Have started a 1/48th Saab J-29 Tunnan.
I found a set of 1/48 decals that I've had for a while so I will be using those
Pictures to follow.
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Gordon
The flying barrel. I look forward to your project.
Lou
Where the Barrel is at.
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Gordon
So that is how you get those super thin intake lips. Another ting I need to try.
Lou
Acts as a handle at times too.
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Gordon
That is a great idea for the intakes. That would also be good for cowls, exhausts, etc.
Thanks
Fraser
I use it for cowlings as well. Use this and then clean it out with a Dremel.
Bit more done on Tunnan. The notes on the aft end are for me. I used a J-29F drawing which has a different rear end to the B ,Cand E .
I've done it with the E wing which has the "notch".
There were two C's in the Congo with the UN with camouflage and streaks of Orange or sand colour.
There is a colour picture of one of the C's which has the notch . Presents a bit of a challenge.
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Gordon
Looking great. What sealer do you use on the balsa these days?
Lou
I swapped over to a acrylic auto primer filler . Does the job.
I'll stick the brand up next time
Gordon
Lou,
This is the Primer filler and silver paint I used.
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Gordon
Thank you Gordon. I know we have Dupli-color here, the other will neen rtesearching.
Lou
Depending on what decals I have I am thinking of turning this into a S-29C ( reconnaissance ) Version. Cameras were installed in place of guns . Lower fuselage has a shape change .
Different engine was also used.
Work in progress
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Gordon
Looks like a barrel too. Looking forward to more views of the build.
Fraser
Where the Tunnan is at.
Modified the nose. Camera's were housed where the 4x 20mm cannons were. I've made up some drop tanks . Held on with blue tac at the moment.
More work need on the rear fuselage and the camera housings .
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Gordon
Love those intakes. Nice work.
Lou
Nearly done.
Wings and tanks yet to be attached.
Bit of quality control to do and then start painting.
I'll paint it up as one of the 'C' s in the Congo
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Gordon
Excellent Gordon. Love the updates.
Lou
Started to finish it off.
I had a bit of a battle with the shade of green/Brown eventually went with what I had to hand.
I've had a go at the the lightly sprayed lighter colour in the camouflage with a very dry brush . Seems to work.
More quality control required.
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Gordon
Very nice Gordon, not a colour scheme I've seen before, regards Paul J.
Coming around Gordon. The cam jod turned out well.
Lou
Interesting model. I understand it was quite a successful aircraft at the time. Well done.
Fraser
It was an interesting aeroplane.
Painting complete .Decals have been applied. I've left off the optical sight for the camera's and the centre piece on the inlet.
From what I can find the "C"s were the only ones to have it.
That leaves the jet pipe and shroud and some touching up.
Picture to come when all done.
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Gordon
Done All I can do so I will call her finished.
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Gordon
Excellent job Gordon, it's surprising what aircraft types have flown under the UN flag, regards Paul J.
The markings turned out great Gordon. We now have 64 models for our 2020 Poster.
Lou
Thank You Paul and Lou.
The colour scheme presented a challenge with the three colours . It was good fun and learned a bit.
I've always liked the Tunnan. Has a certain look about it.
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Gordon
Very nice and again I like the unusual camo. I guess that's what makes solid models fun to make...there is a model of any aircraft type you want hidden in a tree somewhere!
Fraser
Thank You Fraser.
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Gordon