Got this kit at an el cheapo price from a club member. I dont have many kits outside of the standard fare (f-16, p-51, etc) and so I decided to crack this one open, and get some diversity going!
Box pic
Hooray 70's tech? Blerg. I get what I pay for!
Talk about a simple tooling. Not much detail here. Fingers crossed the fit is decent!! Thanks, airfix...
Cockpit detail consisted of two slabs and a misshapen chair. At least the pilot was halfway decent.
off to the spares box!
nabbed a cockpit tub and seat...
with the pilot in place it's passable
A bit of trimming was required to get the tub to sit nicely between the fuselage halves but no major gaps--EXCEPT in teh freakin' front gear bay!! Its just a shallow depression molded with each fuselage half. Thanks, airfix.
more soon
Jaguar and a Tornado, 1/72
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Jaguar and a Tornado, 1/72
Last edited by CallSignOWL on Tue Nov 04, 2014 11:06 am, edited 1 time in total.
Every take-off has a landing...some are just better than others
Re: Airfix BAC Jaguar, 1/72
Aahhhhh got to love those old Airfix kits.....which actually I do 'cause I'm mad! that's why I have three of their Tornado's in the stash when everyone says they're rubbish.
You've done a really nice job of that pit - I keep meaning to get a Jaguar, looking forward to seeing you give it your usualflair!
Cheers
Stuart
You've done a really nice job of that pit - I keep meaning to get a Jaguar, looking forward to seeing you give it your usualflair!
Cheers
Stuart
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Re: Airfix BAC Jaguar, 1/72
Nice work so far.
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Re: Airfix BAC Jaguar, 1/72
Owl, you will get 'er done!
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
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Old Airfix kit are great for modelling, cheap, the basics are often okay but a lot of room for improvement. I like what you have done with the cockpit. You could add some more visual interest to the pilot by giving him a wash, that will accentuate the shaded areas.
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Re: Airfix BAC Jaguar, 1/72
Owl, as you said:
I have no fear that you won´t finish this one to a great looking kit!
Indeed, this is it! So, why blame Airfix for this? Look at this magnificent box art! Good in the 70´s and good today. Only, the standard of moulding has improved. So, take it as is, at least you don´t need (get...) any aftermarket stuff for this one.Hooray 70's tech? Blerg. I get what I pay for!
I have no fear that you won´t finish this one to a great looking kit!
Re: Airfix BAC Jaguar, 1/72
Well done till now miss
Jaguar are one of my favourite modern planes. Fortunately i fill the gap in my stash with the two seated hasegawa kit i'm fine with the old airfix with mig-23, viggen , super etendard and buccaneer (this last a really good kit and a perfect base for high detail).
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Jaguar are one of my favourite modern planes. Fortunately i fill the gap in my stash with the two seated hasegawa kit i'm fine with the old airfix with mig-23, viggen , super etendard and buccaneer (this last a really good kit and a perfect base for high detail).
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I love old Airfix models. I also built this some decades ago. Your cockpit looks far better of course; then again, I was just a kid when I did mine. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your fine work!
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"Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I get and beat you with 'till you understand who's in ruttin' command!"
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Re: Airfix BAC Jaguar, 1/72
The RoG one in 72nd is really nice!!!
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Re: Airfix BAC Jaguar, 1/72
I might have to snag that next I see oneManny1943 wrote:The RoG one in 72nd is really nice!!!
Every take-off has a landing...some are just better than others