Popular Post gazza l Posted October 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2018 Hi everyone, Just finished this kit after a very slow build. It was Revell's GR4 boxing but I decided to back date it to a GR1 in my favourite grey/ green camo rather than the rather bland grey of a modern machine. Generally it went together reasonably well although it was a bit fiddly in places, particularly the flap assemblies. this was mainly due to the very unclear instructions... lots of dry fitting recommended! I went a bit mad on the extras on this kit, I used Xtradecal decals, the Eduard photo-etch cockpit set and seat belts, resin seats from CMK, jet pipes and wheels from Aires, wing seals from Shaun (available on this site😉) and my own turned pitot tube. Xtracolor enamel paints were used along with Alclads metallics and finished with Alclad semi matt clear cote. Hope you like it, gazza l 80 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickred Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 That’s a cracking build Gazza 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Loving this lots 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Superb build and finish,love the wrap around scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Beautiful Tonka! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Very nice, great looking build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 So nice to see a Tornado properly dressed, non of this shades of grey malarkey! Great work . 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Spot-on, I also prefer the wrap around scheme. Mick 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Stunning model of a type that I took for granted, but will miss! I really like the subtle weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashellis Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Very, very nice. Always looks great in the wrap round scheme great finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Absolutely stunning mate, exactly how a Tornado should look! Perfect. I've got the Airfix 1/48 one to build, which I'll be doing from the same era, though maybe 27 sqn. If she's anywhere near this standard I'll be very happy. How much were the wing sleeves? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Great looking Tonka. Everything looks cool in a camo wrap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 oh yeah! that is what a Tornado model should look like!! did the GR1s already have the Hindenburger tanks in 89? but and I'd like to see some load out!, sorry! practice bomb dispenser or captive Aim-9 as a minimum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 That's a real beauty, can't beat the wrap around scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 That is excellent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill.B Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Terrific Tonka! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted October 8, 2018 Author Share Posted October 8, 2018 14 hours ago, Jasper dog said: So nice to see a Tornado properly dressed, non of this shades of grey malarkey! Great work . I couldn't agree more. 13 hours ago, Alpha Delta 210 said: Stunning model of a type that I took for granted, but will miss! I really like the subtle weathering. Ditto, but I've grown to love it over the years. 10 hours ago, Lord Riot said: Absolutely stunning mate, exactly how a Tornado should look! Perfect. I've got the Airfix 1/48 one to build, which I'll be doing from the same era, though maybe 27 sqn. If she's anywhere near this standard I'll be very happy. How much were the wing sleeves? Thanks very much, I look forward to seeing your build in the future. The wing seals came from BM member Shaun, here's a link to his thread: 1 hour ago, exdraken said: oh yeah! that is what a Tornado model should look like!! did the GR1s already have the Hindenburger tanks in 89? but and I'd like to see some load out!, sorry! practice bomb dispenser or captive Aim-9 as a minimum Thanks very much exdraken, I'm not to sure about the timescale of the Hindenburger tanks, I just thought they looked good, as for the load out I prefer the clean lines of the aircraft. Thanks everyone else for your kind comments. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loloskymaster Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Very nice result with this Revell Tornado. You did a good job with the paint. Lolo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Superb job, well done. I have the Revell IDS, hoping to wring a mid 90's 31 Sqn jet out of it. Also the Revell F3 for an early 90's 111 Sqn jet. Thanks for sharing and inspiring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polybebber Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Top notch modelling - hats off !!!! Lothar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Very nice build, love the wrap around camo Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filler Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 That's perfection in my eyes. Absolutely love it! I've been struggling with wraparound camo recently and I've seen some awesome examples on here recently. How did you achieve your finish? Freehand, blutac, tape? It's certainly another finish that manages to impress me and depress me in equal measure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Smashing job... And extra points for dressing it up in 617 livery! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 On 10/9/2018 at 10:51 AM, Jackster said: Superb job, well done. I have the Revell IDS, hoping to wring a mid 90's 31 Sqn jet out of it. Also the Revell F3 for an early 90's 111 Sqn jet. Thanks for sharing and inspiring! Thanks very much. I've just started an revell F3, this time as a desktop model so I can have the wing fully swept and undercarriage up... undecided which scheme to do it in though. 9 hours ago, Filler said: That's perfection in my eyes. Absolutely love it! I've been struggling with wraparound camo recently and I've seen some awesome examples on here recently. How did you achieve your finish? Freehand, blutac, tape? It's certainly another finish that manages to impress me and depress me in equal measure! Cheers glad you like it. I used the blutac method and find it work really well at this scale, giving convincing soft edges to the camo. It is quite time consuming process and you get through a fair bit of masking tape but ultimately worth it! Thanks everyone, gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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