UKguyInUSA Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) Hello Chaps, I'm just playing catch up with posting my last few builds, since the issue with Photobucket preventing 3rd party sharing. Well, now that I've figured out an alternative solution, I'm happy to be back and able to share again. This build I completed on May 15th of this year (2017), and it so happens that the Tornado is my most favorite British used strike aircraft of the modern era, but after 3 years of building models, I've only just gotten around to building one. Because it's my favorite British used strike aircraft, I decided to do something completely new that I;ve never attempted before....build a base for it to sit on. I even decided to do some scratch-building, too, to enhance it a little. Items that I scratch-built were: 1) Seat belts- made from strips of wine bottle foil 2) Canopy jack- made from a length of round sprue with a hole drilled in one end and a piece of paperclip inserted into it to simulate the rod. then I glued sections of styrene sheet at each end to simulate the claws. 3) Air intake covers- again, these were made from wine bottle foil. 4) FOD covers- made from two layers of styrene card of different dimensions, then painted red 5) Red and white striped warning/remove before flight tags- again, my go to source for items like this...wine bottle foil 6) Sidewinder Missile Caps- these were made from a section of small diameter round sprue cut to length, with the grab bar made from a slither of styrene card, then painted yellow. 7) Front Wheel Chocks/Blocks- These were made from parts from my spare parts box, they were triangular section guns from a A-1J Skyraider, cut to length and painted yellow, then in one end of the two pieces a hole was drilled. Into the holes I inserted a length of stretched sprue, glued into location with CA glue; this simulated the rope for dragging the chocks away from the wheels. The kit didn't come with any figures, so I borrowed a USAF pilot from my F-4C Phantom build and had him pose at the side of the aircraft; he was visiting from a USAF base to check out the allies jet and get a ride in it! Anyway, I had a ton of fun building this one and recommend the kit if you're a lover of the "Tonka". So, enough waffling, here she is, I hope you like her.... I decided to stick my finger into this photo to provide an idea of scale: There she is guys...I was happy with my first attempt at a base and the scratch-built extras, even if they might not be accurate...at the end of day, I had a ton of fun with this one, and for me personally, that is why I chose to build models since retiring...as a way of relaxing, switching off from life and having fun. If you'd like to watch my YouTube build updates and Final Reveal videos showing how I went from the beginning to the end of this build, here are the links to those 5 videos: Build Update #1 Video Link: Build Update #2 Video Link: Build Update #3 Video Link: Build Update #4 Video Link: Final Reveal Video Link: Okay chaps, thanks in advance for taking a gander and leaving any comments, much appreciated, and I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed building her! Cheers, Martin Edited July 31, 2017 by UKguyInUSA 33 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Great work on one of my favourite jets. I love all the little details. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon382 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 A very nice looking Tonka with excellent weathering 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Excellent model!!! Your photo tecnique really makes it look real!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Excellent work! Your extras really bring it to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Excellent, absolutely excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Lovely finish rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shan Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 wow, thats so very nice. Love the weathering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Hello UK-Guy, Very impressed with the model and your presentation. I watched it all and it kept interesting all the way. You did put a lot of work into it. I appreciate it. Highest Regards, Dirk, The Netherlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 On 7/31/2017 at 10:16 AM, Alpha Delta 210 said: Great work on one of my favourite jets. I love all the little details. Thanks Alpha, much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Cracking bit of work, you can be proud of that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Stoatin'! I must say, your 'Helen' looks a lot better than the cartoony examples on two decal sheets I have (PrintScale and Kits World) -what decals did you use for her, if I may ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 UKGUY ... 👍 Great work on the model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feifeitim Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Really impressed UKGUY - this is a lovely representation of the GR1 - love it! Can you park it with the wings in 25 please? In the 9 years I flew it, we never parked it in 45 wing or 67 wing - that was an F3 thing, they liked to slim down on the ground! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Absolutely excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Flawless. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Gorgeous, you've captured the weathering well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Absolutely superb work, excellent diorama & really nice work with the photography. A trophy winner I think! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamiltonian Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Lovely. That's either some very fine detailing, or you have a gigantic finger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 On 7/31/2017 at 11:51 AM, Simon382 said: A very nice looking Tonka with excellent weathering Thanks Simon, much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurrantBunbury Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 My favourite aircraft of all time, and that is a lovely one. The cockpit is really nice, and I like the finish you've got with the tail staining. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 That is utterly superb! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scout712 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Beautiful and flawless finish of the Tornado. Just a small comment. It is not an IDS it's a GR-1. The IDS is only flown by Germany and Italy and they have some external differences like the missing blade antennae on the vertical tail and the missing line scanner housing under the front right fuselage. Cheers Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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