Pilot Replicas Saab J29 Tunnan 1/48

[tucohoward]

This was a pretty good kit to build all around. I used a Quickboost seat and Master pitot tubes. The only real issue I had was not enough weight in the nose. I thought I had more than enough. Not a ton of room because of the intake but still thought I was good. I remembered I had some 20 gauge birdshot shells in the gun safe so I cut one open, drilled a hole in the front gear bay and was able to get plenty more in there and problem solved. I squirted some super glue in after but it still has a little rattle. Nobody knows unless they pick it up. Kit decals for a plane from the mid-60s. The base I made from a piece of stiff cardboard. Cut the grooves in with a hacksaw blade and painted.

Cheers,
Jay

[stikpusher]

That is an excellent finish Jay! Bravo! What paints did you use for the NMF? It/they sure look the part for well weathered aluminum.

[tucohoward]

Thanks, Carlos! I used several different ones including MCW Natural Metal, Tamiya lacquer Silver, Gloss Aluminum, and Mica Silver, Tamiya acrylic Flat Aluminum, and Gunze Mr. Metal Color Aluminum. I think that’s all of them.

Jay

[handiabled]

Love the NMF you put on this one! That's a great idea how you made the base

[lyle]

This looks great. Love the cockpit close-u.

[stikpusher]

Apr 18, 2024 7:01:46 GMT -5 tucohoward said:

Thanks, Carlos! I used several different ones including MCW Natural Metal, Tamiya lacquer Silver, Gloss Aluminum, and Mica Silver, Tamiya acrylic Flat Aluminum, and Gunze Mr. Metal Color Aluminum. I think that’s all of them.

Jay

MCW is a brand I am not familiar with...

[tucohoward]

Apr 18, 2024 13:53:34 GMT -5 stikpusher said:

Apr 18, 2024 7:01:46 GMT -5 tucohoward said:

Thanks, Carlos! I used several different ones including MCW Natural Metal, Tamiya lacquer Silver, Gloss Aluminum, and Mica Silver, Tamiya acrylic Flat Aluminum, and Gunze Mr. Metal Color Aluminum. I think that’s all of them.

Jay

MCW is a brand I am not familiar with...

MCW is Model Car World. They do factory paint colors for cars and have been around for a long time and were in North Carolina I think. They sold the business a few years ago and the new owner was at the Cleveland Model Show when I was there. Since I had bought paint from them years ago I stopped to chat. They are doing more than car colors now and the new owner was really talking up his natural metal paint. It definitely looked good so I bought some and have been very impressed. It’s a ready to spray lacquer. MCW Finishes is the website. Great source for factory match car paint for all you car guys.

Jay

[jeaton01]

Looking real good, Jay!

[keavdog]

Great looking build. The Swedish markings are very cool. Looks very F-86/Mig-15ish. Nice job.

[kyledehart5]

Beautiful work on this one!! Love the nmf too. And the unusual subject.

[TJ]

Very cool. I've always liked the little Tunnan. The Swede's had some really great designs

[jmarc]

LLLLLLLLLLLLooking great and well done also , way to go SIR and thank you for sharing it with us, it's quite appreciated !