Italeri Gripen

david sMiGielski · January 20, 2007, 06:03:55 PM

I'm back on the what-if bandwagon. This is the first steps on Italeri's 1/48 Gripen. I'm using Eduard's photoetched cockpit set, which may have been a waste since the canopy will be closed (to keep out the snow). I'll give specifics on camo/markings when I'm sure I can make it happen.

BlackOps · January 20, 2007, 09:33:07 PM

Looks like your off to a nice start

Rafael · January 21, 2007, 12:45:40 PM

Nice Start!!!

That Cockpit is another model in its own right!!!

Wonderful!!!

Rafa

Ian the Kiwi Herder · January 21, 2007, 01:11:27 PM

OK, David, you have my undivided attention (pulling up a comfy chair and a beer and settling down for the trip....)

Ian

John Howling Mouse · January 21, 2007, 02:06:59 PM

Monsieur, your maquette, she appears to be all wet!!

david sMiGielski · January 21, 2007, 02:14:36 PM

QuoteMonsieur, your maquette, she appears to be all wet!!

Heh heh...yeah. She just came out of the sanding shop and hadn't toweled off yet.

nev · January 26, 2007, 05:03:19 AM

So, whose pilots have orange jumpsuits.....

Japan

Norway

Anyone else?

Radish · January 26, 2007, 05:10:34 AM

Quovavia have Orange jump suits.

i believe the Dutch ones are pink.

Ian the Kiwi Herder · January 26, 2007, 05:46:13 AM

QuoteSo, whose pilots have orange jumpsuits.....

Japan

Norway

Anyone else?

Germany, Holland (for their SAR drivers), HM Coastguard for our S61 troops..... Me (when I'm in a Microlight), a sensible option for anybody flying overwater.

Personally I'm hoping for, well anything really as long as there's not too much grey

Ian

B777LR · January 26, 2007, 06:50:19 AM

QuoteAnyone else?

Russian navy Su-33 drivers

John Howling Mouse · January 27, 2007, 08:19:54 AM

Skywalker and other X-Wing jocks...sorry, but that was the first thing I thought of when I noticed the orange jumpsuits!

Keith Diamond · January 27, 2007, 11:29:44 PM

QuoteSkywalker and other X-Wing jocks...sorry, but that was the first thing I thought of when I noticed the orange jumpsuits!

That's what I thought as well!

David, I've always loved your work, and I think the Gripen is one of the best looking aircraft to come out in years, so I really can't wait to see this model developed.

david sMiGielski · January 28, 2007, 06:47:23 PM

Ok gents, some more progress. Started painting yesterday. Here's how it looked late this afternoon after the final color was applied. Masking is a combination of the yellow flavor of Blu-Tak plus painter's tape in some areas. It took hours to do.

david sMiGielski · January 28, 2007, 06:56:05 PM

And here it is with all the tape and crap removed. Some areas need touch up, but overall, I'm pretty happy with how the scheme turned out. I know, I know, it's gray, but it was my only option since this aircraft will be doing maritime interdiction. The decals are printed, so hopefully I can get them on tomorrow (I'll be home with my sick daughter, so I can probably work on it while she naps).

Brian da Basher · January 28, 2007, 07:00:18 PM

David this is indeed proof that not all gray camo schemes are boring. Absolutely beautiful!

Brian da Basher

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