Subject: Re: 1:48 Italeri JAS-39C Gripen
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Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2007 20:25:56 -0700

Hi,
I just wanted to let you know your article went on ARC today.  Thanks again for sending it in.

Steve Bamford
Aircraft Resource Center
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  Subject: 1:48 Italeri JAS-39C Gripen

    
  1:48 Italeri JAS-39C Gripen

  by Jeffrey Leung

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  Here are some pictures of my 1:48 Italeri JAS-39 Gripen single Seater.  I built this OOB except for the weapons loadout, I want something different and I found a picture in the Web that seems to be GBU-10 x 2, GBU-16 x 2 and AAQ-14 laser guided pod.  I am not sure whether the Gripen being a light fighter can carry such weapons but I think it looks good on the aircraft.  I used Hasegawa Weapon Set D for the LGBs and Weapon Set C for the two sidewinders.  

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  For the cockpit, I have it closed and I borrow some parts of other kits to make 3 LCDS though it's not an accurate representation.

  Onto the kit, there is lot of sanding for the bottom fuselage, where the wings meet with the rear and front sections.  I used Mr. Color Lacquer paints, and Tamiya enamel oil washes for the panel effect.  Note the recess panel lines on the Italeri kit is somewhat simplistic.  The kit decals are also very difficult to apply.

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  I took me 2 1/2 months to finish this kit, working on and off.  I hope you like it!

  Jeffrey

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  Photos and text © by Jeffrey Leung