R Spreckley Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 This is my first WIP on this forum. The Kittyhawk model of the Jaguar is just sublime a challenging build, made even harder by my insesent need to add stuff! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Uisng the Aires resin tub 9well parts of it as it was designed for the airfix model, along with white metal landing gear, resin cannons and some new levels of scratch building for me I started with some sub assemblies: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Detailed scratch building for the Adour engine that will be exposed with the panel open. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 2 x Fuel tanks, 2 x 1000lb iron bombs with mk117 high drag chutes, 2 x OBL 755 Cluster bombs and 2 x AM 9L Sidewinders (Flightpath and kit). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Detailing and painting of the avionics bay, landing gear bays using Vallejo Air eggshell green and yellow wash; and some detailing of the engine panel by ading some plumming taken from some reference photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary F Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Like what you're doing! Nice project. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nimrod77 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Interested in seeing one of these built as I would like to build one myself. Keep the pics coming! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Snap Captain Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I'm doing their A model right now and failing miserably. Looking fwd to seeing how it should be done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Andrew. Im sure yours will work out just fine. I quite fancu having a go at the A at some point! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 More detailed stuff today/ Finished painting all the exposed interior, using Vallejo eggshell and a wash of yellow to get the right depth and tone. The canopy is now set and the putty sanded, ready for attaching to the main body.I have aslo added some brake lines to the main undercarriage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 A good few days doing some more detailing and general work. Seams sanded, FOD guards made, all interiors that are exposed painted and weathers, engine washed and weatherd, crew ladder built along with a fire extinguisher. Now to start the display base. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Thought I would have a crack at the base. I wanted it to reflect the environment the snow cat worked in... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Spreckley Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Painted some of the ordanance today, still needs to be touched up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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