Saab JA-37 Viggen

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June 20, 2016
The Beginning
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June 20, 2016
Not going to build the display model on the front but the active option in grey.
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June 20, 2016
The Beginning. Bit of filler needed on the engine intakes.
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August 16, 2016
Cockpit starting to take shape.
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August 16, 2016
Cockpit starting to take shape.
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August 21, 2016
Cockpit in place. Took a bit of lining up and edges will need tidying up.
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August 21, 2016
Bit of filler and filing needed on the main joints. Hopefully will be smooth when I get to the painting stage.
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August 21, 2016
Dry fit the wing tops. Slightly misalines between wing and engine but nothing I can't correct.
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August 21, 2016
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August 24, 2016
Gun pod and fuel pod
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August 24, 2016
Tight fit between the fuel tank and the cannon. Definitely can't fit the top fin of the 3. Though looking at pics online they show that most tanks had 4 fins. Going to add 2 fins with sheet plastic and a bit of plastic as a spacer to leave a bigger gap.
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August 24, 2016
Tight fit between the fuel tank and the cannon. Definitely can't fit the top fin of the 3. Though looking at pics online they show that most tanks had 4 fins. Going to add 2 fins with sheet plastic and a bit of plastic as a spacer to leave a bigger gap.
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August 24, 2016
Wing tops are on.
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August 24, 2016
Where the cannon pod will go.
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August 24, 2016
Like how the airbrakes fit into the canon pod. Going to build the breaks open I think. Though don't think it's how the aircraft would be left in real life.
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August 24, 2016
Hopefully will look neat when painted.
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September 28, 2016
Really starting to come to shape now. Though struggling for time.
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September 28, 2016
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September 28, 2016
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September 28, 2016
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September 28, 2016
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September 28, 2016
Few holes drilled around the exhaust.
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October 20, 2016
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October 20, 2016
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October 20, 2016
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October 20, 2016
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October 20, 2016
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October 20, 2016
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November 15, 2016
Pretty much done. Just need to add the missiles (which i ordered replacements for)
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November 15, 2016
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November 15, 2016
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November 15, 2016
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November 15, 2016
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November 15, 2016
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November 15, 2016
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November 15, 2016
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December 9, 2016
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December 9, 2016

Comments

20 June 2016, 11:56

16 August 2016, 12:21

Bart Goesaert
nice start so far, will you add the ton of corrections to this one, or will you keep it out of the box? I've thought this one had raised detail, will you rescribe the plane?

16 August 2016, 13:25

Adam Farnsworth
Only just restarted model making (only 2 completed so far). Have another old Harrier GR3 & BAC 1-11 models I'm experimenting on with scribing (must say find it difficult to scribe in straight lines) and making adjustments too.
For now going to do this mostly out of the box but with minor corrections.
Will get another in the future and improve on this and make it more authentic once I've gained confidence in my skill levels.

16 August 2016, 14:10

Spanjaard
have fun and enjoy the ride 🙂
I love the Viggen, I did the ESCI one ages ago (yours looks a lot better already), and I am looking forward doing it again one of this days😉

16 August 2016, 14:31

Adam Farnsworth
There's a lot of resin bits and other after market things to do. Again will try those when I do it again. (Will want to do the other Saabs 1st though).

16 August 2016, 16:53

Adam Farnsworth
See what you mean about corrections. Getting the fuel tank on an and looking correct will be fun (isn't even on the instructions which is weird). Annoyingly noticed that you have 6 pylons and only 2 sparrows and 2 sidewinders for the interceptor I'll have to find 2 more. Sadly the ones in my Harrier box are a different size?? Old Airfix for you not very consistent.

24 August 2016, 07:36

Adam Farnsworth
Pretty much getting there now. Ordered some replacement side winders to go on it. Now wondering if I should also ket replacement sparrows as they are so detailed in comparison.

15 November 2016, 15:20

Spanjaard
all those updates are a considerable temptation.... 😉

15 November 2016, 16:50

Adam Farnsworth
Will probably get another one at some point and do some real adaptions. Bit more practice need 1st though.

15 November 2016, 18:19

Adam Farnsworth
Missiles are getting there. Decided to go green like some of the photo's I've seen of this aircraft. Look more interesting than the classic white & grey. Just need to create some runners for the front pilons as they are missing them.

9 December 2016, 08:18

Adam Farnsworth
"Accidentally" bought a Gripen the other day. So will have a younger sibling some time soon.

9 December 2016, 08:21

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My favourite aircraft is now pretty much finnished. Just some replacement missiles I ordered to add then will be done. I like it. Not the easiest kit as fairly old. Have done a few minor mods but nothing drastic.

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