Almost AMX

ysi_maniac · July 28, 2009, 08:30:05 AM

Many of us are really upset (me too) because Italeri, or any other manufacturer, is not producing a model of AMX tactical fighter.
So ... what can I do? ... WHIF IT!
On the other hand this will fit into the RDF cathegory I am interested in:
http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic,17823.0

Lets begin with some old simple airfix models: Skyhawk and Viggen

John Howling Mouse · July 28, 2009, 06:40:13 PM

Already very, very intriguing.

cthulhu77 · July 28, 2009, 06:56:27 PM

+1

ysi_maniac · July 29, 2009, 05:20:18 AM

1) A-4's aft fuselage is widened introducing a wedge. This constitutes a somewhat low spine and makes section to fit with Viggen's front fuselage.
2) Wings insertion is faired over, as definitive wings will be top-mid mounted.

ysi_maniac · August 05, 2009, 05:45:54 AM

Update

ysi_maniac · August 05, 2009, 05:47:03 AM

Update ...

lancer · August 05, 2009, 08:26:32 AM

Looking good Carlos. I'm afraid I cheated and brought a resin AMX from a polish outfit called Warrior models.

Shasper · August 05, 2009, 03:17:51 PM

^ Is that kit any good? Some one else does either a limited run injected mold or resin kit, cant remember who tho'

lancer · August 06, 2009, 08:46:23 AM

Yes, very crisp castings and some nicely engraved detail too. White metal wheels and undercarridge AND AIM('s some very nice looking resin MK82's and markings for 3 or 4 Italian and one Brazillian a/c. Very nice

ysi_maniac · August 07, 2009, 06:58:14 AM

Kit review: http://modelingmadness.com/scotts/mod/48amxpreview.htm
They make AMX in 1/72 too.

I did not know about these kits. Anyway I will continue with mine!

lancer · August 07, 2009, 08:20:37 AM

Quote from: ysi_maniac on August 07, 2009, 06:58:14 AM
Kit review: http://modelingmadness.com/scotts/mod/48amxpreview.htm
They make AMX in 1/72 too.

I did not know about these kits. Anyway I will continue with mine!

The 1:72 box is yelolow, but the contents look exactly the same

BlackOps · August 08, 2009, 10:15:01 AM

You always make splicing kits together look so easy. Beautiful results Carlos!

ysi_maniac · October 26, 2009, 07:25:51 PM

Update

Sauragnmon · October 27, 2009, 11:13:37 AM

I gotta admit, the intake style is pretty damn interesting. Overall she's quite the different bird to be sure.

Stargazer · October 27, 2009, 02:30:58 PM

Wow. Looks like the real article!