janman Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Gorgeous Janne! And that P&W TF30 looks great... the civilian version, JT8D-22, of that very same engine was reworked to become the familiar roar of the Viggen RM8 Keep up the good work! Oh, that I didn't know! Clearly the civilian version was a better starting point for a fighter engine since I don't remember Viggens falling from the sky at the same rate as TF30-engined Kitties. :D I'm also glad Moritz has got over the fact that this is not a Wolfpack bird. :) well jannman i think this is your best build ever.i cant wait to see it finished....great job Thanks! "Learning by doing" seems to work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 really nice indeed. great work on a beautiful scheme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Clearly the civilian version was a better starting point for a fighter engine since I don't remember Viggens falling from the sky at the same rate as TF30-engined Kitties. :D <...> Which all the more amazing since the Viggen used only one engine. Oh, and it was the Bounty Hunters. ;) :) But since you did such a great job on the Swordsmen scheme, I think I can forgive you. Maybe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Oh, and it was the Bounty Hunters. ;) :D But since you did such a great job on the Swordsmen scheme, I think I can forgive you. Maybe. Thanks anyhow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 ;) STRIKING... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 what a boring engine, what a boring plane, what a boring paint scheme, what a boring detailing, what a boring.... :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 what a boring engine, what a boring plane, what a boring paint scheme, what a boring detailing, what a boring.... Wait until you see the boring engine name plate included in the kit! <_< I even managed to put its decal upside down... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 lol :D can't wait to see this one finished! and next one started Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Which all the more amazing since the Viggen used only one engine. Oh, and it was the Bounty Hunters. ;) :) But since you did such a great job on the Swordsmen scheme, I think I can forgive you. Maybe. :lol: I'm pretty happy in Jan's decision to do the early Gypsy scheme ... It's very striking and it hasn't been done a whole lot ... Nice to see her up on her own legs, Jan ! Getting close ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Yes, very close, Gregg! I don't know why I started to detail the radar since it will be covered by the radome which won't be positioned open. Maybe because it is there..? Originally there was only a radar dish with a plain backside and a base where it was attached to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 ams freak... so has wifey already started cleaning your models with a broom? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 She knows that's beyond her jurisdiction. :lol: I and only I clean my models. I've learned my lesson when my mom wiped off the dust from my models with a rag back in the days... Or was it a vacuum cleaner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haneto Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 You are definitively insane,Jan!! Come on,back to Russian beasts,man! But I love that Tomcat,one of the best I've ever seen. Especially in 1/72 scale. Yufei Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 You are definitively insane,Jan!!Come on,back to Russian beasts,man! But I love that Tomcat,one of the best I've ever seen. Especially in 1/72 scale. Yufei Yufei, I never left those Russian beasts. At the moment I seem to be into Japanese well-fitting kits and there's not too many Russian subjects among them. Unfortunately. I've been a bit bored with tedious scratch-building and numerous changes to basic kits that I want to make easier kits nowadays. The kid takes too much of my precious modeling time. Or actually, the quality kits provide me more precious time with my small daughter! :) Thanks for your comments! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 The finished ventral side. The main landing gears are now complete, all the gear hatches attached and missiles added for the other wing glove as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 That´s simply stunning janne!! :lol: Even delicious! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mario krijan Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 what a beauty!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bad edd Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 It looks FANTASTIC!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Added the seats, removed the masking from the canopy/windscreen and glued the radome. Just a couple of blade antennaes still missing - literally. The carpet monster claimed its sacrifice... Some fixing also needed on the canopy frames, so no close-ups. Other than that, this bird is almost ready. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 *drool* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragan_mig31 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 best 1:72 tomcat i have ever seen.great job.we are waiting for complete walkaround photos of this bird in the critique corner.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I must stop following this build. It has given me an inferiority complex. Now I know my Tomcats will never look as good as Janman's......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Najk Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I must say that's a really beautiful Tomcat! You've for sure done a great job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Simply Beautiful, Jan ! Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Simple:a great model from a great modeller..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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