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DONE @ p.8 +++ Saab J31B, Flygvapnet F1 Västmanland Flygflottilj, late Fifties

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Old Wombat

#90
October 01, 2025, 06:02:53 AM
Yeah, that's good!  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:

The skin really looks like burnished weathered aluminium, good job!  :bow:
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PR19_Kit

#91
October 01, 2025, 06:54:26 AM
Oh YEAH Thomas! That's got a Whiffie written all over it already!  :thumbsup:  ;D
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

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Dizzyfugu

#92
October 01, 2025, 07:14:49 AM
Thank you, gents, glad you like the J31 so far.  ;D

Wardukw

#93
October 01, 2025, 11:30:48 AM
Dude that metal finish is brilliant now for definite ..Guy said it right..Kit said it right ✅️
Wonderful stuff 👏 👌 😀
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Rick Lowe

#94
October 01, 2025, 09:40:32 PM
Yes, the graphite works well.  :thumbsup:
I shall have to remember that.

Dizzyfugu

#96
October 03, 2025, 01:55:57 AM
...and good news: the stance is perfect, all six wheels on the ground!  :lol:

Old Wombat

#97
October 03, 2025, 02:59:04 AM
Quote from: Dizzyfugu on October 03, 2025, 01:55:57 AM...and good news: the stance is perfect, all six wheels on the ground!  :lol:

That is a minor miracle, right there!  :thumbsup:
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NARSES2

#98
October 03, 2025, 05:34:55 AM
Quote from: Old Wombat on October 03, 2025, 02:59:04 AM
Quote from: Dizzyfugu on October 03, 2025, 01:55:57 AM...and good news: the stance is perfect, all six wheels on the ground!  :lol:

That is a minor miracle, right there!  :thumbsup:

Indeed it is  :thumbsup:  I always find that style of undercarriage layout fascinating.
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Mossie

#99
October 03, 2025, 06:28:30 AM
Looks great. It has a rough resemblance to a favourite project of mine, the Armstrong Whitworth AW.168, 2nd place in the competition to the Buccaneer.

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Quote from: Old Wombat on October 03, 2025, 02:59:04 AMThat is a minor miracle, right there!  :thumbsup:

Not so minor.  :angel:  :angel:  :angel:  :angel:  :angel:
I don't think I've ever achieved it on the kits I've done with outriggers.

Dizzyfugu

#100
October 04, 2025, 12:55:23 AM
There were several aircraft with a similar layout in the Fifties, e. g. for the US Navy. The available engines, bulky radar systems and the need for big tanks dictated the layout, e.g. one Vought V-346 design (became the much different Cutlass) or the Gruman G-75 fighter.

BTW., assembly of the J31 has been finished, photo session next.

Rick Lowe

#101
October 04, 2025, 01:27:47 AM
Looking forward to the photos.  :thumbsup:
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