Hi all,

I started a new project, a Swedish Airforce (surprise!) J35J Saab Draken in 1/72. This is NOT for any campaign (imagine that!), just something that I wanted to build after discussing the aircraft on the trivia thread.

I thought I'd try to learn a little about photo-etch this time. I've been working with the cockpit for a little while, and I must say - this detailing work is addictive!



The model is Hasegawa Draken 1/72, with Eduard PE and some scratchbuilt additions. For scale, the cockpit is placed on a Swedish Krona (which is about the same size as a 1 Euro coin. And a tad larger than a quarter... ).
:-)

Any input is helpful!

Ps. I think I'm going to build the bottom one...

PolarBear,
Is it the detail work that is addictive or is it maybe the pain-killers you have to take for the headaches involved in working with something that tiny? :-)
Nice work!

I envy people with good eyesight and steady hands.

Hi Björn!

The word "addictive" is one I see often on Armorama! :-) Don't worry, you don't have to the doctor for a visit... maybe the psy!
This cockpit is little by the size, but big by the quality!

Jean-Luc

P.S. I can't see the second picture in your post... X

Yikes! That's small. Nice one.

Polar Bear.
Thats incredible detail on something so small.Very well done.
Almost inspires me to try some cockpit detail on my 1/72 warbirds.
Almost,,,,,I think it would do my head in but the end the result would be spectacular.

Polar Bear that's an impressive job you made there!
Keep us informed of the progress!!
Cheers!!

Thanks for the comments, guys!

I'll keep you updated!

Kin 'ell, that must be a giant tanner (you have to ask if you want to know what a tanner is:) )that cockpits sitting one looks dam good though, nice one PB.
Mal