MPaul Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 My entry for this GB is a Revell Tornado GR1 converted to GR4 using the Airfix kit, Its going to represent the 12 Squadron 90th Anniversary Jet stationed at RAF Lossiemouth.: I also have an Eduard zoom set, canopy masks, Model Alliance Decal set, a pair of 1/72 scale AIM132s to make a RAIDS pod and an Acqui missile, reference book, and also some of my own photos for reference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Nice to see a GR4 here. Now we just need an F3 and an IDS to complete the major production variants. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzio Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Nice dude, you've gone from OOB builds to... all of that... thats a lotta gear! She looks likes a nice bird, will be watching you very closely Kind Regards, Dazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Thanks guys! Its a little bit of a progression thats for sure Dazz, although I am going to be striking a balance between OOB and Aftermarket where possible. I feel progress will be slower on this one for some reason, although I have finally made a start to it. I made a start with the tub today. The detail on the switches etc is more than good enough for me, as it will be modelled with canopy down. I do have an Eduard Zoom set, which I did consider using for the IPS, but again, the kit items IMO are more than up to the job, and I dont feel worth the time spent fitting the etch pieces correctly. One thing I did do, was to remove the circular centre screen on the Navs IP And here are those parts after receiving first coats of paint (Revell Aquacolour 57), it's still drying, so hence the appearance of the main tub. Hopefully more to come in next couple of days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Good start, I agree the detail OOB is far too nice to waste PE on! Don't forget for a GR4 the round rolling map on the front IP is now a square MFD. I tend to just carefully remove the moulded detail and paint a black square in its place, or use a spare decal, that works for 1/72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Oops in my haste I forgot about the one on the front IP! Thanks for reminding me there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Glad I got that post in in time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Much appreciated, and it spurred me on to make a little more progress today.......so IPs and side panel switchwork done. The kit isnt 100% accurate to the real thing, but with some thought, it can be made to look pretty realistic I think The IPs are just dry-fitted for the photos. Screens were done with Anthracite (09) first, then Seagreen (48) over the top and I think it looks quite good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Well, I am happy to say I have definitely got the bug again!! (Phil, I found that cockpit part on the sprue by the way) My first ever foray into etched parts. Only dry fitted just now, as I am not sure about painting them (can I do this by brush straight on?) But its the cowling for the NAVs displays, and some slight added detail to the sides of the displays Apologies for the photos. I have to use auto-focus on my phone, as the macro option just wont work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Cracking on with the pit! Good job you looked in in my thread and spotted that bit. As for etch, you could get away with painting it directly with enamel but not with acrylics, it really needs a primer or it struggles to stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Well, it seems that Revell Aquacolour goes onto Eduard etch no problem at all. Of course, this turned out to be the case only after I had already been out and bought some matt black enamel lol Still, progress is being made, just fathoming out the fitting of the probe to the fuselage (it says I need to drill holes - but the diagram showing where is shocking) and hopefully get the front section together in next day or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Go on it may, stay on maybe a different issue.... A coat of varnish may help though although as its under the closed canopy you might be good to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Ah i get you. Well hear is hoping then, thanks for the advice so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzio Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Looking good dude. As for the probe, isn't there any "dimples" on the inside of the fuselague? Thats where they usually are for the... sticky out stuff for lack of a better term Kind Regards, Dazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Thanks Dazz. As for the probe 'dimples', you would think so wouldnt you, but alas there are no obvious marks. Think I will end up going with just gluing the probe on later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzio Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 That's very strange... I guess you're just going to have to allign it with your Mk.I's... Kind Regards Dazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 There deffinately should be some flashed over holes on the inside of the nose section (I know as I always forget to open them!). They're tucked up along the crease where the sides round into the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 Hi Phil. If there are, I certainly cant see them. May close my eyes and use the force to detect them using my fingertips. I started on the seats this morning. They are being painted so no pictures as of yet, just a picture to show the removal of the hose from the Personal Equipment Connector (port side of the seat). I will be using the loop of plastic to make the ejection handle between the pilots legs. Before: After: Thanks for all the advice guys, I am hoping this one turns out well, as I worked on this jet at Lossiemouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 (edited) The sprues for my GR are still on the bench, plus some red paint, so here you go: Inside of part number 14 Never knew what that part was on the seats! Have you removed it because you're adding pilots or is it just not there on real thing? Edited April 20, 2013 by SaintsPhil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 RAF tornados dont have the hose fitted to the seats, as the pilots carry there PEP connector attached to their flying suits etc. The Germans leave it attached (so the loop would be present) it certainly isnt black and yellow as per the painting instructions. Of course mine will be when it becomes the ejection handle. Thanka for the picture Phil, will check it out later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 Well, time for a crappy picture. Seats painted, and you can see in the background the ejection handles getting a first yellow coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 Got the handles painted: And then fitted to the seats: Whilst the glue dries, did a couple of other things. Port side gun filled: And started painting the UC bays: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Nice job so far!!! They say that Revell's Tornado is the best in 1/72. What's your opinion? Cheers Sernak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 Thanks Sernak. I can't really judge as I havent built any of the others. I have made the Revell 1/144 Tornado and that was good, and so far this is pretty good too. A few little inaccuracies and issues, but lots of detail OOB, and together with a little bit of aftermarket, and some adapting/scratch-building, I am sure it will build up into a very good Tornado (providing and hoping I do it justice that is!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzio Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 The seats look good to me mate. Might have to pick one of these "bigger" jets up. Too used to 1/144. Keep up the good work dude!! Kind Regards Dazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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