MPaul Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Well, this one is now finished. Its the Revell GR1 kit converted to a GR4 using Model Alliance decals to recreate the 12 B Squadron 90th Anniversary Jet from 2005. The plane was brush painted using a mix of Humbrol and Revell acrylics, with a Flory Dark Dirt wash applied for panel lines, and a Pitts pen used for oil staining on the ecu doors. Hope you like: 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Thanks to Dave for moving this thread for me. And wanted to say thanks to Kevin Callahan and Richard E for helping me out with some parts. Many many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 nice Tonka looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Thank you very much. Really wish I had a better camera for taking some photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Top job, a great scheme too, like the weathering, particularly the rear undersides. I've built 2 of these kits now, one as the 9 Sqn special and one as the 14 Sqn special, both from the MA sheet, and I've 2 more on the go just now. I've always taken a chunk out of the nose oleo to shorten the nose leg a tad it always seems the nose sits slightly high. Great build, you planning on another? Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Top job, a great scheme too, like the weathering, particularly the rear undersides. I've built 2 of these kits now, one as the 9 Sqn special and one as the 14 Sqn special, both from the MA sheet, and I've 2 more on the go just now. I've always taken a chunk out of the nose oleo to shorten the nose leg a tad it always seems the nose sits slightly high. Great build, you planning on another? Eng Thanks for the comments. I did consider doing that with the oleo, but because of some of the other mishaps, decided not to tempt fate. Am considering doing an XV bird, MacRoberts Reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Nice looking model, happy to help out with the parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 A superb looking model. The fox decals on the tail look brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Callahan Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Thanks to Dave for moving this thread for me. And wanted to say thanks to Kevin Callahan and Richard E for helping me out with some parts. Many many thanks. Glad to see they went to a good cause! Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Glad to see they went to a good cause! Nice work. Glad you approve Kevin. It helps make the Model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 The jet I'm building just now is XV Sqn, ZA469 "Spirit of Speyside" from the Xtradecal sheet X72066. The problems you've encountered certainly haven't affected the final presentation, she does look foxy! I've just bought the same decal sheet, this time in 48th scale pending the arrival of the new Revell Tornado. Eng 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 I am considering making the Airfix kit now, though obviously need the FLIR that I used for the 12 jet. I have the decals, as I have the Mark One guide in 1/72 scale. The left over Model Alliance Decals wouldnt be able to make all of the other jets, as I had to cannibalise some of the decals to replace ones which tore or disintegrated on this build. I actually worked on all of the 90th Anniversary jets at Lossiemouth at one time or another back in 2005/2006 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Colin at FreightDog models does a FLIR and TIRRS pod in resin for about 3-4 quid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I would recommend another Revell Tornado though, you'll see a big difference going "back" to the Airfix kit. That's bit lucky having worked all the Anniversary jets, I like all the options on the MA sheet apart from the 9 Sqn one which I did as my 1st build but thought was a bit bland. The 14, 31 and 12 ones are the best by far. I got to sit in the 111 Sqn F-3 special back 2009 as I had a mate on the squadron at the time, had a right good day out! Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 PM sent. I jjust dont want to waste the Airfix kit really, when it could be built up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Nice kit, where did you source the FLIR? Also, did you update the cockpit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zone19 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Nice Build Matey Looks good, apart form your choice of A/C hee hee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 Nice Build Matey Looks good, apart form your choice of A/C hee hee Well, my weathering skills aren't good enough yet to depict the poorly maintained jets of the other squadrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Well, my weathering skills aren't good enough yet to depict the poorly maintained jets of the other squadrons Ha ha, touché!! Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Nice kit, where did you source the FLIR? Also, did you update the cockpit? The FLIR was from the Airfix kit, and I did a little bit of work on the screens, and with ejection handles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I likes that very much indeed - love to see unusual R.A.F colour schemes and anniversaries. lovely build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 nice work well done Glenn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPaul Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Thanks guys, the pain was worth the effort in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Fine work!! I'm going to attempt to do a very similar conversion soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Nicely done and nicely weathered. Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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