1/48 Airfix Sepecat Jaguar GR.1 No.54 Squadron RAF Lossiemouth 1974
A bit of background on this one.
I got very excited when Airfix announced this one as I have very fond memories of these flying about the Dingwall area when I was growing up.
Two memories are particularly strong.
Standing on the 10th Tee at Strathpeffer, which was the highest part of the course and getting buzzed as the Jags flew over at very low level and also playing football one afternoon at Cullicudden on the Black Isle as they flew up the Cromarty Firth below us.
I cannot say anything about the kit that hasn't already been said as it it truly a belter and any issues in the build were purely self-inflicted.
Primed with Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black.
Painted with Colourcoats Dark Sea Grey, Dark Green, Light Aircraft Grey and Light Admiralty Grey.
Tamiya Rubber Black, Clear Green and Clear Red.
Mr. Color Radome Tan.
AK Super Chrome.
Washed with Flory Dark Dirt, Citadel Nuln Oil, Agrax Earthshade and Seraphim Sepia.
Oils used from Windsor & Newton.
Finished with Windsor & Newton Galeria Satin Varnish.
Thanks for looking,
Cheers,
Alistair
Excellent model. Paintwork looks really sharp.
Thanks very much.
That's a fine looking Jaguar, Alistair @alistairfgauld
I do remember seeing them during airshows in the Netherlands, a beautiful aircraft.
At a local car sale company, exclusive cars and bikes, they do have one standing in the showroom.
1 attached image. Click to enlarge.
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Very nice looking build there Alistair... I may have to go out and get one of these ๐
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It is truly a great kit and you would have a lot of fun.
Such a gorgeous build, Alistair @alistairfgauld. Fantastic work with the paints!
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Really nice Alistair. I use those Citadel washes all the time and I heavily thin them with Future
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I will keep the Future in mind as I've not tried that.
Very nice work Alistair and a super result.
Thanks very much Tom.
Nice work, Alistair!
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Very nice, Alistair (@alistairfgauld). This has been one of my favorite Cold War planes for a long time, especially those with the great nose art from the desert. I just got my copy of this kit in the mail, and it looks very impressive. Your model is a real inspiration for when I build mine. Well done.
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I'm certain you will really enjoy the build.
Fantastic job and superb result, Alistair!
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Alistair, very nice work. I have this one on order. Not sure I can match your level of great work, but your model is inspiration to try.
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If I can do this then I'm sure your's will be miles better.
Fantastic build! Even better with this cammo.
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Very nice, Alistair, itโs always good to build models which bring back great memories.
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Yes it is. This put me back on the 10th Tee with them thundering over us.
Congrats... very nice and clean built...
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Great job on such a classic airplane!
Thanks very much Greg.