The Mirage have gotten some paint on and is closing in on decal stage as the clear coat cure I couldn't resist starting the venerable Airfix 1/72 Saab 37 Viggen Prototype. I have two the other one is stashed away to be mated to a Matchbox fuselage at some time.. perhaps.
Now I've almost shelved the Indian Viggen - sale was being negotiated but the US said no-no to re-export the DC-9 engine within it to India. Then yesterday I stumbled upon the part translation of a swedish book on the Viggen which at time were considered by both RAF of course re-engined and stuff and RAAF. Yeah it could have zipped through the skies down-under!
Now the RAF option no 1 would house a further developed RR Spey in what would look the Prototype fuselage i.e. no rear humb. YEAH! I would be able to use one of my Airfix's for this whif. Away we go:
First things first knock up a presentable tub - my traditional approach - use parts from the Heller FW190! Nice futuristic tub from which the sidewalls and instrumentpanel as well as stick was nicked to be mated to the Airfix seat which is sort of OK and then a piece of styrene for the floor; seatbelts of painted tape: