macgregor Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) TORNADO GR1 17 SQUADRON RAF BRUGGEN REVELL 1/32 After being brain washed completely by club mate & Tornado Sig leader Airfix Andy, I got the bug to build one of these beasts. Picked up last year (before the re-release) came complete with a genuine Pargon resin flap kit. Also harmed in the making was the Aries cockpit set (lovely piece & fit) some Aries cans & a metal pitot tube. I decided to re-scribe the sides of the rear fuselage, front under nose & intake tops using some 32nd scale drawings as the kit is strangely lacking any detail in those areas. Main wheel wells had some improvements done, all oleo legs were detailed & strengthened as well as the front being shortened some what. Canopy was detailed internally with mechanism & demister pipes & modified on the outside to improve side shape. Other refinements were to area below front canopy on anti glare panel, shortening of the front "antenna" thing on the tail, adding of the APU & making longer ram for the canopy prop so it opens higher. Finished with Vallejo paints and a mixture of kit & Xtradecals in 17 Squadrons colours. As always I build m models to convey the look & feel of the subject but don't profess it to have nailed on accuracy. Pleased to pick up a highly commended for it in the 1/32 & above class at the Northern scale show the other week, hope you like her. Cheers Mac l [/url] [/url] [/url] [/url] [/url] [/url] [/url] [/url] [/url] [/url] [/url] Edited June 17, 2014 by macgregor 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Nice work, it looks very tidy and not over weathered. Just right. I'd like to have a go at one of these myself one day, but with so many other projects to do, it's unlikely Thanks for sharing MH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Gorgeous looking Tornado! Lovely looking model 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canberra Fan Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Mac, Not my scale, but that is one lovely job you've done there! Mal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 That just looks stunning, can I ask where you got the 32 scale drawings? Cheers Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Gorgeous. An excellent build. I will be starting one of these next week and can tell you now that it won't be as good as yours. Tom. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 That is stunning! Looks just right. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marags Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 inspirational! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Cornes Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Nothing wrong with that - not a bit jealous!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Looks absolutely great. Rene 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Personally I'd have given her best in show! She's beautifully built! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 stunning Tonka, great job on the paint and finish, very nice build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Sweet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Now that it very nice, I really like the 'cold war' colours.... thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhunter66 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Thats excellent - subtle weathering works really well. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 A breathtaking model. I absolutely love it! I pickup the re-box just a few weeks ago. If I can make it a fraction as good as this, i'll be over the moon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Excellent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Well, this is certainly worth a comment on... Absolutely superb!! Like many others here, I've got one but just need the time and space on the bench to get her finished, or even started! But in any case, I'd be very happy if it came out like yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Beautifully done, Sir! Should be an inspiration to everyone who look at her.... Thanks very much for sharing. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrivera Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Fantastic model also is an aircraft that seems to me the most beautiful on any scale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Nice one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Very nice. Lovely Tonka. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 oh yes! superb. I really like your weathering, it's just right. Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning88 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 You have certainly done that justice - great build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Gorgeous, I have this kit in a smaller scale which I am looking forward to starting. Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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