Resources!!!

• Saab Viggen walkaround:  http://data.primeportal.net/hangar/luc_colin3/saab_ajsh_37_viggen_37918/
• Saab Tunnan walkaroud:  http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/fredrik_henbjork/j_29b/

Some options....

I have lobbed the idea of a Sweedish GB out a couple of times now. Gotten modest response in the past, but not enough to make a real GB around. I love Sweedish aircraft and would jump on this faster than you would believe! Maybe it will take off this time...

Hoping so - I've got 6-7 in the stash. I've really been taken with them recently, interesting & unique machines. Either way I'll be building something this year. Maybe if we can round up a small gang, we can put together a GB with a fairly short timeline, to make sure it stays busy.

Vance, Vance why must you tempt me!?! 

Yes, I too have a Saab in the stash (1/48 Airfix Viggen) but I need to start another GB like I need another hole in the head. Will be watching though, and if you do need one more entry I'll consider jumping in. 

Cliff

Hi Vance,

I'd like to register my interest. I'm not sure that I can give you a 100% commitment at this time, but at least you know I'm interested.
Cheers

Tony

Does this GB invitation include FSM forum members who are not BIG SAAB GROUPIES ?

sub revolution - I'll be happy with a "small but determined" crowd. Even if it's just a handful of interested parties I'm going for it. (But a small group probably should have a fairly short timeline, we'll see what happens for #s)

Cliff, my radioactive friend! Come on… you know you want to!! We may need to hold off on starting for a little bit anyway until a few more builders are rounded up, I know I'm tied up for awhile yet myself.

Tony - see above! Won't be starting immediately by any means but I'd love to get you in as well.

Goose Goose Goose… No, one does not need to be a BIG SAAB GROUPIE, but you do need to have an appreciation for meatballs, seafood, IKEA and all things Saab.

Mmmm...Ikea meatballs... Sorry.

Eh-hem. Back to the Viggens, Drakens, etc...

VanceCrozier

Goose Goose Goose… No, one does not need to be a BIG SAAB GROUPIE, but you do need to have an appreciation for meatballs, seafood, IKEA and all things Saab.

However, I am hoping Lutefisk is not on the menu, perhaps I am not a BIG SAAB GROUPIE........

I must say, those clever Swedish engineers have demonstrated that the French do not have a "lock" on making interesting vehicles.

Sprue-ce Goose

VanceCrozier:

Goose Goose Goose… No, one does not need to be a BIG SAAB GROUPIE, but you do need to have an appreciation for meatballs, seafood, IKEA and all things Saab.

 

Thanks, Vance. Good to hear.

However, I am hoping Lutefisk is not on the menu, perhaps I am not a BIG SAAB GROUPIE........

I must say, those clever Swedish engineers have demonstrated that the French do not have a "lock" on making interesting vehicles.

 

Ahhhhh good to hear! I'm not much of a fan of Saab cars, meatballs, Ikea, ABBA, or blondes...

And don't even mention the Lutefish

However; yes the Swedes do make some of the coolest aircraft in the world.

And I will admit to once and awhile to having fantasies where I'm a badass Viking............ 

Don't forget the Tunnan!

That was taken in my driveway the other day before heading to the Lair

Gamera

Vance, Vance why must you tempt me!?! 

Yes, I too have a Saab in the stash (1/48 Airfix Viggen) but I need to start another GB like I need another hole in the head. Will be watching though, and if you do need one more entry I'll consider jumping in. 

Cliff

I'm with Cliff in all words!!

but in 1/72

If the -gb will run for a year i'm sure in!

Very cool, the Tunnon is cool looking but I love the looks of the Viggen and Gripen. Just really great looking planes. And you have to appreciate such a useful ability to operate from short runways and poor conditions. 

Nav - my agents tell me you have plans & supplies to build another 1:1 Tunnan for the back yard - any truth to the rumour?

bsyamato - resisting the urge to start another one? I've got two of those little Viggens in the stash, one Heller and one Airfix boxing. I really like the look of the 2-seater as well, plan on doing one of them that way. Am I crazy for considering the 4-colour splinter pattern in 1/72 scale?!?!

Gamera.... you keep hanging around here, you know we'll pull you into this GB!!!

VanceCrozier

. Am I crazy for considering the 4-colour splinter pattern in 1/72 scale?!?!

I believe those milkshakes give you courage.........

Sprue-ce Goose

 

VanceCrozier:

 

. Am I crazy for considering the 4-colour splinter pattern in 1/72 scale?!?!

 

 

I believe those milk shakes give you courage.........

I'd do darn near anything for a couple of milkshakes!

VanceCrozier

 

Sprue-ce Goose:

 

VanceCrozier:

. Am I crazy for considering the 4-colour splinter pattern in 1/72 scale?!?!

I believe those milk shakes give you courage.........

 

 

I'd do darn near anything for a couple of milkshakes!

.even fly in a classic "finger four formation" ?

I'll agree - long as it's a chocolate milkshake...

Ah heck Vance, go ahead and count me in

I want to try the old '80s splinter  camo on my 1/48 Viggen.

Alright, I'm convinced we can make a go of it. Small but determined is good with me, we may pick up a few stragglers too. Now... timeline & start date? What does "start now, finish by end of year" sound like?? (I'm so democratic!)

Works for me!

In like a fat kid on Sweedish meatballs!

With a little Wikipedia research...

First flight of the Saab 17 (their first aircraft:) May 18, 1940 (that's today!)

First flight of the Gripen: Dec 9, 1988 (effectively the end of the year.)

How 'bout those for "official" dates?

Thanks

sub revolution

In like a fat kid on Sweedish meatballs!

With a little Wikipedia research...

First flight of the Gripen: Dec 9, 1988 (effectively the end of the year.)

A shame Revell never re-issued  their 1/32 JAS 39 Grippen.

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal4/3401-3500/gal3415_Gripen_Hutama/00.shtm

Alright, count me in once the stuff on the bench gets done!

Gamera

 

And I will admit to once and awhile to having fantasies where I'm a badass Viking............ 

Hmmmmmm..........

Gamera dressed up as a Viking  "Berserker"..........that would be something to see.............

VanceCrozier

Nav - my agents tell me you have plans & supplies to build another 1:1 Tunnan for the back yard - any truth to the rumour?

I can neither confirm or deny one for the Navigatorette when she turns 16

Here's one for you floatie fans:

VanceCrozier

..
bsyamato - resisting the urge to start another one? I've got two of those little Viggens in the stash, one Heller and one Airfix boxing. I really like the look of the 2-seater as well, plan on doing one of them that way. Am I crazy for considering the 4-colour splinter pattern in 1/72 scale?!?!

..

not so mad i am (i'm convinced of that!) i'll going for the grey scheme this time (not included in the decals but will find a way to do so) not for the mega insane splinter camo!!!

Something like that! included necessary aircraft updates

(image wallpaperstock.net)

yes i can't resist to join, i had the same idea but not only for the saab, my idea was a swedish GB inclued other brands and tank, girls etc

Also wil try to get a draken before (and if) the GB start  

Sprue-ce Goose

 

Gamera:

 

 

And I will admit to once and awhile to having fantasies where I'm a badass Viking............ 

 

 

Hmmmmmm..........

Gamera dressed up as a Viking  "Berserker"..........that would be something to see.............

Sorry, I don't really dress up other than the hat with the horns on it.....

BTW: sorry couldn't find a Viking Turtle:

Navigator- Ooh! A floatie!

Yamato- Only the Swedes could make low vis gray look so awesome...