At Sea Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Better late than never, and thanks to the twin miracles of horrendous weather at sea and Amazon Prime I made it! I have decided on the Italian Airforce scheme for the Tornado ADV in my Mark 1 Dozen sheet. What better way to 'enjoy' this time of year than by thinking of sunnier climes! Lots of info here: https://theaviationist.com/2009/03/30/a-day-in-the-life-of-the-36-stormo-of-gioia-del-colle/ Should help me turn this: Into this: Credit for the photo to the Aviationist blog liked above. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Nice to see an Italian F.3 getting some coverage (even if it isn't a JASDF scheme) and hopefully you've enough time remaining to investigate the alternative build methods many have adopted. Welcome along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 looking forward to this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Thanks Col. so far I am following the Nathan method on YouTube. Makes sense. https://www.florymodels.org/vlog/2020/6/10/revell-148-tornado-ids-video-build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 In the spirit of OOB building here is the cockpit using the kit decals. And I have started by following the 'Nathan' Technique. Very neat & fuss free so far... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Normally my builds of this kit have ended up like this, then sliding the nose on: So it will be interesting to see how this improves on that. I will however be using my pylon technique: Slice the pylon 'bit inside the wing' off. Then sand excess away: And finally add to top of pylon, giving a good positive location for the Pylon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Welcome along, and that is a good and quick start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 This technique is very good. So far it has sorted out all of my normal fit issues. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 So researching 'my' Tornado F.3 it turns out she was built in 1990-1991. Build number at Warton was 859/AS130/3418 and taken on charge as ZG735. 1991 - 1994? as CO 5 Squadron RAF 1994? - 1997 as AZ 56 Squadron RAF 1997 - 2004 as 36-10 MM7232 Aeronautica Militaire 2004 Struck off charge at RAF St Athan and sadly scrapped. If anyone know any more of flew in her or worked on her I'd be interested to hear about it. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Good progress and nice to see the particular subject's history. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 Where we are tonight. Flaps built, wings built, fuselage together tomorrow! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-WobblyHands Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Looking great , I like the idea with the pylon mounting , I will use that in my next Tonka build ( a GR1 - anniversary schemes are great but wrap around camo is the best ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Great start At Sea. The trick with the pylons am I going to "steal" right away. /Bosse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 Some real progress. I should have taken a picture of the 'collars' that go above & below the engine (parts R222 & R223) which I do my own thing with. I build the Stabilators and insert the stub parts before they go on the airframe. I then attach the stabs to the airframe and glue them in their intended position along their whole length. before adding R222 & R223. Then I put R223 on first. This is because it is the top part and needs to fit best. This then allows any sanding or finessing to happen to part R222 and this hides all of the seams and joints and any ill fitting underneath. I then added my 'Euro' nose weight. I love how 2 Euro Cents fits perfectly! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 I've also added my intakes. I have a trick for these as well. I cut off the horizontal tab as shown: Next the intake ramps get fitted, I have posed mine in the down position which is incorrect but hides my unpainted intakes. I then fit the outer part and this allows me to do any sanding etc etc on the inside not the out side to get a fit. The outside then fits nicely. Lovely short shot there! You can see the dimple which corresponds to the horizontal tab on the other side. And lastly I can fit the first step of the intake ramp as a separate part, this will need a little filler but at least it central and not off to one side. Filler & sanding stick ahoy! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 Happy so far. Looks like a Tornado! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 Flaps 'n' Slats. Did a dry fit and they clear the stores too. Phew! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 Coming together well for you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 Thanks Col. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Nice flaps! I am currently thinking what to do with the wings on my F.3 as well now- all out?...the IDS has kind of working wings / stores.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Coming together well, and a good trick with the inside of the intakes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Interesting trick with the intakes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 Righty ho! got back ashore again 10 days ago, then the wife had a week off work, so now I’m back at the bench! Updates to come. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 My first nod to aftermarket, Pavla resin seats, with 1/2 the casting block left on to ensure they are the right height, well the brave Italian cavalieri dell'aria will need to see out! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 Apologies to paint purists. laid down a base coat of Halfords Ford Polar Grey. Will decal & then weather this & hopefully achieve the grubby look of an Italian in service Tornado! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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