Popular Post Navy Bird Posted March 5, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2018 Hi mates, I've wanted a nice model of the TSR.2 in my collection for quite some time. I picked up one of the 1:72 scale Airfix kits (the one with the Stratos 4 Japanese sci-fi theme) and started collecting some aftermarket pieces. The kit, as moulded, is quite nice - but there were some areas that I felt could use some additional detail. Most of the aftermarket was from CMK, but I also used some photoetch from Eduard and a turned brass pitot from Master. As I found out, several of the CMK resin pieces could have used some aftermarket of their own, as I encountered some size and shape issues. I suspect this was due to shrinkage of the resin. Let me apologize in advance for the lousy photos. I had a devil of a time trying to get good shots of this model, and I think it was due to the overall white scheme. I tried direct and diffuse lighting, a couple of thousand different white balance/exposure compensation combinations...the list goes on. The photos here are the best ones I could get, but I'm not happy with them. Not only is overall white no fun to paint, it's no fun to photograph. No more overall white for me! I admit defeat. As usual, here is my executive summary: Project: Royal Air Force BAC TSR.2 Kits: Airfix TSR.2MS (kit number A08011)Scale: 1:72 (although the lady jockeys from the Japanese cartoon look smaller than this)Decals: From the kit, representing XR220, the ill-fated airframe that not only fell off its lorry, but was ready for its first flight on the day the programme was cancelledResin: CMK sets 7131 Interior, 7132 Exterior, 7133 Control Surfaces, 7134 Undercarriage, and 7135 Armament (only used the bomb bay door actuators from this set); Odds & Ordnance revised fin with leading edge intake (thanks to a generous donation by a fellow Britmodeller) Photoetch: Some pieces from Eduard 73257 Vacuform: Canopy and windscreen that came with the CMK set - first time I cut out all the pieces without cocking it up! Metal: Master AM-72-102 Pitot TubePaint: Testors 2143 RLM21 Semi-gloss White, 1180 Flat Steel; Gunze H335 Medium Sea Grey, H338 FS36495, H18, H11 Flat White, H12 Flat Black, H14 Orange, H21 Off-White, H77 Tyre Black, H89 Metallic Green, H91 Clear Yellow, H92 Clear Orange; Alclad ALC302 Grey Primer, 111 Magnesium, 112; Floquil F110015 Flat FinishWeathering: Not much, as the real aeroplane never flew and is setting in a museum. I applied a light grey wash (made from Gunze H338) to the panel lines, and toned that down with a mist of Testors 2143 RLM21 White Improvements/Corrections Accomplished with the help of the resin and photoetch sets: Lowered the main wing flaps Posed the taileron flaps Posed all four airbrakes open Posed the port avionics bay open Replaced intakes and posed auxiliary doors open Replaced the vertical fin to include leading edge intake Replaced all tyres and wheels for more detail Modified the kit's main gear struts to fix the splay angle issue Did a really bad job trying to replicate the main gear brake lines Replaced all gear/bomb bays and wheel wells for MUCH more detail Replaced kit windscreen and canopy with vacuform parts Gold coating on canopy windows made from a mix of Gunze Clear Yellow and Clear Orange Replaced cockpit and ejection seats with CMK sets Build thread: Linky So here are the lousy pictures: Some in-progress shots before the fin and canopies got in the way: I have to include this, as the metallic green tubes on the back of the seats can no longer be seen, and I thought they looked pretty cool. So here they are: Well, there she is. Unfortunately, I don't think she will fit in my display case unless I send some other models to long-term storage. Wait, I could get a bigger display case! Cheers, Bill 101 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Lousy photos my 'arris Bill, quite superb 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Hi Bill, hope your keeping well. Very impressive work, a great looking model you have there. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairystick Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Darned sexy! Superb work and a great build-thread as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Absolutely fantastic. I’ve been lurking in the WIP, a fascinating build. Oete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 One of the best TSR2 models that I have seen. Well done. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 52 minutes ago, Navy Bird said: Wait, I could get a bigger display case! Looks like a great idea to me She did turn out great in the end, Bill And so did your pics Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Having followed the Build, I can only say this was a real treat to see it all come together and your workaround solutions and modelling skills, a great job and a truly fantastic result 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 That's a superb model of on of my all time favourite aircraft. Thanks for the journey Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 As I'm a man of my word, I'll describe it as sublime. Those canopies still get me, with the wonderful bronze tint to the glass. It's so neat and tidy, and the finish is beautiful. One wonders what the operational name would have been for the TSR2, and what a dozen of them would have looked like parked on the ramp at Nellis for Red Flag in the 70s, or 80s... Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Absolute work of art! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Beautiful work Navy Bird and a great addition to your display case - it would be a shame to put any of your models in storage so go get an additional display case! CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Superb !, Looks fantastic, really nice work there Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Bedders said: Those canopies still get me, with the wonderful bronze tint to the glass. It's so neat and tidy, and the finish is beautiful. One wonders what the operational name would have been for the TSR2, and what a dozen of them would have looked like parked on the ramp at Nellis for Red Flag in the 70s, or 80s... Thanks! I tried to replicate the gold film that was used on the real canopies by mixing Gunze Clear Yellow and Clear Orange. If you look close enough, you'll see some swirls in the finish - either I didn't mix them together good enough or they started to separate in my airbrush cup. Whatever it was, wifey says there was some smoke coming out of my ears. I decided to leave it the way it was, and not strip it off and possibly mess it up even more. Looking at the TSR.2 head-on, it has that "bird of prey" look. I always though a name taken from any of the raptors would have been good, but I don't think bombers were named after birds. In the books I've read, there are no mentions of any proposed names. I'm sure they would have been VERY impressive in service. **** Thanks to everyone for the nice compliments. I truly appreciate them. Cheers, Bill 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 More outstanding work Bill,fine modelmaking as ever and a great subject too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmas Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Lovely, lovely result Bill. It's been a real joy, and an education, to watch this come to fruition. Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Those pics look lovely to me Bill, as does the model in them! Your usual stunning work! For some reason I managed to completely miss your build thread for this one, so shall have a read tomorrow! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Incredible build ... I know little of the aircraft other than it shared a similar fate to that of the CF-105 Arrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Another vote for a larger display case. You can't put any of your superb models into storage. This is a wonderful result and a great WIP to follow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Blow some more of Mrs Navy Bird's shoe and handbag money on a bigger display case: you're worth it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 That's beautiful. Nice Job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Having just seen the RFI before the last of your WIP I feel guilty now, like I've been caught looking at the last page of a book. Guilt be damned though, its nothing short of brilliant Bill & that's just on my phone, you photos appear to be pretty darn good too, I'm sure they'll be mind blowing on a wind screen monitor. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Another educational and entertaining WiP leading to another beautiful Navy Bird model. Thanks for sharing Bill, a superb, realistic result after all your usual attention to detail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 10 hours ago, Navy Bird said: Well, there she is. Unfortunately, I don't think she will fit in my display case unless I send some other models to long-term storage. Wait, I could get a bigger display case! Beautiful model and beautiful machine as well. Please make an extra display case - do not kill old models...:) Cheers J-W 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 5 hours ago, stevehnz said: I'm sure they'll be mind blowing on a wind screen monitor. Steve. Yup. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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