shan Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Just dusted off my Revell 1/72 after seeing yours what great detail Thats fantastic. I hope you have as much if not more fun building it .... there are some great ref. pages for the 1/72 scale tornado...check them out..really inspiring............. Tornado 1/72 scale desert storm 1/72 scale tornado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Fantastic detail. A lovely job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Absolutely superb! Just the right amount of weathering. -Daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eren Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 To put quite simply: WOW! Now that is very impressive. Eren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Shan, PHENOMENAL, INCREDIBLE Tornado.. HOUSTON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratcher Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) Superb work and an excellent paint job. Subtle and realistic - it took me a few seconds to realise I'd scrolled down from what I took to be the the real thing to yours and another few seconds to realise that I'd been fooled by your Photoshop work... Edited May 9, 2012 by Scratcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXGR1 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Exelant rendition. However inacurate, I like the all opened up look to your setting. I love the head on shot especialy. (all us 'Tornadoaholics' have to stay together) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycerath Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Simply incredible! 'Nuff said Cy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Absolutely gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Very,very nice model. You should be rightly proud of what you've built Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akl ranger Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Stunning; very well done. Here is a photo I took.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POMPEO Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 superb job... cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjD Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Nice Tonka! Always good to see a nice model finished off with a diorama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shan Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Whoa!! wish i had this picture during painting and weatherring. thanks...wow i just realized, did you serve in Desert Storm? The aircarft does not show the full mission markings as the model and its in white not red. This must be during the conflict... wow again Edited June 4, 2012 by shan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shan Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 To put quite simply: WOW! Now that is very impressive.Eren Hi Eren, Is that Bruce Dickinson in that pic? Iron Maiden is my fav all time band. I managed to attend their shown in Singapore last year!!! after all these years.. Wow, you got to meet the man!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger 9 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Brilliant work. Love it. Which brand of kit is this one? I have to get myself one of these. She Who Must Be Obeyed will be most impressed when I purchase another one. Regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Did I read that this was your first project ever? Like the first model you ever made? Absolutely amazing! My first project's glue hadn't even dried before I managed to bin it! What are you planning for an encore? Wow, congratulations are in order for this Tornado. Just a fantastic bit of modelling there! Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Fantastic Shan! looks totally real. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shan Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 Brilliant work. Love it. Which brand of kit is this one? I have to get myself one of these. She Who Must Be Obeyed will be most impressed when I purchase another one.Regards, Steve Greetings Steve, its the Revelle kit. Revelle Tornado No regrets on this kit. its quite detailed and the fit is quite good too. My problem was that i took too long to complete the kit, due to deciding to go to university at the age of 33, getting married, buying a home, starting a family...etc..the list goes on and on. I have lost quite a few part and had to buy aftermarket part...etc. I do recommend the Tac Scale dynamics cockpit set , the paragon jp233, paragon / flightpath flaps and slats and the SAC white metal landing gear. it really was fun putting the kit together.... i hope you have as much if not more fun with the kit when you decide to get one. best regards shan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shan Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 Did I read that this was your first project ever? Like the first model you ever made? Absolutely amazing! My first project's glue hadn't even dried before I managed to bin it! What are you planning for an encore? Wow, congratulations are in order for this Tornado. Just a fantastic bit of modelling there!Cheers, Bill Greetings Bill, its the fist serious attempt on a model with the use of putty, airbrush, aftermarket stuff...etc. I did some about 15 years ago , but just for the fun of it without painting...etc. It's something i've always wanted to try..seriously....remembering how my dad bought me a model thinking that it was a complete model and both of us was puzzled looking at it in pieces like a jigsaw puzzle. we had fun putting it together. it was an airfix beaufighter 1/72 scale. i was probably about 10 years old. I grew up in Malaysia and models were a very rare thing. there were only 2 brands, airfix and matchbox..... so now that the kid has grown up,...no holds barred...i want to try everything and the Tornado is one aircarft that had captured my imagination since the first time i laid eyes on it and i was in college when desert storm broke out and i was amazed looking at the coverage showing the tornado's carrying out their missions in iraq. Thanks again for the compliments. best regards shan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger 9 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Greetings Steve, its the Revelle kit.Revelle Tornado No regrets on this kit. its quite detailed and the fit is quite good too. My problem was that i took too long to complete the kit, due to deciding to go to university at the age of 33, getting married, buying a home, starting a family...etc..the list goes on and on. I have lost quite a few part and had to buy aftermarket part...etc. I do recommend the Tac Scale dynamics cockpit set , the paragon jp233, paragon / flightpath flaps and slats and the SAC white metal landing gear. it really was fun putting the kit together.... i hope you have as much if not more fun with the kit when you decide to get one. best regards shan Thanks Shan, I did realise that if I had read the title of your post the kit was actually stated. I guess that is what happens in old age. There are lots of things that keep us from modelling duties. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chameleon2009 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Sean this is stunning mate, is this the hobby boss kit, brilliant work, love it love it Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Without doubt, one ot the nicest GW tonkas I have seen..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shan Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Sean this is stunning mate, is this the hobby boss kit, brilliant work, love it love it Mike Thanks for the compliments Mike, This is the Revelle Kit with the paragon super detail cockpit, jp233 and flaps and slats. I truly loved working on this model and its the aircraft that captured my imagination during the gulf war conflict.....i was in college and i bought a portable tv just to stay tuned to the daily news coverage. The RAF tornado's were quite frequently shown on the BBC and CNN networks. And dont you just love the RAF nose art? Thanks again.... currently building the 1/32 scale harrier by trumpeter....its quite a challenge- lots of fit problems unlike the revelle kit which was a pleasant experience to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shan Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Without doubt, one ot the nicest GW tonkas I have seen..... Thank you very much for your compliments, i am really dumbfounded with all the words of encouragement especially when i am quite new to the hobby. it was something that i've always wanted to try growing up, but it was a very expensive hobby back in the 70's and 80's in Malaysia. Now that i've grown up...the little spark reignited and i find it quite therapeutic, taking my mind off work stress and i am starting to appreciate warplanes...etc. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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