Colin W Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 MRCA 002 from Revell Tornado GR4 1/48 scale A GR4 backdated to the original MRCA prototype 002 as per its first flight. Modifacations to the kit include straight taileron leading edges and anti flutter test rigs on the tips. Reshaping the top and base of the fin Adding cable ducts to the undersides Reprofiling the top of the intake ramps. The cockpit is simplified with most of the rear instrument panels removed. Paints from Mr Colour and decals home printed from artwork supplied by @britjet This is a complex and challenging kit but very satisfying when completed. More pictures and the build thread here Colin W MRCA Build thread Colin 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Very nice. Love that scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 What a beautiful build! The paint work is excellent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Lovely build and painting.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1Fan Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Lovely model. Thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 That is spectacularly good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCD081 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Fabulous! Stunning finish 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Absolutely stunning result! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Excellent piece of work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Now that's something you don't see modelled very often. Absolutely stunning build 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlogger Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 This is what I call 'cool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) YThat's a very nice representation of a significant aeroplane, sadly XX946 is now up for disposal from the RAFM collection. Maybe SWAM could be conned persuaded, into taking her on. There was an article in Air International in early 1976 covering the early stages of the development programme which included mention of an incident that could have seen '946 become the first MRCA/Tornado write off. During a low level run across the airfield at Warton the jet suffered a bird strike which caused the left engine to surge. The pilot closed the throttle for that engine whilst selecting reheat on the other; unfortunately although the nozzle opened the reheat didn't light (at the time there was no indication in the cockpit that reheat had lit although I believe that such an indication was provided in later aircraft), resulting in a significant reduction in thrust and the start of an unplanned descent towards the green bits. Fortunately the mis match between selected power and nozzle position caused the starboard engine to surge to which the pilot responded by closing the throttle; the nozzle also closed, increasing thrust and allowing the descent to be arrested before the Martin Baker option needed to be taken. Edited December 27, 2020 by stever219 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Great result, the hard work paid off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Very smart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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