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SAAB/B.A.C. Viggen FGR-2 Germany 1975

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chrisonord

June 22, 2020, 03:53:21 PM
Yet another  joint venture  by the chaps at SAAB and BAC and something  quite  liked  by the pilots and  ground  crew alike.  Powered by  a Rolls Royce Olympus  based engine with  input from Volvo  technicians, the aircraft  performed  admirably  at high and low altitudes  and was capable of  carrying a  multitude of different  ordnance. One such  weapon  being  the WE177 freefall nuclear bomb, of which  this aircraft  is carrying two of. This load  was rarely  carried  and is thought to be  staged for the benefit of  nosey east German/Soviet  observers.
The kit is the old and getting  past it Airfix  kit, badly fitting  canopy  and needed a lot of  sanding  on the. fuselage  edges to get it to  fit  properly. I think I will have a look for the Heller  2 seat version and do that one  similar.
Chris
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buzzbomb

#1
June 22, 2020, 04:00:51 PM
It constantly impresses me how a simple change of colour scheme can alter perspective on a vehicle or aircraft.

Nice work

DogfighterZen

#2
June 22, 2020, 04:04:24 PM
Yup, that's one of my favorite camo schemes and suits the Viggen very well!  :thumbsup:
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NARSES2

#3
June 22, 2020, 11:44:55 PM
I've always had a liking for the Viggen and that scheme certainly suits her Chris  :thumbsup:
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PR19_Kit

#4
June 23, 2020, 01:38:18 AM
I almost hate to tell you this after you made such a great job of the model, but the port underwing serial is the wrong way round.

The port one should read from the front and starboard one from the rear, I know this because I made exactly the same mistake with my Hawker P.1086 and the Venerable Mike McEvoy picked me up on it.

[JMN Mode Off]

But it's a great idea and a super paint job.  :thumbsup:
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

zenrat

#5
June 23, 2020, 03:40:16 AM Last Edit: June 23, 2020, 03:43:34 AM by zenrat
Quote from: PR19_Kit on June 23, 2020, 01:38:18 AM
...the port underwing serial is the wrong way round...

only in the real world.
;D ;)

Good job Chris.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Glenn Gilbertson

#6
June 23, 2020, 10:35:57 AM
Looks very mean & plausible - I like it :thumbsup:

Weaver

#7
June 23, 2020, 05:08:16 PM
Nice one Chris!  :thumbsup:

IIRC ALL Heller Viggens include the bits for the two-seater and the two recce versions. The only difference between boxings is the extra bits in the JA-37 one. The latter should have a slightly longer fuselage, but it doesn't: it just uses the AJ one.
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chrisonord

#8
June 23, 2020, 05:21:03 PM
Quote from: Weaver on June 23, 2020, 05:08:16 PM
Nice one Chris!  :thumbsup:

IIRC ALL Heller Viggens include the bits for the two-seater and the two recce versions. The only difference between boxings is the extra bits in the JA-37 one. The latter should have a slightly longer fuselage, but it doesn't: it just uses the AJ one.
Cheers H, that should make my search a bit easier.  Glad you  like it  :thumbsup:
Chris
The dogs philosophy on life.
If you cant eat it hump it or fight it,
Pee on it and walk away!!

Rheged

#9
June 24, 2020, 05:34:07 AM
Another  good one, Chris!!
"If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you....."
It  means that you read  the instruction sheet

Captain Canada

#10
July 01, 2020, 04:53:16 AM
Very nice ! Looks right at home in those colours, and certainly would have been a useful asset and deterrent ! Not to mention airshow performer  :wub:
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chrisonord

#11
July 01, 2020, 05:04:53 AM
Quote from: Captain Canada on July 01, 2020, 04:53:16 AM
Very nice ! Looks right at home in those colours, and certainly would have been a useful asset and deterrent ! Not to mention airshow performer  :wub:
Last summer I  had the privilege of seeing a viggen and a  Tunnan flying  around  Blackpool airport  getting ready for the  Southport  air show, what a sight and sound  they both were and I felt both amazed and honoured to  have  witnessed two favourite aircraft  in one go.
The dogs philosophy on life.
If you cant eat it hump it or fight it,
Pee on it and walk away!!

Dizzyfugu

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July 01, 2020, 06:21:58 AM Last Edit: July 01, 2020, 06:23:35 AM by Dizzyfugu
Quote from: chrisonord on June 23, 2020, 05:21:03 PM
Quote from: Weaver on June 23, 2020, 05:08:16 PM
Nice one Chris!  :thumbsup:

IIRC ALL Heller Viggens include the bits for the two-seater and the two recce versions. The only difference between boxings is the extra bits in the JA-37 one. The latter should have a slightly longer fuselage, but it doesn't: it just uses the AJ one.
Cheers H, that should make my search a bit easier.  Glad you  like it  :thumbsup:
Chris

There's also the Matchbox two-seater - and it has the bonus of coming with a pair of the huge Rb05 anti-ship missiles. And it has, IIRC, not the extended fin from the JA.

The ultimate current choice us IMHO the new Special Hobby Viggen, though, which, among other details, also has the longer JA fuselage as an option part (it's a 3mm segment that can simply be added), and there's a two-seater option, too. But that's only included in the twin-pack that includes an excellent reference book, too. Steep price, but lovely kit(s)!  :wub:

Devilfish

#13
July 02, 2020, 04:43:57 AM
Snap!

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Snowtrooper

#14
July 02, 2020, 04:46:19 AM
Quote from: Dizzyfugu on July 01, 2020, 06:21:58 AM
There's also the Matchbox two-seater - and it has the bonus of coming with a pair of the huge Rb05 anti-ship missiles. And it has, IIRC, not the extended fin from the JA.
Matchbox Sk boxing does have the tall fin, because the JA inherited the tall fin from the Sk. The original Mbox AJ tooling has the short fin however (as it should).
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