Inverted Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 So, I've been wanting to build aircraft from 617 for sometime, but have been waiting patiently for the new Revell release of the GR4. Kit is a marked improvement on the Italeri and Hobbyboss kits. Only replacements were the seats, the WSO's MFD's and the wheels. Little cars lens added to the chin pod, and decals from Xtradecal. Painted with a mix of Tamiya, AK Xtreme metals. The Lancaster is the 1:72 model from Airfix. A surprisingly awkward build with a number of warped parts. Fuselage windows were filled, bomb bay doors replaced with the bulged offering form Freightdog, to accommodate the Tallboy modifications. Decals from xtradecal to get a decent shade of red, and the nose art from the Kits world series. 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Hello,Inverted - Two magnificently built and finished models there.They're also two magnificent tributes to the iconic 'Dambuster' Squadron.All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordstrpe Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Two very nice models! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 They are both beauties,......especially the Tornado,.....top notch modelling! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Very nice indeed , that Lancaster is just superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Absolute cracking work, both look first class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chacer Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Great work on both builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low flyer Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Stunning, hope my xv squadron Tonka turns out that good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air-to-Air Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Your rendition of the Revell Tornado really captures the look of the real thing. It looks as though it is a very nice kit. I'm not as familiar with the Lancaster but I did see a static display of one in the Australian War Memorial a couple of months ago. The colour scheme looks spot on to me. Good work on both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Lovely work on both. You need one of these to keeep the GR4 clean. Pete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 very nice pair of builds , great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Absolutely superb inverted, I'm just about to start the same Tonka with the same decals. Could you please tell me which paints you used for the overall grey and the grey reasons. I hope mind turns out half as good as yours, any pitfalls I should look out for? Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 A gorgeous pair of models, they compliment each other nicely, Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverted Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 Absolutely superb inverted, I'm just about to start the same Tonka with the same decals. Could you please tell me which paints you used for the overall grey and the grey reasons. I hope mind turns out half as good as yours, any pitfalls I should look out for? Cheers Ian Tamiya XF 83 Medium sea grey. The radome is Tamiya dark sea grey lightened with a touch of white. Friction are areas at the wing roots is a custom mix of msg and white with some sky grey too. Pitfalls, build the rear section in its entirety before attaching the nose. The worst part is getting the outside faces of the intakes to align. Test fitting and adjusting before committing to glue is the order of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Nice Pair, good work on the Tornado. The wing seals look great. Shaun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverted Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 Nice Pair, good work on the Tornado. The wing seals look great. Shaun. Oh yeah.... Thanks for those mate! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29Triplex Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Awesome!, just awesome! You do 617 proud ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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