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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: nebnoswal on January 17, 2012, 02:33:18 PM

Title: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: nebnoswal on January 17, 2012, 02:33:18 PM: I only started this yesterday.

To start with, an old Matchbox 1/72 SAAB 37 Viggen (no box) and the progress so far
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac162/nebnoswal/Holden%20Thunderbolt/DSC01703.jpg)

The paintscheme
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac162/nebnoswal/Holden%20Thunderbolt/mirage111.jpg)

The inspiration - thanks to Socrchio http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,30352.135.html (http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,30352.135.html)
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac162/nebnoswal/Holden%20Thunderbolt/RAAF_1_thunderbolt.jpg)

The what-if. The Viggen was one of the many contenders in the early 70's for the replacement of the RAAF Mirage III. The Australian Tactical Fighter Force project (TFF) was looking for an aircraft to take the RAAF to the end of the 20th century. In 1972 the list of aircraft being considered included, the Viggen, F-15, Northrop P.530 Cobra, Lockheed CL-200 (advanced F-104), Dassult Mirage F1, F-14 and the Tornado. Some industry and Govt wheeling and dealing nearly saw Mirage F1 given the go ahead. In 1973 some senior RAAF brass went on a study tour to look at the various contenders. Their recommendation, to wait for some of current drawing board designs became reality. Not in my world! The Viggen won out and Australia's major car manufacturer, Holden, went into partnership with SAAB to produce the Aussie F/A-12 Thunderbolt.
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Post by: GTX_Admin on January 17, 2012, 03:40:29 PM: Wicked!!!!
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Post by: Litvyak on January 17, 2012, 04:00:13 PM: Sexy. Looking forward to seeing this finished!
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: scorchio on January 18, 2012, 12:36:53 AM: Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

You can download a full-size version of the profile I did (3000*1100px, 1.02MB, 24-bit .png format) from here if you like:

http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=43f30cxnb8e56q4&thumb=6 (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=43f30cxnb8e56q4&thumb=6)
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: upnorth on January 18, 2012, 01:54:49 AM: I like where this is heading!
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: nebnoswal on January 18, 2012, 04:50:33 AM: Quote from: scorchio on January 18, 2012, 12:36:53 AM
Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

You can download a full-size version of the profile I did (3000*1100px, 1.02MB, 24-bit .png format) from here if you like:

[url]http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=43f30cxnb8e56q4&thumb=6[/url] ([url]http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=43f30cxnb8e56q4&thumb=6[/url])

Thanks scorchio. I've still got and will be using the top down plan view which you sent me when you 1st came up with this design.

I think I have a 2nd spare Viggen laying arround, so I may attempt one in allover grey, with subdued markings.
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: ChrisF on January 18, 2012, 05:27:59 AM: I like the use of "holden" !! :)
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Post by: apophenia on January 18, 2012, 05:53:44 AM: Oooh, that's gonna be nice!

Quote from: ChrisF on January 18, 2012, 05:27:59 AM
I like the use of "holden" !! :)

Me too ;D
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: coops213 on January 18, 2012, 06:03:12 AM: Very cool!
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: scorchio on January 18, 2012, 06:29:38 AM: Quote from: nebnoswal on January 18, 2012, 04:50:33 AM
Thanks scorchio. I've still got and will be using the top down plan view which you sent me when you 1st came up with this design.

I think I have a 2nd spare Viggen laying arround, so I may attempt one in allover grey, with subdued markings.

Good stuff.

If you'd like me to edit the profile to have any particular tail art and/or serial number, based on your available decals; let me know the details and I'll see what I can knock up.
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: sotoolslinger on January 18, 2012, 10:05:28 AM: Most excellent. Love Holden and Viggens :-*
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Post by: taiidantomcat on January 18, 2012, 09:56:56 PM: Wow!
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: nebnoswal on January 19, 2012, 09:14:07 AM: A busy day at Holdens Fishermens Bend plant. Lined-up waiting at the paintshop are 2 of the new RAAF F/A-12 Thunderbolts, the RAAF ARDU Draken and a RAN FAA Buccaneer.

(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac162/nebnoswal/Holden%20Thunderbolt/paintshop.jpg)
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: Doom! on January 19, 2012, 10:58:02 AM: Looks like a great lineup, looking forward to seeing more progress :)
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: Brian da Basher on January 19, 2012, 06:51:37 PM: The man builds them in batches!!! Yowsa!!!

Can't wait to see paint on 'em!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: ChrisF on January 20, 2012, 03:57:38 AM: Quote from: Brian da Basher on January 19, 2012, 06:51:37 PM
The man builds them in batches!!! Yowsa!!!

Can't wait to see paint on 'em!

Brian da Basher

He'll have the whole airforce soon ! :D
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: nebnoswal on January 26, 2012, 05:38:11 PM: Went back to work this week, so production has run to a standstill. Whilst cooking some lamb on the barbie for Australia day, I finally got to put the basecoats down
(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac162/nebnoswal/Holden%20Thunderbolt/basecoats.jpg)
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: JP Vieira on January 26, 2012, 07:29:26 PM: Great work
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: nebnoswal on February 03, 2012, 04:06:18 PM: Last weeks progress update

(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac162/nebnoswal/Holden%20Thunderbolt/thunderbolt_01.jpg)

(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac162/nebnoswal/Holden%20Thunderbolt/Draken01.jpg)
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: upnorth on February 03, 2012, 05:09:33 PM: Great work!

The Draken clearly was born to wear Fanta Can colours.
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: JP Vieira on February 03, 2012, 10:58:35 PM: Looking good.
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Post by: taiidantomcat on February 04, 2012, 02:10:28 AM: Yes!!! :-* These are outstanding
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: Doom! on February 04, 2012, 02:34:14 AM: Coming along rather nicely. :)
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: ysi_maniac on March 10, 2012, 12:42:18 AM: Nice model bttb!

Any news about this thread!
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: sotoolslinger on March 10, 2012, 04:31:22 AM: OOOOOOHHHHH that Draken gives me plastic wood :-*
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: Brian da Basher on March 10, 2012, 07:06:42 AM: Nice to get an update on these beauties! You're making great progress!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: Sentinel Chicken on March 10, 2012, 09:34:56 AM: Quote from: sotoolslinger on March 10, 2012, 04:31:22 AM
OOOOOOHHHHH that Draken gives me plastic wood :-*
I'm SO going to give Ron sh*t about this at the next show! Great builds!
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: nebnoswal on April 09, 2012, 08:50:31 PM: Have been a bit slack over the past few months. All these ambitious projects, but then other “things” get in the way! I have managed to get some decals onto the thunderbolt, as well as stripping back the Bucc, an old hornet and a P-40.

(http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac162/nebnoswal/Holden%20Thunderbolt/thunderbolt_05.jpg)
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: Lensfire on April 09, 2012, 10:37:48 PM: The Viggen's always been one of my favourite jets - it looks great in the RAAF colours.
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 10, 2012, 02:12:18 AM: Looking good.
Title: Re: Holden Thunderbolt - aka RAAF Viggen
Post by: Brian da Basher on April 10, 2012, 05:11:38 AM: I can never have enough Roos.

Looks like a million bucks!

Brian da Basher