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Title: Saab JAS-39A Gripen - Kovozávody Prostějov - 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on December 19, 2021, 11:36:47 PM
Hi everyone,
I'm starting to assemble this Kovozávody Prostějov kit:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51738202830_1bbe3e5179_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mPVPaQ)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

to make this aircraft:
(http://www.cavok-aviation-photos.net/ronneby2004/JAS39A_39121.jpg) (http://www.cavok-aviation-photos.net/ronneby2004/JAS39A_39121.jpg)
Source: CAVOK Military Aviation Photographs by Hans Rolink (http://beyondthesprues.com//http://www.cavok-aviation-photos.net/Ronneby04.html)

A quick look inside the box:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51736491037_0763b44940_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mPM3ja)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51736490992_fc2bb5b5d8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mPM3io)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51738202735_fa00c26b50_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mPVP9c)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

First steps

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51757363314_e337c02fa6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mRC1V1)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51757583885_fbd9f08b74_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mRD9tX)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51756713141_2fd39fb65c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mRyFD8)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51757583805_49e774f8c0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mRD9sz)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51756960273_eee5cc2036_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mRzX72)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51757363179_af65fc0de8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mRC1SF)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Saab JAS-39A Gripen - Kovozávody Prostějov - 1/72
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 20, 2021, 02:11:28 AM
I dare you to change the scheme to this:

(https://pictures.abebooks.com/19540208/22637817345_5.jpg)
Title: Re: Saab JAS-39A Gripen - Kovozávody Prostějov - 1/72
Post by: raafif on December 20, 2021, 12:17:02 PM
I'm Gripen my seat to see how the paint job comes out ;D





yes, I've already given myself a C:-) & a >:( for the pun.
Title: Re: Saab JAS-39A Gripen - Kovozávody Prostějov - 1/72
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 21, 2021, 02:13:44 AM
Quote from: raafif on December 20, 2021, 12:17:02 PM
yes, I've already given myself a C:-) & a >:( for the pun.

Sounds like you know your own way to the door and already have your hat and coat...
Title: Re: Saab JAS-39A Gripen - Kovozávody Prostějov - 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on December 22, 2021, 01:15:25 AM
Quote from: GTX_Admin on December 20, 2021, 02:11:28 AM
I dare you to change the scheme to this:

(https://pictures.abebooks.com/19540208/22637817345_5.jpg)

I thought about it ... but I reserve it for the 1:48 kit  8)
Title: Re: Saab JAS-39A Gripen - Kovozávody Prostějov - 1/72
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 22, 2021, 01:52:51 AM
Good answer! :smiley:
Title: Re: Saab JAS-39A Gripen - Kovozávody Prostějov - 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on December 24, 2021, 05:30:46 AM
The plane before the weathering ...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51770318026_4773f983a5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mSLpU7)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51770557288_e32e7e5856_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mSMD2j)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51770317866_9a6e43dc3e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mSLpRm)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51771198245_e54fa281a3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mSQVyi)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51769491627_ecfe426e53_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mSGbeR)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Saab JAS-39A Gripen - Kovozávody Prostějov - 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on December 24, 2021, 07:31:10 AM
The Gripen's quite a nice looking aircraft, for a jet. :smiley:
Title: Re: Saab JAS-39A Gripen - Kovozávody Prostějov - 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on December 30, 2021, 12:47:00 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51784396057_0eb57dd403_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mU1yNM)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51785832694_6793d600c3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mU8VSo)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51785212086_69d378f0ac_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mU5Kof)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51786084125_4ed00730c0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mUadBp)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51785463998_ac894523d3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mU73gy)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51784395862_6fccc0d828_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mU1yKq)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51785463938_3675fe385f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mU73fw)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51785211926_8241abcae5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mU5Kku)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Saab JAS-39A Gripen - Kovozávody Prostějov - 1/72
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 30, 2021, 02:10:40 AM
 :smiley:
Title: Re: Saab JAS-39A Gripen - Kovozávody Prostějov - 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on December 30, 2021, 07:15:47 AM
The plain scheme shows up the pretty lines of this aircraft. Nice job, Rod! :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: Saab JAS-39A Gripen - Kovozávody Prostějov - 1/72
Post by: Rod The Fixer on January 03, 2022, 07:22:51 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51795336377_34254dc823_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mUYCYZ)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51797011795_d033e852cd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mV8e2v)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51796403973_5482d1eb1a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mV57kP)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51797011725_537f9ca835_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mV8e1i)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51796403903_83b6645e5c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mV57jB)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51796403853_9ec64df554_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mV57iK)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51796403823_bcb09d7ecb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mV57ie)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Saab JAS-39A Gripen - Kovozávody Prostějov - 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on January 03, 2022, 07:25:32 PM
Fantastic work, Rod! Beautiful! 8) 8)
Title: Re: Saab JAS-39A Gripen - Kovozávody Prostějov - 1/72
Post by: Frank3k on January 03, 2022, 11:57:13 PM
That is a beautiful finish! Fantastic weathering. How did you get the slightly metallic looking gray?
Title: Re: Saab JAS-39A Gripen - Kovozávody Prostějov - 1/72
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 04, 2022, 01:47:29 AM
 :smiley: