Tarangus 1/72 SAAB JA37 Viggen Build-log and Reveal

Build Log and Reveal Photos for my Tarangus 1/72 scale SAAB JA37 Viggen.
The complete build series can be found here:
• SAAB JA37 Viggen Build
The Kit:
Tarangus 1/72 SAAB JA37 Viggen #TA7203
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Master Pitot tube & AoA probe #AM-72-056
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Maestro Masking set MMK-7271
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CREDITS
Music:
KZbin Audio Library
"Eyes of Glory"
by Aakash Gandhi
"White Hats", "Resolution"
by Wayne Jones
"Gently Onwards", "Low"
by ELPHNT
"Beginnings Intro", "Contact"
by The Tower Of Light
"Night Snow"
by Asher Fulero
"Stranger Danger", "Komputo"
by Francis Preve

[@TheNorwegian]

Also, I think strictly spoken the Sidewinders on the JA37 should be the older AIM-9J version, I don't think Sweden was cleared to receive the AIM-9L version until the Gripen entered service

[@chancerNW]

Great looking Viggen, I like how you worked through the fit issues an added great extra detailing. Beautiful paint job as well. Especially the dreaded Viggen camo scheme. Very well done. enjoyed the vid. Excellent compilation. (Must admit I've already started on my Iskra build)

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks Len, I'm going to start the Iskra build this weekend.

[@TheNorwegian]

The Norwegian Army used a very similar camo scheme on its vehicles + the Bell 412 helicopters. We painted a Hägglunds BV-206 (a real one) in that scheme. Actually using normal paint rollers...

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

3D printed weapons? 😨 Oh come on, that is tantamount to getting Yoda to use the FORCE for you! 😆 Seriously though, astonishing quality and skill, hats off to you, super impressive! 👍🏻😃

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thank you very much, Peter! Yeah, I understand what you mean. I think that 3D printing is starting to get into the scalemodelling hobby and it is an excellent complement to scratchbuilding. It is fantastic to be able to make your own aftermarket parts.

[@bunkerairsoft8721]

Great smaller Viggen again, well done and the 3D printer seems to be more and more usefull for modelers.

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thank you, yes a 3D printer is a really great tool. 3D modelling and printing is hobby in it's own right, so it's easy to get distracted :D :D

[@arlandaplanespotting]

Very nice! Would love to have a model like this :) Maybe you already knows it, but the anti collision light underneath the body doesn't exist on the JA. And the position lights is not the correct position for a JA. Anyhow, fantastic work :)

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks Jimmy. Yeah, there are a couple of errors... :) The stencils on the fuselage pylons are in the wrong position and there are a lot of details on the thrustreverser that I didn't bother to scratchbuild... I save that for the 1/48 version ;)

[@fredtedstedman]

Great Job !! what a wonderful aircraft the Viggen is . how do you cut hypodermic needle without squashing it ? Wales UK.

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks @fred Ted 😃 I cut it with a jewellers saw and then I sand down the rough edges with a 400 grit sandpaper

[@tomsmodeltime6662]

Incredibly well done! I haven't started my SK + SH duo yet (Special Hobby), but will definitely use some of your tips, especially with the M90 camo. Thanks for the video! Subbed!

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks Tom - good luck with your builds, check out the complete build series if you are looking for tips.

[@bengalghost2338]

Excellent build. I can't imagine the patience for the paint scheme.

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks, yes that took a while to do - even with a paint mask set ;)

[@fredtedstedman]

viggen makes it all look so effortless , takeoff , flying , landing .......wow !

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Yeah, it's such a cool aircraft 😎

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

Fantastic work buddy really well done !! Enjoyed this

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thank you, Steve!

[@gavinbooth]

Great attention to detail as always . Regards Gav .

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks Gav! :)

[@eviltoast2981]

Question if I may. What is Liquid Sprue?

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

It is a mix of styrene and Tamiya Extra Thin glue. You chop the leftover runners/sprue from a model kit into a bottle of TET and mix it until the plastic is completely dissolved. Some people call it "sprue goo" or "sprue glue"

[@eviltoast2981]

@@KillBoxScalemodelling sweet, thanks!

[@jozuavanlangenhove6586]

Very nice build! But 1 point of attention, the main landing gear doors of the viggen where closed when the aircraft was on the ground /parked. For the rest hats of very good build. 😉👍

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thank you very much, Jozua - I'm glad you liked it! You are correct, generally speaking. But service personell could open up the landing gear doors if they wanted to access the landing gear bays for inspection/service. I talked to a modelling buddy who made his military service in the SwAF about this.

[@jozuavanlangenhove6586]

@@KillBoxScalemodelling you are correct. I forgot the maintenance on the plane. 😉👍

[@JV-kg1dm]

Great job like it verry mutch

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks a lot, J V :)

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Sweet looking build Tommy 👍

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thank you very much :)

[@flankerlistscalemodels3240]

Very nice 😁👍👍👍

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thank you very much Flankerlist :)

[@patrickroos739]

Snyggt jobbat! Blev riktigt bra, är nåt speciellt med Viggen i camo. FET tummen upp!

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Tack Patrick, visst är det så. Tack för att du har följt hela bygget. Nästa gång blir det nog 1/48an tror jag... :P

[@patrickroos739]

@@KillBoxScalemodelling Fick hem AJ/SK kittet idag...dekalerna fattades :-( Kontaktat SpecialHobby, får se vad de säger.

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

@@patrickroos739 Men va surt.... :/ Det löser sig säkert, men det är ju irriterande när sånt händer.

[@briansmith8079]

That beginning fly by was awesome!

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Glad you liked it!

[@gianluigimarino8264]

best model and great job

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thank you very much :)

[@gianluigimarino8264]

@@KillBoxScalemodelling ,-)

[@ArmourEmpire]

Splendid work

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks!

[@BennyCFD]

Terrific build........freehand airbrushed cammo is much more realistic than masked.

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks!

[@santiagoburgos3911]

Amazing model! Congratulations!!

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks a lot!