Graham Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Here's my Revell Tornado Gr1 being converted to a F3 using Steve (Jacksdad) conversion and the decals are from an earlier released conversion hopfully this gives you an idea of what's instore 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittnuma Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) Aha, very interested in this I intend to do exactly the same, great start you have there. What did you use to do the cutting? Edited April 4, 2014 by pittnuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Is this conversion already available ?? Because i ordered (and paid) for this one together with the "Hindenburgers" last september . And till today it is still nothing. Frankie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittnuma Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Suppose it depends where you purchased it from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 i purchased it directly from jacksdad on the LSP -forum.Paid via pay-pal for the conversion set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Frankie, Steve is selling them on ebay so maybe you should drop him an email either here,LSP or the Tornado Sig Group. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Is this conversion already available ?? Because i ordered (and paid) for this one together with the "Hindenburgers" last september . And till today it is still nothing. Frankie Interesting comment. I have previously tried to contact the gentleman marketing this conversion set to enquire about its content etc....so far without success.....5 months waiting. Now my 'sonar' is picking up noise from other modelling forums that suggest that all is not what it seems and that ordering and payment does not appear to be matched by delivery.....and yet the product also appears to be readily available on EBay......something not quite right here, methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Noras Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) Interesting comment. I have previously tried to contact the gentleman marketing this conversion set to enquire about its content etc....so far without success.....5 months waiting. Now my 'sonar' is picking up noise from other modelling forums that suggest that all is not what it seems and that ordering and payment does not appear to be matched by delivery.....and yet the product also appears to be readily available on EBay......something not quite right here, methinks. Hi Tiger 331 (and others) This is probably what your 'sonar' has picked up. You can read about the noise here. (-: Roy Edited April 10, 2014 by Roy Noras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittnuma Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Well I got a reply on Tuesday saying they were posted, hopefully should arrive today or tomorrow. Looking forward to getting them, I bought mine via eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Noras Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Hi Darren I ordered and paid for mine October 30th 2013 and got a reply saying it was posted on December 10th 2013, but so far received nothing. (-: Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittnuma Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) Mine just arrived now Missing a couple of small pieces so he's sending them on, he did say he thought he'd forgotten them though. Can't fault the communication or delivery. Hope you get your issue solved. Edited April 10, 2014 by pittnuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Jacksdad64 is still actively posting on the IPMS Tornado SIG forum. Link below... http://s13.zetaboards.com/Tornado_SIG/topic/839151/3/ May help if some of you are having trouble contacting him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirfixAndy Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I can vouch for Steve....spot on bloke...... so if anybody has any problem with him then its best to contact him and Im sure whatever the problem is ( I think its parcels going walk abouts ) he will be more than happy to sort it out. If anyone has any trouble contacting him then contact me here or over on the Tornado SIG forum. Andy PS ...apologies for hijacking your thread Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngtiger1 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Apologies to have comment on your thread about another member. Andy, from what I read above...Steve is selling these sets on eBay now and not taking care of folks that already paid for these months ago says a lot to about his character. I think "Spot on Bloke" as you called it...no longer fits. Guys that take funds from other modelers and don't deliver are...black spot on this hobby. Again, my apologies Graham for commenting about Jack on your thread. I hope you best of luck on your build. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Apologies to have comment on your thread about another member. Andy, from what I read above...Steve is selling these sets on eBay now and not taking care of folks that already paid for these months ago says a lot to about his character. I think "Spot on Bloke" as you called it...no longer fits. Guys that take funds from other modelers and don't deliver are...black spot on this hobby. Again, my apologies Graham for commenting about Jack on your thread. I hope you best of luck on your build. Mike Yep..... I concur. This does not look good at all, particularly since it appears to only affect overseas buyers with the obvious conotations attached...does not enhance the reputation of BM or the other forums where I have read comment. The EBay deal is a particularly low blow and simply does not help. Judging by the quality of the conversion I for one (if I had bought one) would definately be looking for a refund rather than another "conversion kit in the mail". Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Really sorry to hijack this thread but........ To be honest guys, I think that if you all want refunds then that is up to you but I must say that if you still want a 1/32 Tornado F3 conversion then Kits For Cash sell a nice conversion with decals and white metal. Yes it is more expensive than Steve's set but Ian at Heritage/Kits for Cash is a great bloke and his service is excellent and as Ian has his resin casting done by CMR so you are assured of the quality you are getting. Look here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234924338-tornado-f3-in-132nd-at-long-last/ and http://www.kitsforcash.com/tornado-f3-6250-p.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittnuma Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) I was going to buy that 1 until I saw Steve's for £18...Ian's does look a cracking set tho, but the difference of £32 is too much to overlook.. Edited May 13, 2014 by pittnuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 So Graham how is the Tornado conversion/build going.?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Really sorry to hijack this thread but........ To be honest guys, I think that if you all want refunds then that is up to you but I must say that if you still want a 1/32 Tornado F3 conversion then Kits For Cash sell a nice conversion with decals and white metal. Yes it is more expensive than Steve's set but Ian at Heritage/Kits for Cash is a great bloke and his service is excellent and as Ian has his resin casting done by CMR so you are assured of the quality you are getting. Look here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234924338-tornado-f3-in-132nd-at-long-last/ and http://www.kitsforcash.com/tornado-f3-6250-p.asp Thanks WindyLooks like a no brainer to me. Using the old adage "you get what you pay for ( or not, in the case of Jacksdad, by all accounts) I would heartily recommend ditching the idea of buying what looks like a lesser quality product, claim your money back and opt for the Heritage set. I can certainly vouch for their more recent products....i recently received the Meteor F.4 wing set and it is very nice indeed. It may not be as refined as some conversion sets, in terms of finish (flash etc) but cleans up nicely and has nice detail, engraved panel lines etc. Vote with your feet, send a clear message to those that appear to be spinning a yarn and go with someone who is very reliable with their products and service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Hopefully things have quietend down now so here's a quick update, I have made some inserts for the intakes to hide the hole and a bit o filler and a quick sand should do it and shaped the fin to fit on the back end but not glued yet as it will be easier to handle. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian @ KitsforCash Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) how odd that his set is an INFERIOR COPY OF OURS...... look forward to sorting this blatant theft personally.... oh and i dont think others whose stuff he is copying (badly i might add) will be too impressed either...paragon to name but one! Edited May 13, 2014 by Ian @ KitsforCash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Starting to look like the pointy one. Graham 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittnuma Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) Nice work Graham, any big issues you came across so far? Edited May 15, 2014 by pittnuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Been a while here's another update of the "white lightning" I bought the wrong can of Tamiya primer white instead of grey but hey I think the F3 looks pretty good in all white. Anyway still a few bits and bobs to sort but nearly at the painting stage, tanks and pylons done, chaff dispensers and rear missle points added. Graham 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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