Saab 35 Draken, Acro Deltas

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July 26, 2021
An overview of the kit.
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July 26, 2021
This is the version of the Acro Deltas I am going to build.
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July 26, 2021
I started to cover the outboard wings with supermaket acquired aluminum foil.
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July 26, 2021
The plastic injection is awful and very thin.
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July 26, 2021
The canopies does not physically match. I will have to solve this problem.
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July 26, 2021
Dry fit with the outboard wings and the fuselage section.
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July 26, 2021
Started to cover the fuselage with aluminum foil.
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July 26, 2021
Dry fit with the outboard wings and the fuselage section, already aluminum covered.
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July 26, 2021
Dry fit with the outboard wings and the fuselage section, already aluminum covered.
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July 26, 2021
Dry fit with the outboard wings and the fuselage section, already aluminum covered.
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July 30, 2021
I had to reprint the decals, as they have just broke when placed in water.. 🙁
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July 30, 2021
This is the round wooden base I made, printed the Swedish roundel in adhesive paper, and placed it on the top of it. Also I have used an inox bicycle spoke to link the base and the plane.
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July 30, 2021
I epoxy glued the threaded end of the spoke to the model rear exhaust, in order to place the spoke afterwards.
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July 30, 2021
I epoxy glued the threaded end of the spoke to the model rear exhaust, in order to place the spoke afterwards.
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August 2, 2021
Unfortunately the decals I printed became kind of translucent. But as there is no solution, I will leave them this way..
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August 2, 2021
The yellow transparency od the swedish roundel over the silver foil, gave it a golden look. Although not accurate, it made a beautiful effect.
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August 2, 2021
Finished model and base.
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August 2, 2021
threaded connection to the wire.
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August 2, 2021
Finished model and base.
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August 2, 2021
Finished model and base.

Comments

7 26 July 2021, 13:54

Robert Podkoński
I presume you like challenges, Gustavo 🙂 Good work so far!

30 July 2021, 17:38

Julian Herrero aka Yuri
Good work on a dog of a kit ... Congratulations

2 August 2021, 14:08

Alexander
Looks really nice with this very basic metallic look! 👍

2 August 2021, 19:36

Album info

Construction of 60's/70's 1:72 kit os Saab 35 from Revell. It is my first try of bare metal foil covering. Will be built in flight position, and installed in a customized support.

Acro Deltas Saab 35 Draken

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