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    SAAB AJ/JA Viggen Detail Question for the Experts!

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    Yarm6:

    As far as the live RB 75 goes, I actually have no idea if the writing is in Swedish or English on the live ones, never seen one. I would suppose in Swedish, since the inert ones have Swedish writing. Yellow band for live warhead though, but generally in Sweden we only use one band not to confuse. So only one yellow band for the warhead, no brown band for the rocket motor, it is considered as a live missile with live rocket motor just by the yellow band.

     

    DarkKnight:

    1. They would be removed in wartime, and the red numbers on the fin would be replaced by black ones, smaller in size.

     

    2. It depends whether it is a JA 37C (pre-mod) or JA 37DI (post-mod). For the JA 37C, a typical A2A loadout would be 2 x RB 71 Skyflash on the inner wing pylons, and 4 x RB 74 Sidewinder on the outer wing pylons, and the fuselage side pylons. The fuselage central pylon only carries a drop tank, and is of course fitted in the A2A mission.

    For a JA 37 DI, fit 4 x RB 99 AMRAAM on the fuselage and inner wing pylons instead. You could add a U95 jamming pod instead of the RB 99 on the right inner wing pylon. So that loadout then is made up of 2 x RB 74 and 4 x RB 99 (or 3 x RB 99 and 1 x U95).

     

    Hope this helps. 

    SAAB AJ/JA Viggen Detail Question for the Experts!

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    Just found this thread, and have to make some corrections to previous statements. To give a little background on my credibility, I did my conscript military service in the Swedish Air Force as a mechanic on the JA 37 Viggen fighter, then went on to pre-officers training on the JA and SK (trainer) 37 Viggen. After my officer academy years, I ended up as an aircraft technician on the JAS 39 Gripen, and in 2005 I transitioned to helicopters, were I am emplyed as a flight engineer as of today.

     

    So, back to the Viggen. You guys are almost correct, but there are a few things to point out:

     

    • The Oerlikon is an integral part of the fuselage on the JA 37. It could not be removed to be flown without it.
    • The AJS (or AJ) 37 Viggen could NOT carry Super Falcon missiles. The Falcon missile was never introduced on the Viggen, although there were some serious thoughts about it during its early years.
    • The AJ 37 could in fact carry 4 Mavericks (designated RB 75 in Sweden, were RB means Missile). No change for the AJS upgrade, still four Mavericks to be carried. The Maverick model used was the AGM-65 with a television guidance system.
    • The AJ 37 could carry its load on the central fuselage pylon (only a drop tank could be carried here), the left and right fuselage pylons, and on the inner wing pylons. The outboard wing pylons were available for weapons with the AJS upgrade. JA 37 Viggen fighter aircraft had all pylons available from start.
    • The AJS 37 could in fact carry 6 Sidewinders (RB 24J, AIM-9J), but it had no operational use really. It's a realistic loadout though, so if you want to do it that way, it is historically correct. 😉

     

    Well, that's my few notes on this subject. Feel free to ask more, or drop me a PM if there's anything else I can clarify for you guys. 

    Converting Zvezda C-130J

    in Props

    Posted · Edited by Najk

    Hey guys,

     

    Having no knowledge whatsoever about the C-130, I'm trusting you guys to help me on this one. 😊

     

    I'm thinking about the possibility to convert the Zvezda 1/72 C-130J-30 into a standard C-130J, wanting to do the current Blue Angels "Fat Albert". 

     

    I can see the fuselage has to been shortened, but how much and where? 

     

    Any other things that needs to be changed/addressed?

     

    Are there any decals available for the current Blue Angels C-130J?

     

    Thanks in advance!

     

    Regards,

    Nick

     

    Sweden’s J35 colors questions

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    The Mr.Paint MRP-175 Swedish Blue-gray is spot on for the under surfaces, but as Mstor says, the colors for the top are a bit too dark from the bottle. With some work and color mixing, it is still possible to get a good result out of the Mr.Paint colors for the top.

    Zvezda 1/72 C-130H announced

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    On 6/3/2020 at 4:24 AM, Da SWO said:

    The J model has replaced the E/H/P/N models. 

    I think COMPASS CALL and the LC-130, are the only non-J specialty 130's left. 

     

    Maybe in the US, but there are many other countries still flying the C-130H.. :)

    Canadian CF-188's

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    Hey guys,

     

    Looking through some Pictures for an upcoming build, I've noticed some kind of antenna just behind the canopy on Canadian CF-188 Hornets.

    Could anyone enlighten me on what this is for? If anyone has measurements on it, it would be even better! :)

     

    Antenna 1

    Antenna 2

     

    On the above photos, it is the round disc behind the canopy.

     

    TIA!

     

     

    Team Iskra decals?

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    On 2017-02-01 at 4:09 AM, dnl42 said:

    I've got 2 other Master Craft 1/72 Iskra boxings (this and that).

     

    Make an offer if you want them; I decided I'll only do coastal craft (ships, boats) in 1/72...

     

    Hi dnl42,

     

    Thanks for the offer, but since I'm looking only for the Team Iskra decals, I have no interest in the kits.

    Team Iskra decals?

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    dnl42, yes, they do have decals, and Arma Hobby does indeed make an Iskra kit, but none has decals for Team Iskra, the Polish display team. :crying:

     

     

     

    mhsuzuki, thanks for that, I will contact them and find out if any decals are planned in 1/72 scale. :thumbsup:

    Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornets

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    Hey guys,

    I've been searching the web for pictures/photos of Kuwaiti AF F/A-18 Hornets, but only tend to find the same few. I did Google pictures search, and I've searched Airliners.net for good photos.

    Has anyone of you guys got another source for good photos of the Kuwaiti Hornets? Anything and everything is appreaciated!

    TIA!!

    Best Alpha Jet?

    in Jet Modeling

    Posted

    Hey guys,

    I'm aware of the Revell, Airfix and Matchbox Alpha Jets in 1/72nd scale, but which one of these is really the best one, i.e. most accurate for a French one?

    Has anyone heard of a new tool coming our way? That would have been really nice... 😉

    TIA!

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