1/144 SAAB AJ37 VIGGEN - Foxone (updated)

1/144 SAAB AJ37 VIGGEN - Foxone
A great new kit from Foxone, this time the SAAB Viggen.
Nice looking give with a simpler build structure than some Foxone kits.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_37_Viggen

http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/o55/original_55.html
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/air_gallery/viggen/AJ37/AJ37.html

Other Foxone Kits, including  DARPA ARES and Alpha Dog, plus more Harriers!
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/original.html

more Viggen Variants?
http://foxone2.blog53.fc2.com/blog-category-101.html

Accessory Packs!
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/B012/original_B012.html
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/B013/original_B013.html
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/B014/original_B014.html
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/B015/original_B015.html
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/B016/original_B016.html
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/B017/original_B017.html
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/B018/original_B018.html

1/144 JAS-39C Gripen - Model CZ

1/144 JAS-39C Gripen - Model CZ

I have not heard of this company before, but they do seem to make Gripens a speciality although previously in other scales.

It looks like this comes as an injected kit, with clear injected canopy and set of lo-viz decals with special flight decals  http://air-attack.com/images/single/1005/10000-flight-hours-with-Czech-Gripen.html

The price is a bargain at 170 Kopeks (@6GBP) this might be reflected in some of the issues?

http://eshop.modelcz.cz/product.php?id_product=134

Should you want additional schemes, the Mark-1/4+ publications decal and book set appears to be available still from Hannants etc

http://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.co.uk/search?q=jas
http://www.4pluspublications.com/en/publications/58-saab-jas-39-gripen-colours-and-markings

1/144 SAAB J-32 "Lansen" - Miniwing.cz

 1/144 SAAB J-21 "Lansen" - Miniwing.cz

 SAAB 32 Lansen , looks particuluary sleek and exciting and would look good against the Hawker Hunter that also served with the Swedish. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_Lansen

This aircraft was designed to replace the old Turboprop aircraft in service with the Swedish airforce (Flygvapnet). Swedish Air Force requirements for the P1150 were demanding: the aircraft had to be able to attack anywhere along Sweden's 1,245 miles (2000 km) of coastline within one hour of launch from a central location. It had to be capable of being launched in any weather, day or night. Special attention was to be paid to integrating the electronics and weapons systems to create the equivalent of today's weapons systems approach to combat aircraft design. The aircraft was to be armed with four 20 mm cannons, rockets, bombs and/or a new anti-ship missile being developed, the Rb 04. The design team created a sleek airframe with clean lines powered by a license-built Rolls-Royce Avon Series 100

The kit conforms to the Miniwing signature format and feel being cleanly cast and with well defined panel lines, although a little care will be required joining the fuselage halves.

The main kits comprise of  24 resin components and the new style crystal clear resin canopy, also on this kit there is a fret of 5 Photo Etched parts for added detailing.
Assembly and painting instructions are also included.

Decals are provided by - Y-Kraft of Japan, for the following options:

-    Swedish Air Force - Flygflottilj F1 (Green Scheme)

-  Swedish Air Force - Flygflottilj F17 (Bare Metal) 

Overall another nice Swedish bird from the Cold War Period.

http://www.miniwing.cz/models_1_144/mini055/J-32_Lansen.htm

Available:December 2011
Price: 20.70 (Euro)
From Miniwing or Usual Stockists

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 SAAB 32 Lansen , looks particiluary sleek and exciting and would look good against the Hawker Hunter that also served with the Swedish. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_Lansen

This aircraft was designed to replace the old Turboprop aircraft in service with the Swedish airforce (Flygvapnet). Swedish Air Force requirements for the P1150 were demanding: the aircraft had to be able to attack anywhere along Sweden's 1,245 miles (2000 km) of coastline within one hour of launch from a central location. It had to be capable of being launched in any weather, day or night. Special attention was to be paid to integrating the electronics and weapons systems to create the equivalent of today's weapons systems approach to combat aircraft design. The aircraft was to be armed with four 20 mm cannons, rockets, bombs and/or a new anti-ship missile being developed, the Rb 04. The design team created a sleek airframe with clean lines powered by a license-built Rolls-Royce Avon Series 100

The AVRO CF-100 'Canuck', another great fighter from the Canadian stables before the American mega corporations squeezed the life from them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CF-100

In the early 1950s, Canada needed an all-weather interceptor (fighter) able to patrol the vast areas of Canada's north and operate in all weather conditions. The two-seat fighter crewed by a pilot and navigator, was designed with two powerful engines and an advanced radar and fire control system housed in its nose that enabled it to fly in all-weather or night conditions.Design of the XC-100 to meet a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) specification for an all-weather fighter was initiated at Avro Canada in October 1946. Chief Engineer Edgar Atkin's work on the CF-100 was subsequently passed to John Frost formerly of de Havilland who, along with Avro's Chief Aerodynamacist Jim Chamberlin, reworked the original fuselage design.

de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, well a man can never have to much of a good thing...
An interesting choice given its military service, however it should mean some interesting decal options? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Canada_DHC-2_Beaver

The de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver is a single-engined, high-wing, propeller-driven, STOL aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada, primarily known as a bush plane. It is used for cargo and passenger hauling, aerial application (crop dusting and aerial topdressing), and has been widely adopted by armed forces as a utility aircraft. The United States Army purchased several hundred; nine DHC-2s are still in service with the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol) for search and rescue. A Royal New Zealand Air Force Beaver supported Sir Edmund Hillary's expedition to the South Pole. 

1/144 JAS 39 Decal Set - Mark.1/4+ Publications

1/144 JAS 39 Decal Set - Mark.1/4+ Publications

The book and decal publication has 28 pages, including a total of 49 overall and detailed photographs, 12 pages with colour camouflage schemes and their description. Text in English.

A comprehensive decal sheet is added for modellers' convenience, with 1/144th transfers (MKD144012; 1x 100x100 mm sheet) the following aircraft are depicted on the decal sheet:

Swedish Air Force (5x),
Czech Air Force (3x),
Hungarian Air Force (2x),
South African Air Force (1x)
Royal Thai Air Force (1x).

Available: Now:
Price: @£20 GBP

Website: http://www.4pluspublications.com/index.php?lang=en&page=books&range=2#
Previous Book & Decal sets from Mark.1
Tornado
Eurofighter

1/144 J-35F SAAB Drakken Pit- Road

Pit Road as suspected are to release thier J-35F Drakken Kits and a "built" item - although it still looks fairly kit like to me. It is more akin to the the gashopon models in so much that it is prepainted and required some assembley including decals adding!

It would appear wither option comes with the same set of decals for Swedish schemas, so there will be some spares for future use. You could of course by the Kit version wich comes with Austrain decals (only)

http://pitroad.s232.xrea.com/newitem/index.php?itemid=1523
http://pitroad.s232.xrea.com/newitem/index.php?itemid=1522

Available: May 2010
Cost: 2000 Yen

1/144 SAAB F35F/J "Drakken" by Platz (Part.2)_

1/144 SAAB F35F/J "Drakken" by Platz (Part.2)_

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Well this item seems to be stirring up interest and photos!

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for your viewing pleasure!

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more photos here:

http://pitroad.s232.xrea.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=1147

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more photos here:

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http://happy.ap.teacup.com/runchickens/1600.html

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thanks to IKE & Matti

1/144 SAAB F35F/J "Drakken" by Platz

1/144 SAAB F35F/J "Drakken" by Platz

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I hope F-toys are crying in thier beds tonight?
How great does this Platz kit look?
Unless it is the Euro Jets Special (but not painted as good) as F-Toys and Platz often collaborate, so go figure?
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The price would indicate it a completed, built and painted version
and at least two version (although the SN03, may indicate 3x?)
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Available: December 2009
Price: 2,500 Yen 15GBP / 25USD

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Drakken.JPG

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Thanks to IKE & 1999.co.jp