gengriz 2,951 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) I had fairly low expectations of this one (purchased boxless for a few pounds in a dirty bag of bits), but it seems to have scrubbed up reasonably well. It's the Airfix F.3, in its gift set form, with nice, but simplified/incomplete decals (no stencils) decals. It is a very simple kit (my memory may be playing tricks, but I think the old Matchbox kit actually had more detail). A couple of pilots fill the gaping blank canvas that is the cockpit. Horizontal fuselage splits are one of my pet hates (never yet had a kit with this "design feature" that actually had acceptable fit) and this one was definitely no exception. Lots of filler (Tippex) needed here. Otherwise fit wasn't too bad. Stopping the tailplanes from wobbling is a little challenging, but otherwise it goes together OK. The main decals (those supplied with the kit) are not bad - I sourced some ex-Matchbox ones off e-bay for the rest. I also replaced the nose pitot with something more robust. Paint is Humbrol enamel, applied by brush as normal, with light pencil lead highlighting and an acrylic matt/satin topcoat as required. And after a little photoshopping fun... FredT Edited July 4, 2017 by gengriz 24 Link to post Share on other sites
bootneck 4,255 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 That really is an impressive finish to your model, especially from the humble beginnings that you mentioned. Excellent job. Mike Link to post Share on other sites
stevej60 37,804 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 She certainly has scrubbed up well,beautiful build and finish! Link to post Share on other sites
F-32 4,700 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Very impressive build and a great scheme too Link to post Share on other sites
WildeSau75 1,202 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Nice build - good to see another scheme of the Tornado. Cheers, Michael Link to post Share on other sites
theplasticsurgeon 11,658 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Great build Fred, good to see. I've got the Club version of this kit with the first and final F3s Link to post Share on other sites
Mark4700 1,549 Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Very impressive, and a bargain too. Link to post Share on other sites
Phone Phixer 1,205 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Nice work, what a bargain. Link to post Share on other sites
skiny 117 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Wow ,That turned out nice. Link to post Share on other sites
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