Muzz Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Finally got round to getting hold of this kit today, thought about making a start but see Eduard are bringing out a rather nice looking set of wheels for it in August as well as undercarriage legs. Think I'll hold off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I took this photo at Coventry on Sunday, seems to confirm the guns are a little too far back on the Revell kit; Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guillaume320 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Agreed the guns are a little bit too far back. But keep in mind the peculiar way Revell has moulded their windscreen: The transparant part is much larger than what needs to remain clear. A big part needs to be blent in and painted with the fuselage. When the windscreen is not placed, or just dry fitted in place (see Shaun's post), you would almost think the guns and the windscreen's datum line coincide... This is however not the case. I'm just trying to point out things are not easy to judge if the model is not completed/painted yet! I hope I make sense!!! Best regards, Guillaume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adats-Coyote Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 (edited) Not to hijack this thread... On the topic of major corrections of the Revell Tornado, have you noticed the large deformation on the leading edge of the base of the fin? As if someone crushed it with their thumb? Should look like this: Guess we have to slap on some epoxy putty... I started a new thread concerning this issue: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234963392-new-revell-tornado-tail-issue/?p=1670612 Edited June 30, 2014 by Adats-Coyote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Hi. My take on the gun port area is that it's the trough itself that's too far back. Ie the insert itself. I'd either move it forward a tad or extend the gun trough forward so it's tip is underneath that hinge point. The pics linked to show this really well. Bill, can't decide on nose, which means I'll have to and buy one now! Lol Has anyone measured model length vs real? That might give a clue, assuming all other areas are OK? Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guillaume320 Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 There is a thread on ARC with regards to the Revell Tornado. Some interesting pictures, and it seems the extra part on the nose *should* remain as part of the radome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 (edited) Hi. My take on the gun port area is that it's the trough itself that's too far back. Ie the insert itself. I'd either move it forward a tad Jonners I think it the size of the trough thats wrong the area is fine, look at photo's and you can see the trough is too small and to short. Shaun. Edited June 29, 2014 by Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I think it the size of the trough thats wrong the area is fine, look at photo's and you can see the trough is too small and to short. Shaun. another look - and i think you are right mate. just bought one these - jesus thats a lot of parts!! Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 I'm in Southern France at the moment , away from my models but have been following the thread on here and on ARC. Re. The gun troughs, I think that they are more or less in the right position, but the front of the trough needs extending forward, as Jonners says above. Good shout on the fin base! Regarding the radome, I have chopped out the offending section - rightly or wrongly, but if wrong I may use the nose off of my never to be finished Trumpeter kit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 another look - and i think you are right mate. Jonners Look at the shape of the port in this photo, it you look were the painted horizontal line is on the front of the panel you can see the trough is too short. http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/AWA1/301-400/walk386_Tornado/images_Avinash_Sosale/03_gunranger.JPG Shaun. No matter how much we knock this kit, it's still leagues ahead of any of the other kit ever produced of the Tornado. Well done Revell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3bobby Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) There's nothing wrong with the seam on the kit, it's there on the real aircraft. I took this photo yesterday. http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad51/m3bobby/line_zps965b4f9b.jpg Edited July 3, 2014 by m3bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Another take on this: http://www.network54.com/Forum/624633/message/1403930874/for+those+building+the+new+Tornado+by+Revell-+please+take+notice%21 HTHAndy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Another take on this: http://www.network54.com/Forum/624633/message/1403930874/for+those+building+the+new+Tornado+by+Revell-+please+take+notice! HTH Andy That's very interesting. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Yeah, I'm quite interested to get a definitive answer on the nose after see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 ans Pierpaulo is pretty switched on to these things too Jonners 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dambuster Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Best not to get into issues regarding lens focal length, perspective and other aspects of optical physics then.... Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Best not to get into issues regarding lens focal length, perspective and other aspects of optical physics then.... Peter Nope - no point. LOL Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3bobby Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Well I suppose it will depend on the variation you go for, on our GR1 the flexane covers the seam, on our GR4 the flexane ends short so you can see the seam. It would appear German aircraft are like the GR1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeds Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) I believe that the radome does not end at the black or dark grey edge. I think it extends back to the next panel line. If you look at pics of the radome, it has 3 metal strips, one each side and one on top. These are not (as I have seen described) lightning conducting strips, but protective stripes for when the nose radome cover is fitted. The strips on both sides extend back past the black/grey edge. The radome can be opened, hinging to the right (with your back to the jet) as does the skirt, the next panel behind radome. Buggered if I can find a pic to show this though !! Hope you can get what I'm on about !!! These may help. http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/smeders/histor21_zpsbf33d1f7.jpg This pic shows what I believe is the entire radome. Note green painted aft section. http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/smeders/walk_001_zps9df0a437.jpg Radome with skirt attached. Different to above pic - without skirt attached. http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/smeders/tornado20maintenance_zps1aa0b50a.jpg Credit to owners of photo's. Used to get my point across. Edited July 5, 2014 by smeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3bobby Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 The seam in question is the join between the resin material that is the radome and the ally skin that is attached to the material which supports the entire radome and attaches to the maxi skirt. If it wasn't reinforced with the ally skin, the resin material would just split. If I remember I'll get a photo tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I've heard rumours of Revell fixing the nose on the new Tornado, has anyone else heard about this ?I've also heard that a box with weapons and Italian decals at least is to be issued in a few months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirfixAndy Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Thats news to me Giorgio Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Took this at Fairford on Sunday - with this thread in mind. Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Took this at Fairford on Sunday - with this thread in mind. Jonners Nice one Jonners, its not far off 1/48th scale - on my screen anyway, and my already amended nose lines up rather nicely.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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