perdu Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) I used to prefer not pratting about, but these days I enjoy it as much as the finishing paint jobs I think it came about when I started back on modelling back at PH that time, the detailing became very compelling maybe 'cos I can't see as well as I used to, getting things right-er makes the difference Anyway, what you decide is all that really matters, if anything we in here done has helped you with in this or future super builds I think we'd all be happy Been utterly brilliant so far Edited March 23, 2015 by perdu 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_gn Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) - Edited August 23, 2017 by dr_gn 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Oh arr, there's gotta be fun Like the fun we are having watching you turn a new aspect of the hobby yours All yours That awesome canopy is AWESOME Die setting the MDC? Yes That's you G, very innovative nice idea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Brilliant! Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_gn Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) - Edited August 23, 2017 by dr_gn 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) Already looking like one of yours G I like my XR swivel knife (edited 'cos I just looked at the knife, doh. Not stencil cutter)) It cuts curves as small as I've ever needed and I used it on the masking for the Jag's canopies Seems good, mind you when I see your work it is a step change or more higher quality so maybe you do need more accuracy As I cut with mine I can make the pointed blade turn through some really tight little corners so maybe it would do the glazing strips on your canopy look very like the real thing to me, very impressive Edited March 26, 2015 by perdu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Can't quite get over how awesome this canopy work, your ideas and solutions for all the little bits pieces such as the MDC are just incredible......and in 1/72!! Just one we suggestion though...... When you're done with this one, can you make me a dozen canopies the same for my current and future builds?!!!! 😱 ( 🏃 Runs for cover behind big impenetrable object ) Incredible work Sir, incredible. Rgds, Eng Edited March 27, 2015 by eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_gn Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Can't quite get over how awesome this canopy work, your ideas and solutions for all the little bits pieces such as the MDC are just incredible......and in 1/72!! Just one we suggestion though...... When you're done with this one, can you make me a dozen canopies the same for my current and future builds?!!!! ( Runs for cover behind big impenetrable object ) Incredible work Sir, incredible. Rgds, Eng Thanks Eng, sure I can make you a canopy, and I can make some riveted framing strips too for you to cut to length if you like. I'm not going to promise a time for that, but sometime after I finish this thing. After all I've got plently of spare PET-G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I'm only kidding Dr, I'm sure by the time you've finished this Tornado you won't want to see another for quite some time. Just incredibly impressed at your perseverance and patience. I've taken a break from my pile of GR's for a bit, been playing with Airfix new 48th scale Spits and some 72nd Spits n Hurricanes what with it being the 75th Anniversary of the BoB and all that. Your build remains a great inspiration to get back to my favourite though! Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Oh. My. God. How the Hell have I missed this masterclass? I guess, since the Tornado doesn't really thrill me as a type and 1/72 isn't my preferred scale, I just never quite got round to looking at it. Mistake. Huge. I have just read the whole thread from the beginning. Even leaving aside the complete illustrated Jedi tutorial on DIY vac-forming, with contributions from Yoda Perdu and Obi-Wan Fritag, this is a fantastic piece of modelling. I'd be thrilled to achieve that finesse and detail in much bigger scales. But then add in the canopy stuff, and this becomes a reference build. Fantastic. Bravo, Doc! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_gn Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Ha ha thanks very much. As you say, re. the canopy it's basically monkey see monkey do w.r.t. Fritag and Perdu. I'm not a big Tornado fan either, especially the grey versions, but I like this fin scheme, plus I saw the aircraft over Derwent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Oh. My. God. I have just read the whole thread from the beginning. Even leaving aside the complete illustrated Jedi tutorial on DIY vac-forming, with contributions from Yoda Perdu and Obi-Wan Fritag, this is a fantastic piece of modelling. I'd be thrilled to achieve that finesse and detail in much bigger scales. But then add in the canopy stuff, and this becomes a reference build. Fantastic. Bravo, Doc! Agree with your comments completely, threads like this are a huge inspiration for ones learning 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_gn Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) - Edited August 23, 2017 by dr_gn 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I'm going to have to copy you with my Jaguar, Sensei I don't know how Ex-FAAWAFU knew I had wrinkly green ears, amazing But I don't think I'm much of a Jedi sage, more a sage and onion This thread has been a fabulous learning source for me, not really wanting it to end 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascoteer Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Looking good G. I've banged an Emailoff to our RAFALO on the GR4 force to check the serial for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philtn Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I'm pretty excited about the final pictures of this beauty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_gn Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Looking good G. I've banged an Emailoff to our RAFALO on the GR4 force to check the serial for you. Much appreciated. Edited March 30, 2015 by dr_gn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_gn Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) I'm going to have to copy you with my Jaguar, Sensei I don't know how Ex-FAAWAFU knew I had wrinkly green ears, amazing But I don't think I'm much of a Jedi sage, more a sage and onion This thread has been a fabulous learning source for me, not really wanting it to end I can tell you I definitely want it to end, asap! I'd like to finish it in time for Cosford, and maybe bring it along. The boy wants to go too, with his Dornier. I gave him my 1977 Matchbox catalogue to look at the other day, and he chose the Northrop F-5 and the F-104 for his next builds. Pretty good choices I thought; the F-5 is a great looking machine. I think for the MDC I'll drill some holes in a bit of wood and glue some cocktail sticks into them to try and get the sinewave form right. Edited March 30, 2015 by dr_gn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Looking good G. I've banged an Emailoff to our RAFALO on the GR4 force to check the serial for you. But... don't you know? There's no such thing as a Rafalo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascoteer Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 But... don't you know? There's no such thing as a Rafalo! I have NO idea what you mean by that. We have a RAFALO and his name is Bob. Actually it isn't... His name is Al. But he is still our RAFALO. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Debs, I believe that Kirk is referencing 'The Gruffalo', a marvellous bit of children's literature by Julia Donaldson. I thought the same thing when I read your post, but was too slow to add my comment. Andrew. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_gn Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) - Edited August 23, 2017 by dr_gn 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I knew you'd do it broody brirriant doc I intend copying that method exacterly looks better than good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshiretaurus Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 The dogs dodahs of modeling Drill bits and wire is going in the black book of craking ideas. very nicely done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_gn Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 The dogs dodahs of modeling Drill bits and wire is going in the black book of craking ideas. very nicely done. The dogs dodahs of modeling Drill bits and wire is going in the black book of craking ideas. very nicely done. Funny - for my next trick I'm going to make those same drills into a punch and die set for the corner radii decals... Or at least that's the idea. Seems that "plan B" features a lot in this build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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