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Gallery Article by Jan Mikes
on Aug 18 2003 |
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Conversion from Italeri 1/48 EFA-2000 Typhoon
I
returned to the hobby two years ago. Since then I finished four models. This
makes average of one model in six months, which is quite frustrating. I decided
to improve my productivity statistics with some quick ‘What
if‘ project. Italeri 1/48 EFA-2000 Typhoon is perfect starting point for such
a project: good looking subject, simple kit (about 80 parts) and reasonable
price.
I
did Typhoon in EFA-2100 version in hypothetic Czech Air Force scheme. I like
splinter schemes so it was nice opportunity to try one. The shark mouth was my
second idea, and I think Typhoon looks great with it. The yellow-black stripes
identify aircraft taking part in some military exercise or campaign. Decals are
from my spare
s
box or are custom made (guess who’s
name is on the canopy frame).
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I
made couple of modifications to ‘upgrade‘
Italeri’s Typhoon
to EF-2100 standard:
'faster‘)
installation
of wing tip missile launchers (it looks cool on any jet)
changed
shape of jet intake (now it looks more like one on Su-27, my favourite
fighter)
added
fins under the rear section of the fuselage (I like them on F-16)
As
this was 'what if' project, I used it as a testbed for new weathering
technique (new to me). I tried to imitate panel fading with chalk pastels.
Perhaps my Typhoon looks much too worn out for a modern jet, but this is 'what
if' project after all.