trickyrich Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 will have to add that to the growing spreadsheet of details 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackster Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) Can I jump on board with an early 90's 111 Sqn jet? 1/48 either Revell or the Eduard if I can get one. Spent five very happy years there, have been planning a tribute. *Eduard kit ordered, will be doing HH as in my avatar pic.* Cheers Kev Edited May 6, 2019 by Jackster Update 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Centurion Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Count me in for "At Least" one 1/48 Revell Gr.4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Looks as if there's plenty love for the Tornado around these parts Going to be a busy GB @Colin W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 I have added Jackster and Blue Centurian to the previous list. Great to have you on board. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I assume this will be a typical 3-month build? If so, I'd like to throw my hat into the ring with the Revell 1/32 beast. I've had it in the stash for years with a ton of aftermarket, but been afraid to build it! So this will be the perfect solution. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Excellent Paul, glad to have you on board. Another 1/32 job will keep Rich on his toes. 😈 Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixpeter Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 I have decided to change plans as I am a bit snowed under with group build's so I am lowering my scale to this airfix kit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Don't think I've ever seen one of these built before @peterairfixso I'm interested in watching your progress 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Oooo this little, well not really little at all, showed up today! Originally only 34 pounds! hate to say what they cost here! The decal sheet is huge, almost the size of the box! ...and THAT box!!! Why do Revell insist in using such boxes!!!! Even though it was packed nicely the box was still a bit crushed...was scared the canopy might have been damaged, luckily it wasn't. The model has since been moved to a much stronger and smaller box. The only issue might be that the decals look really old (was bought from a specialist reseller), if so I may still go with the "Lego Tiger"! New Aires cockpit is on order....the first of many AM bits!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 I happened upon a Revell GR4 yesterday and decided to research the difference between it and the Italeri ones already in the stash. I'll post more later when I get home. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskey Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 5 hours ago, Colin W said: I happened upon a Revell GR4 yesterday and decided to research the difference between it and the Italeri ones already in the stash. I'll post more later when I get home. Colin That would be a nice bit of info to share Colin. I managed to pick a Revell GR4 up for a very reasonable price last month, but I have several of the Italeri kits already with some of the Paragon sets for them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Does anybody do a decent set of decals in 1/72 for a Saudi Tornado in these markings and camouflage ? Its the 1st photo in the link. http://defenseworld.net/news/21714/Saudi_Tornado_GR4_Fighter_Bomber_Crashes_In_Yemen_Due_To_Technical_Error Sorry don't know if i can post a photo from that site, so i just linked it. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Ooh, I quite like that scheme! 😲 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Just now, helios16v said: Ooh, I quite like that scheme! 😲 Thank you thats why i was asking ? Im not a fan of grey and i don't normally go in for celebratory, fancy, or demonstration schemes. I thought the Saudi's might be a good option for a different angle on camouflage ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Thank you thats why i was asking ? Im not a fan of grey and i don't normally go in for celebratory, fancy, or demonstration schemes. I thought the Saudi's might be a good option for a different angle on camouflage ? We're of similar minds. Give me a line jet over a demo jet almost any day of the week (there are always exceptions, but they are few & far between). Speaking of, I need to see if my Tigermeet IDS Tornado has non-TM markings. Might have to locate other decals for that one. I don't mind over all grey too much, I've been playing with pre-shading to break it up a bit and add some character. I personally get a little frustrated w/ a lot of the modern USN decals...as they tend to be 90% CAG birds. Gaudy colors slapped over a TPS paint. It just doesn't look right in my eyes. But it's what the masses prefer, so if you're going to make money then you have to appeal to the masses. At least some of the decal kits at least come with a lo-vis option. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, helios16v said: I personally get a little frustrated w/ a lot of the modern USN decals...as they tend to be 90% CAG birds. Gaudy colors slapped over a TPS paint. It just doesn't look right in my eyes Agree .. The USN is cracking down though. There was a order about a year ago stating no more non standard TPS colors for CAG birds. The Navy was tired of paying for all the repaints when the planes needed to go overseas. So now its going to be very reminiscent of the later 80’s grey, more grey, and a little black. The one exception to that might be 2026 the 250th birthday of the USA. Edited May 14, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Nice. The only color our CAG bird had was the green stripes behind the black raven (mid-90s). Made for a quick touch up enroute to the Gulf. All our other birds even the raven was FS35237. The only black on the birds was the modex. We did have some nose-art on one of our birds for awhile when it was cooped up in the hanger bay chasing electrical issues, though that got covered up right after the FCF before it's first trip over country. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Does anybody do a decent set of decals in 1/72 for a Saudi Tornado in these markings and camouflage ? Its the 1st photo in the link. http://defenseworld.net/news/21714/Saudi_Tornado_GR4_Fighter_Bomber_Crashes_In_Yemen_Due_To_Technical_Error Sorry don't know if i can post a photo from that site, so i just linked it. Dennis That basic camo scheme comes with the Hasegawa kit. If that is not to your liking you could try Milverse a decal company from Singapore. I am not sure if the Saudi GR4 equivalent aircraft were painted in this scheme or went straight to Grey after their update, as I think that the aircraft in the photo is a GR1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Jabba said: That basic camo scheme comes with the Hasegawa kit. Many thanks Jabba, now to try and track one down. If nothing else maybe I’ll do a Desert Storm RAF Tornado ? @Colin W please add me to the list as a tentative entry. All pending on me finding a kit and decals that are suitable ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAU Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 19 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Many thanks Jabba, now to try and track one down. If nothing else maybe I’ll do a Desert Storm RAF Tornado ? @Colin W please add me to the list as a tentative entry. All pending on me finding a kit and decals that are suitable ? Hi, look for the Hasegawa K28 to make a colourful saudi Tornado GR.1 by Jan H, auf Flickr by Jan H, auf Flickr or for a Barley grey saudi Tornado F3, go for the Hasegawa K31 by Jan H, auf Flickr by Jan H, auf Flickr together with the Carpena decals by Jan H, auf Flickr at least I would... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 I have added Corsairfoxfouruncle to the list. Just incase you forget. I hope we get at least one Saudi sand mover in the build. Definitely the most colourful standard scheme. Colin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 I'd be very interested in joining you all for this! I've been sitting on a 1/32 one of these and the GB would be a perfect opportunity... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 8 hours ago, Alan P said: I'd be very interested in joining you all for this! I've been sitting on a 1/32 one of these and the GB would be a perfect opportunity... Now that will be cool! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 Absolutely. Interesting load out. Lots of resin opportunities here. Welcome aboard. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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