A What-IF Hasegawa Grumman Tiger

[Stuart]

Painting finished - gear on and clear coat next.





I also need to find some 1/72 Bullpups for this beast - that's the targeting pod on the intake - any ideas where I get some from?

Cheers

Stuart

[Duke Maddog]

Sharp looking model Stuart, I like it.

As for 1/72 scale Bullpups, the only ones I know of come in an old Monogram or Revell F-105 Thunderchief model. I know because I have one sitting on my shelf with Bullpups hanging on the rails. Maybe someone has some extras in the spares box for you. Either that, or someone more informed will know where to find some aftermarket ones.

[Stikpusher]

That is a sharp looking build so far PM. The Tiger was such a good looking fighter.

[Stuart]

Thanks Stik - I agree, it's a super looking aircraft, That's why I added the pod to the highly unlikely place above the intake - I didn't want to ruin the lines of the nose!

[Stuart]

Sharp looking model Stuart, I like it.

As for 1/72 scale Bullpups, the only ones I know of come in an old Monogram or Revell F-105 Thunderchief model. I know because I have one sitting on my shelf with Bullpups hanging on the rails. Maybe someone has some extras in the spares box for you. Either that, or someone more informed will know where to find some aftermarket ones.

Thanks Duke!

And thanks - I have to say I was thinking along the lines of AM but your comment on robbing another kit gave me an idea - I looked in my Hasegawa A-4E/F skyhawk kit and woohoo - x2 Bullpups! Great - thanks for the idea!

[Stikpusher]

That is a sharp looking build so far PM. The Tiger was such a good looking fighter.

Thanks Stik - I agree, it's a super looking aircraft, That's why I added the pod to the highly unlikely place above the intake - I didn't want to ruin the lines of the nose!

With that refueling probe and camo scheme, it kinda reminds me of the French Navy Etendards during the Yugoslav Wars of the 90s.

[Stuart]

I've thought that too - and funny you should say that as my next RSAF what-if build IS a Super Etendard.

[LyleW]

Stuart, don't ever, ever sell yourself short as a talented modeler.

[Duke Maddog]

Sharp looking model Stuart, I like it.

As for 1/72 scale Bullpups, the only ones I know of come in an old Monogram or Revell F-105 Thunderchief model. I know because I have one sitting on my shelf with Bullpups hanging on the rails. Maybe someone has some extras in the spares box for you. Either that, or someone more informed will know where to find some aftermarket ones.

Thanks Duke!

And thanks - I have to say I was thinking along the lines of AM but your comment on robbing another kit gave me an idea - I looked in my Hasegawa A-4E/F skyhawk kit and woohoo - x2 Bullpups! Great - thanks for the idea!

You're welcome. Glad to help.

[Stuart]

Stuart, don't ever, ever sell yourself short as a talented modeler.

I don't know what to say to that - Thanks Lyle, that's very kind of you - it's really not that good up close anyway - you shouldn't knick yourself either buddy - that Spitfire is great!