Dave Ward's 1/48 Trumpeter JF-17 Thunder

[Dave Ward]

I'm afraid to say that's it, as far as the Thunder is concerned[ATTACH]321738[/ATTACH][ATTACH]321739[/ATTACH]
I've been struggling to finish this, but I've given up. I've had a few health issues, and at the moment I can't keep my hands from shaking ( no, it's not the DT's! ). I've got some new medication, but it might take a while before the doseage is correct. So, no more benchtime for the moment!
I'm still going to keep my 'spots on the internet' moving, and will keep abreast of what's going on.
Dave :sad-face:

[Guest]

at the moment I can't keep my hands from shaking

I can say from experience that that’s not helpful for building models, no, but it should pass I suppose In my case, I was told to stop using medication I had been taking, and one of the results of that was hands that shook just a little, but too much to do any modelling. After a couple of days the withdrawal symptoms went away and I could build models again — but never did finish the one I was working on at the time

[Fernando N]

Sorry to hear about the hands issue Dave, hope that the dosage with the meds is quickly found and all works out...
Oh nice result on the Thunder.:thumb2:

[Lee Drennen]

I’m also sorry to hear that Dave I love watching your builds

[Dave Ward]

Thanks, fellers!
It looks OK from a distance, but there are a load of bits missing, the ( tiny ) torque links on the undercarriage legs, HUD lenses, sensor probes, the IR heads on the missiles, all little bits I can't cope with at the moment.
It's a nice model, very good fit. Pretty obscure in the West!
The tensions between Pakistan and India are driving some pretty advanced aircraft
i.e. the Indian HAL Tejas
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Pictures from Indian Press.
As can be seen from the bottom picture - designed to be operated from carriers, as well as land based.
Little known in the West - I've only found one model of the Tejas - a 3D printed 1/144 version!
Dave