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Re: A What-IF Hasegawa Grumman Tiger
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2015 11:41 am
by 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
Re: A What-IF Hasegawa Grumman Tiger
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2015 12:38 pm
by 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.
Re: A What-IF Hasegawa Grumman Tiger
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2015 12:43 pm
by Stikpusher
That is a sharp looking build so far PM. The Tiger was such a good looking fighter.

Re: A What-IF Hasegawa Grumman Tiger
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:15 pm
by 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!
Re: A What-IF Hasegawa Grumman Tiger
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:18 pm
by Stuart
Duke Maddog wrote: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!
Re: A What-IF Hasegawa Grumman Tiger
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:20 pm
by Stikpusher
portman wrote:Stikpusher wrote: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.
Re: A What-IF Hasegawa Grumman Tiger
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:25 pm
by Stuart
I've thought that too - and funny you should say that as my next RSAF what-if build IS a Super Etendard.
Re: A What-IF Hasegawa Grumman Tiger
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:27 pm
by LyleW
Stuart, don't ever, ever sell yourself short as a talented modeler.
Re: A What-IF Hasegawa Grumman Tiger
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:45 pm
by Duke Maddog
portman wrote:Duke Maddog wrote: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.
Re: A What-IF Hasegawa Grumman Tiger
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2015 2:29 pm
by Stuart
LyleW wrote: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!