exdraken Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) "Italeri 1/48, resin, PE details, some srcatch" Hi below you will find some recent photos of my Tornado F3 from 43(F) squadron. I used quite some AM products, not all of them really made for this kit but with some work i could make them fit namely: Eduard interior set for the cockpit Paragon Seats Paragosn flap set Paragon wheels Decals are from now regrettably defunct Aviation Workshop/ Model Alliance I tried my skills on integrating Aires wheel bay for the Hobbyboss kit (no big hassle) and the definitely better detailed landing gear from SAC that perfectly fits the aires set. the icing on the cake where Aires new nozzles that required some surgery to the Italeri fuselage but compensate with exquisite detail. now some photos: Now I am looking forward to your comments/ critics Thanks everybody on britmodeler, a lot of inspiration and detail photos, links etc. were used! Without this great reference compendium this project would not have been so much fun!!! Edited November 3, 2012 by exdraken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryUK Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Great Build and Finish.... Glad you enjoyed the model, For me thats the main thing!! And what a better cross reference than Britmodeller to help your build. I find it invaluable in my own builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasticbutcher Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I absolutely love that, well done mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buccymad Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 nice to see a fleet jet done well and a nice sqn emblem on the tail (even if the name that was chosen so long ago is no longer so pc ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirfixAndy Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Very smart , well done Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Nice work there. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Lovely Tornado, some great work has gone into that and it shows. Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 A stunning example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) Thanks everybody! I have hoped for a little more criticism actually, as I strive to improve 3 more fotos if you don't mind: Afterburner nozzle view and filigran dropped flaps of Paragon underside and weapons displayed: 4 Skyflash and only 2 Asraam missiles. (wanted to leave the nice bol rails emty to show....) lateral view: Edited June 29, 2012 by exdraken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Nicely done! I do miss them........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXGR1 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Very "Crisp", and nice to see a Tonka with all the resin goodies on it ! IF you are after a critic. The only one I could think of is the uneven exhaust staining on the fin; correct me if I'm wrong but it should be more of a even 'leaf' shape ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango 1 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I like that. My only critique would be that the weathering on the fin is just a tad overdone. Otherwise, a spot-on Tonka! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Really nice work - that Italeri kit tarts up n ice with a bit of care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirfixAndy Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) If you would like some constructive criticism...... the blast from the thrust buckets would be a bit more uniform and I think you have the aerials on the spine a bit too far forward , they should be in the middle of the panel just in front of the nav light Apart from that its a great build Andy Edited July 1, 2012 by AirfixAndy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 some new photos: still not satisfied with the photobucket reduction, but maybe someday I will manage it! Asraam: eduard PE cockpit: Thanks for looking, hope I don't bore you! exdraken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Not a lot to criticise. Great looking Tornado, the only thing other than the weathering on the fin would be to question whether the Tornados were still carrying Skyflash by the time they were modded for AMRAAMs and ASRAAMs? Those wings look great with everything hanging down too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 It's enjoyable. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger 9 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Superb work. Monty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borz666 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 One of the best Italeri F3 builds I've ever seen. Like others have said the only critique would be the exhaust stain. I'd happily display that on my shelf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 STUNNING . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 I Not a lot to criticise. Great looking Tornado, the only thing other than the weathering on the fin would be to question whether the Tornados were still carrying Skyflash by the time they were modded for AMRAAMs and ASRAAMs? Those wings look great with everything hanging down too. Exhaust stain is a bit strong, I know... Skyflash and ASRAAM was definitely a possibility for some time in the 2000s... AMRAAM supposedly had some teething problems! Glad you all like it, Paragon wings are really nice and look the part Sad that they are no longer available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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