1/72 Broplan Saab T-17

by Drakendk

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This is my model of the Danish basic trainer, Saab T-17.  The kit is from Broplan, and it is the only kit of this type, as far as I know.  It is a limited-run injection kit and quite expensive. The quality of the plastic is not that good, very soft, and the vacform canopy is not very clear, but anyway I am happy that someone has made this charming little plane.

Construction was straight forward, the only bits I had to add, was a scratch built instrument panel, the seat belts and the antennas.  A bit of sanding and filling was needed as well.

Painting was quite easy, as the plane is green over all. The green color on Danish aircraft is FS.14079, but I wanted my plane to look a bit sun faded, and found that olive drab ana.613 mixed with 20% white made the right color. There is no decals with the kit, so I got mine from Sto-Decal, who makes decals for all aircraft in Danish service. You can buy them online from www.stoppel.dk.

To show how small this plane is, I have taken a picture where I put the T-17 next to an A-1 that I am about to finish.

Happy modelling. T

Drakendk

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Photos and text © by Drakendk