Alan P Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 This is the kit built mostly as supplied by Revell, using kit decals and two excellent Paragon products: Martin Baker MB.10 seats and the flaps/slats set. Build thread is HERE - there are a couple of top tips for anyone daring to get this one out of their stash. ) I'm pleased with the flaps'n'slats, jetpipes, gear and cockpit. I quite like the weathering though it's a bit on the overdone side, but if I ever built this again I'd paint the stripes and leave the decals in the box. Thought I'd go to the dark side and build a tank next. You are welcome to talk me out of it if you want to see another 1/32 hairyplane of course... Cheers for looking Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 (It's not that bad really, just ask Bex! ) Cheers for looking Al I'll be bringing mine round for you to finish it for me, thanks Al, youre a star Seriously, youve done an amazing job here, one to be really proud of Al ATB Bex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPNGROATS Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Your Tornado is looking phat..! Nice job..! What type of tank are you planning to build..? Cheers, ggc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 That's sheer quality Great finish, and an enjoyable build to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skii Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Thats a beauty Al, fantastic weathering - looking VERY lifelike there fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Great build , decals look to be a right mare but I think you've certainly pulled it out of the bag.... i quite like the weathering though it's a bit on the overdone side, Luftwaffe machines get into that kind of state as a matter of course , you only see the shiny ones at the shows!, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) Beautiful build, have been watching this. Youv'e made the distinction between the heavily weathered grey fin, and the fresh tiger markings just right IMHO. I've seen that quite a bit on varoius airframes, seems odd that they would take a dirty plane and apply a new finish but then I'm not military, and I guess these schemes are often done at a very local level. Japanese seem to do the same thing with their specials. Cheers Edited July 21, 2008 by turnerdad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 Bex, Skii, shaun, ggc, the general and TD: very much appreciate your comments, to be honest I'm glad to get this one behind me, y'know! so the tank - Dragon King Tiger in 1/35, birthday prezzie from my brother...... or the Tamiya F-4J Phantom? or even a sneaky little Monogram B-58 Hustler? decisions, decisions! Thanks again! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Al, youre welcome, you KNOW F-4J makes sense, maybe perhaps 74 Sqn ATB Bex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
model_madness Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Spiffing Al, really lovely build there, certainly did her justice,and that scheme is to diiiie for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snipersmudge Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 looks great, i think it came out rather well old chap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Pure class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I know you had a hard time with her Al, but she looks a beaut to me. One day I will summon up the courage to get mine out of the stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Fantastic build, weathering looks spot on like the distinction between the applied tiger stripes & weathered greys. Very nice Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike7451 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Very nice job there. Makes me want to build another GR4.... "REVELL!! Get your feckin act together NOW!BM demands IT!!!!!!!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlaker Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 That really does look superb! i have built the revell GR1, converted to a GR4, but only in 1:72- and that was enough for me!!! Looks absolutely stunning! If only they would release one in 1:48 as a GR4... Would save a lot of work!!! This one is a credit to all the hard work you put in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjD Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Al, That's a masterful job. Looks really superb - I bet you're proud of that one and rightly so! One of my favourite Tornado schemes that you've certainly done justice. Nice one Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Looks great Al - what did you do about the decal/paint mismatch in the end? Squint or hand paint? Hustler... you have to do the Hustler. I demand it, nay, I double dares ya! As Dan will tell you, you can't say no to a double dare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Nice build, I actually think the weathering is spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzy Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Very good.Nice and dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 Thanks very much Kev, smudge, DD, Mish, Andy (x 2!), Merv, Mike, F-32 & Tizzy, your comments are awesome! Looks great Al - what did you do about the decal/paint mismatch in the end? Squint or hand paint? Nothing! I hid it behind the weathering. The big intake mismatch mostly got hidden behind the scratchbuilt FOD cover. I told you, I'm lazy! Hustler... you have to do the Hustler. I demand it, nay, I double dares ya! As Dan will tell you, you can't say no to a double dare OK but must do the tank first! Thanks again everybody : very glad you liked it too! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaguarfan Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Really impressed with this build, Enjoyed following the WIP too, very impressive! You are a very talented modeller to say the least. I am not surprised you are going for a treaded item next! cheers Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig S Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Looks superb, the Germans really how to do a proper special scheme, this is one of the best! I'm too chicken to try this one sadly, I bought the Corgi one instead! Would be nice if Revell did this kit as a GR4 though, surely a worthwhile effort for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchet Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Fantastic build Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Have to echo Mikes comments ....B58 all the way ( bare metal foil and Alclad 2 !!!!! and not forgetting 2 weeks of re-scribing panel lines). that'll push you to the limit !!!, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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