, we're off!

First job is to do a bit of rescribing. Not really visible in the photos though...

Viggen by Paul Carter, on Flickr

Viggen by Paul Carter, on Flickr

I'm not adding a lot to the cockpit, just changing the seat.  Didn't take long to get the fuselage together..

2018-07-02_06-37-18 by Paul Carter, on Flickr

[Devilfish]

Slower progress than I'd like....

2018-07-04_10-19-59 by Paul Carter, on Flickr

[ysi_maniac]

Great start idea!

[Devilfish]

Got a bit more done.

20180708_224551 by Paul Carter, on Flickr

Did a few modifications, to "Anglicise" it

20180708_224604 by Paul Carter, on Flickr

[Devilfish]

It is now painted and decalled.

2018-07-16_07-30-53 by Paul Carter, on Flickr

[Knightflyer]

WOW!!!!  That is looking REALLY good! 

[Old Wombat]

Oh, that's sweet!

[Mossie]

That's certainly looking the part. 54 Sqn?

It'd be nice to see a JA37 in air defence greys as a partner.

[Cobra]

the Viggen just seems to Fit wearing RAF Colors Keep up the Superb Work Dan

[Doug K]

Always liked the Viggen and this looks right