Tonka toys for real tough boys (Purists and rivet counters may want to look away!)

[Matt P]

A while ago I bought a job lot from evilbay as it included some decals I wanted, and it was cheap   Included in the bundle were 3 Airfix GR1 Tornados (original 1983 moulds). The quality of the moulding and detail was awful, and the kit decals had pretty much disintegrated. So I thought what to do?

 

I already had the revell 1/72 made in 16Sqn black colours, so I thought I'd make the others and give them to my 4 Grandsons, each one painted up in RAF Laarbruch squadron markings (That is where their mum was born after all), so 15,16 and 2 Sqn decals were chosen. Paint colours represent each of the Tornado colours over the years but don't necessarily match the squadron or time frame depicted in the decals. Likewise weapon loads were whatever happened to be in the stash at the time and don't represent anything real or historic.  I think they turned out well and the kids will like them, which is the whole point

 

All built OOB except the black Revell item that has PJ Productions figures and a Pavla vac formed canopy (the dog ate the original!)

[Steve27752]

They have come out really well.

[John_W]

A Tornado in flight with its wings swept is a thing of beauty. Stunning builds.

[Harley John]

Nice work.

[Alpha Delta 210]

I didn't realise that old kit built up so well! I'm sure that your grandsons will be delighted with them!