Project "Viggen" : Saab JA-37 "Viggen" -Jet Mads kit 1/32 scale model

I found the time to order the photos relating to the wip of this extraordinary model: JA-37 'Viggen' produced by the Turkish Jet Mads, elegantly packaged in a compartmented box protected by numerous pieces of furniture. In fact, these are components made of resin and therefore very delicate and easy to chip and/or deform if not treated with great care and diligence.







As anticipated, all the components are firmly connected in special numbered and classified compartments to make research during assembly easier. We will see later if this choice will actually be the most suitable and convenient for the model maker.

I waited for the delivery of this model for almost two years and it was necessary after having paid the full price (slightly discounted if pre-ordered) with the pre-order.


What we find in the kit:
the list below is made for illustrative purposes only and is not exhaustive:





The 'natural metal finish' version is the one I chose for my final model:





The beautiful and super complete decal sheet (by italian Cartograf):



































First impressions of the kit:

Let us go!

The cockpit:

















RED FOX 3D Decals

















Conclusions: The Red Fox 3D decal set is amazing, made to perfection with two version options. The instruments are clear and precise, professionally printed with realistic colors and tones. The instructions are complete and exhaustive. Excellent from all points of view and absolutely essential for a kit of this importance and commitment: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED





Essential oil wash to highlight all the information contained on the panels and the artefacts or smudges left by the machines on the resin and to subsequently be able to eliminate them before the primer (primer) with light sanding and polishing.







































assembling going on;



























































Test for the new Real Colors Marker AK:









Conclusions: test OK! absolutely fantastic, comfortable and practical for detailing small areas, interiors (wheels bay & cockpit) and figures

Test for the new Airbrush Gaahleri Mobius 2mm

















Conclusions: test ok! Excellent airbrush with a very fluid and balanced response, the particularity of the air delivery through the spiral nozzle is interesting. Amazing value for money. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!



































Assembling the landing gears:











That's all. But stay turned on!

In this session we will deal with the closing of the Viggen fuselage, the opening of the wheels bay and finally the great work of finishing the joints of the four parts affecting the fuselage:



As  the instructions, we complete the engine part by also inserting the exhaust petals:









Let's move on to opening the compartments inserted in the fuselage:





Insertion of the interesting part, the wheel bay





Closing of the fuselage: preparation of the parts (4), fixing, filling, sanding, finishing with a mix of liquid putty and leveller, last step of final water sanding:

After working on the closure (joining) of the four thick resin pieces of the fuselage, I made light passes of black Vallejo to create the sensation of greater depth and then, as a primer, I applied a couple of light coats of GWS chrome and Silver Vallejo to obtain a greater metallic texture, and the result satisfied me. There is still a lot to do but for the moment the work is progressing well and at this rate, I predict that it will be finished soon.



















Rest turned on