NealParkes Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Hello everyone,I have just started another kit for another group build on Facebook, this time the build is called #twinbrit and it is run by Tim Hedworth over at British Aviation in Scale, the group build runs until the 17th of March. So enough time for me to shoe one in before staring on my French Fancies entry!The rules of the GB are simple it is anything british made or in british service that has two of something for example a Mosquito being twin engined, a Bae Hawk being a twin seater, etc..I decided to go for Tamiya's rebox of Italeri's Tornado F3. I know it is older kit and has an issue or two but as far as I am aware it is proably the better ADV in 1/72 scale.Here are the customary box, instructions and sprue photos:The box showing a completed model:Box, instructions & sprues. by Neal, on FlickrInstructions seem simple with only 7 steps, but are in Japenese:Box, instructions & sprues. by Neal, on FlickrBox, instructions & sprues. by Neal, on FlickrBox, instructions & sprues. by Neal, on FlickrBox, instructions & sprues. by Neal, on FlickrBox, instructions & sprues. by Neal, on FlickrBox, instructions & sprues. by Neal, on FlickrKit decals look ok:Box, instructions & sprues. by Neal, on FlickrBut I think I'll be using these from xtradecal instead:Box, instructions & sprues. by Neal, on FlickrSprues, there are only two main sprues and one clear, should be a relatively quick build fingers crossed!Box, instructions & sprues. by Neal, on FlickrBox, instructions & sprues. by Neal, on FlickrBox, instructions & sprues. by Neal, on FlickrSo there is the usual introduction to any of my builds, I'll be doing some videos of the build too.Thanks for having a look.Take care.Neal 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) Hey guys,I've started the kit and here is the first video of the build, in it I do a quick review of the kit and then start work on the cockpit. Video has been removed by myself as not break forum policy Thank you for looking.Neal Edited March 17, 2018 by NealParkes video thumbnail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Good looking subject, will follow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 2 hours ago, neil5208 said: Good looking subject, will follow Hi, thanks any feedback is more than welcome. Neal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 Hello everyone,So I have some photos to show the progress made on the Tonka.The cockpit went together quite nicely:IMG_1443 by Neal, on FlickrThe nose wheel well has some lovely detail:IMG_1445 by Neal, on FlickrDry fitting the cockpit tub into fuselage:IMG_1446 by Neal, on FlickrI based the cockpit with Halfords grey primer then did the detail painting with Vallejo Model Colour:Untitled by Neal, on FlickrI wanted to add some seat belts as I fell that the cockpit are a bit sparse: by Neal, on FlickrAnd then painted them up: by Neal, on FlickrI'm quite enjoying this build thus far. Once I have got some of my other ongoing kits going I'll be able to concentrate on it a bit more.Neal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 so far Neal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 Hi everyone,I've been carrying the work on this kit and I have some photos for you to look at. I am also currently uploading a video update to Youtube, once it is up I'll get a link on here for you.So from where I left it last I have finished dressing up the cockpit and I put an oil wash on in there too. Then I got it to sit in the lower fuselage half. I also put the nose weight in before forgetting it!20180207-01 by Neal, on FlickrI then turned my attention to some of the other bit such as the horizontal stabilisers:20180207-02 by Neal, on FlickrThe air intakes:20180207-04 by Neal, on FlickrThe vertical stabiliser:20180207-05 by Neal, on FlickrThe wing pylons:20180207-06 by Neal, on FlickrAnd the wings themselves:20180207-07 by Neal, on FlickrI then carried on the build on camera, that video as I said above is currently uploading but in the meanwhile here a few shots of where the build has got to tonight:A couple of different views into the cockpit now that the fuselage is buttoned up:20180208-01 by Neal, on Flickr20180208-02 by Neal, on Flickr20180208-03 by Neal, on FlickrA top view of the buttoned up Tonka:20180208-04 by Neal, on FlickrAnd a bottom view too:20180208-05 by Neal, on FlickrAnd I've nicked a couple of "Hindenburger" tanks off a Revell GR.1, I'm not sure if I'll use these of these smaller tanks that came with the kit:20180208-06 by Neal, on FlickrThat is all for tonight, once again thanks for looking and I hope to have the video up in the morning.Neal 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biglad82 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Making that look easy I remember my last one being a proper git to build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 10 hours ago, Biglad82 said: Making that look easy I remember my last one being a proper git to build Well it is staring to put up a fight, the fuselage seem has got a step on the starboard side, I must have missed that when dry fitting. I did correct the port side by putting in a shim or two before buttoning up the Tonka. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 Hey chaps and chapesses, I got my second video uploaded and here it is ready for your viewing. Link Thanks for looking, Neal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biglad82 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 10 minutes ago, NealParkes said: Well it is staring to put up a fight, the fuselage seem has got a step on the starboard side, I must have missed that when dry fitting. I did correct the port side by putting in a shim or two before buttoning up the Tonka. I had the same issue on the underside took some persuading into place go get it anywhere near acceptable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Hmm i feel i should purchase one always liked the streamlined look of a stretched tornado..... Bit like a stretched 42 as opposed to batch 1 or 2 type 42......im talking ships/gash barges here....sorry but ive always got to reference the RN somehow. Mind you I had an F3 Raf exchange on 899 as a Divisional officer once....he was quite good 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 4 hours ago, junglierating said: Hmm i feel i should purchase one always liked the streamlined look of a stretched tornado..... Bit like a stretched 42 as opposed to batch 1 or 2 type 42......im talking ships/gash barges here....sorry but ive always got to reference the RN somehow. Mind you I had an F3 Raf exchange on 899 as a Divisional officer once....he was quite good I'd say go for it, the kit needs a little work but it is enjoyable so far. I also like the lines of the ADV Tornado, just looks a bit more racy. Whereas the GR version looks more of a brute. The type 42 was so dinky really, I remember seeing the docked at Portsmouth when I got the Ferry, I really liked the Type 22 which made the destroyer look tiny! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 Hello one and all,I've been carrying some work on the Tonka and have got her into primer. Here is the video of that step. LinkI'll get some detail photos soon and post them as well.Neal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 Evening chaps,I have forgotten a few photos that I took prior to putting the Tonka into primer, so here they are:IMG_1549 by Neal, on FlickrI can't believe that Italeri/Tamiya could not pt these ejector pins somewhere else?!? Oh well filler and sanding it is then.IMG_1550 by Neal, on FlickrGiving myself some options for the fuel tanks, I haven't made my mind up yet as to which ones to hang under the wings. IMG_1551 by Neal, on FlickrIMG_1552 by Neal, on FlickrHere she is masked up and all ready for primer application which you will have been able to see in the above video.Thanks for all you feedback it is appreciated.Neal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Hey guys and girls,I think it is time for a little update on the Tonka. For those of you who have watched part 3 of the video build you will have seen the kit in primer. I have also taken some photos for you before the pain goes on:The upper fuselage:Untitled by Neal, on FlickrThe lower side:Untitled by Neal, on FlickrSide on:Untitled by Neal, on FlickrDrop tanks:Untitled by Neal, on FlickrOrdnance:Untitled by Neal, on FlickrThe next update will be a video update covering the painting of the bird, I’ll be using my interpretation of black basing as I find it works well on these monotonous greys.That is all for now.Neal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) Hey guys, Here is the fourth part of the Tornado build, I have started to paint the kit and show that in this video: Video has been removed by myself as not break forum policy Thanks for looking. Neal Edited March 17, 2018 by NealParkes video removed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) Hello guys, So I’ve made some good progress on editing my videos so here is the next step of the painting process. I think the black basing seems to have worked quite well. I always struggle to pre-shade properly so d-find it easier to black base. Anyway here is the video: Video has been removed by myself as not break forum policy And here are some photos to show the progress:Untitled by Neal, on FlickrUntitled by Neal, on FlickrUntitled by Neal, on FlickrUntitled by Neal, on FlickrUntitled by Neal, on FlickrUntitled by Neal, on FlickrUntitled by Neal, on Flickr Thanks for looking, Neal Edited March 17, 2018 by NealParkes removed link 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Looking good . What metallic paints are you using Neal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) On 05/03/2018 at 7:17 PM, Courageous said: Looking good . What metallic paints are you using Neal. Hi I use Vallejo Metal Color, they are acrylic and very forgiving. They can be airbrushed or use with a hairy stick straight from the bottle. I know that there are other paints that give a better metal look but for me they work just well. Neal Edited March 15, 2018 by NealParkes formatting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Hi all,I have finished editing the sixth video of the Tornado build, in this one I put down the top coat of Barley Grey and the aircraft really is starting to look the part in my opinion. Here is the video: Deleted - link to blog or channelNeal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 Good afternoon, Seeing that the forum won’t allow the posting of videos, I will have to revert to just posting photos, I have re-read the rules and will have to abide by them although I do find it a bit backwards that videography is not embraced to show one’s work, especially when Youtube now have changed things so small channels won’t be able to monetise their content anyway! The top coat of Barley Grey or Camouflage Grey has gone down nicely, I do like using the Mr Hobby Paints with the Mr Hobby Self Levelling Thinners. Untitled by Neal, on FlickrUntitled by Neal, on Flickr I’m not too happy about the contrast in between the Light Aircraft Grey and the Barley Grey, hopefully once some clear coats are on it will make it more apparent:Untitled by Neal, on Flickr I then masked up for the application of the Medium Sea Grey on the nose cone and where the wings go into the fuselage on the sweep:Untitled by Neal, on Flickr Then I started to get the decals on, thankfully there are not too many for this kit:Untitled by Neal, on Flickr Thanks for following guys we are nearly there now, there is one week left on the GB so I need to get a shimmy on with it. Neal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Looking good Neal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) So I’ve been cracking on with this one, the #twinbrit group build was extended by one week thankfully! So I got the ordnance painted up and decaled, ready for weathering: Untitled by Neal, on Flickr A very dirty bird: Untitled by Neal, on Flickr And now a rather nice looking Tonka after the clay wash: Untitled by Neal, on Flickr Untitled by Neal, on Flickr Then I scratch built some FOD covers: Untitled by Neal, on Flickr Untitled by Neal, on Flickr And then she was ready for some oil work: Untitled by Neal, on Flickr There is light at the end of the tunnel! Nearly there. Edited March 22, 2018 by NealParkes spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 So guys I’ve finished the Tornado I’ll post up a thread in the ready for inspection topic but here is a sneak peak.1-72 Tamiya Tornado F3 final reveal 01 by Neal, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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