Thit Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Hi all, My recently completed Tornado F3 ADV in 1/48 scale. This is a rebox of Revell kit by Eduard with theirs usual goodies to create an Limited Edition box. Revell tornado is nothing but a nightmare, it is as bad as the movie mentioned in the title. And just like the movie, it requires shades of grey to break of the monotone grey color. I’ve used additional Pe from Eduard for the landing gear d RBF tags. Finished with Mr Color and Mig products. This is one of those kits that I will never build again even though I love all Tornado variants especially the Gr4. The fit is terrible, the engine and part breakdown are the worst, last but not least the brittle, easy-to-break plastic. There were more than 4 times I want to smash the kit into the wall and do myself a favor but somehow I got through all of that. The result is not what l’m hopping for but I’ve completed it anyway. As usual, comments and criticisms are welcome ! 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Despite the challenges, you have produced a fantastic-looking F.3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 You've certainly made a very nice job of it Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Wow. Incredibly realistic, superb painting and weathering. It’s models like this that make me realise no matter what techniques and aftermarket I use I’ll never get near this standard. I don’t know why, I guess it’s the same reason I’ll never play football like Kevin de Bruyne! You have to be born with the skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich F Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Lovely Tornado, superb paint job! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 ...welcome to the club mate, every serious modeler has to struggle at least once through builds like this, in your case the modeler won and that's good because the result is worth it...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 I’m glad you persevered! Looks great. I’d be interested to hear your painting and weathering process as it looks very effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Fantastic finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Lovely job! It is a tricky kit and I had more than my fair of struggles with my GR.4A and it certainly doesn't fall together but I'm not sure it's quite as bad as you suggest. You've struggled through for a great result, nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat101 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 That is an absolute stunner! The paint scheme and level of detail is fantastic. I have an F.3 in my stash, I can only hope it turns out anywhere near as good as yours. I will be using your work as an inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 you did a great job on the F3!! congrats, turned out fantastic, and really dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Excellent work. The one I did got as far as land fill. I have to totally agree with you regarding the lack of quality of the kit. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramtin Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 It looks absolutely perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 That's a superb build, it looks spot on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Excellent rendition, well deserving of all the praise you have received, good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Fabulous. Looks great and every inch i 'flick knife'. All your hard work and perserverence has paid off. Thanks for the heads up on the fit as I've got one in the stash to make one day....at least I'll be prepared now 🙈 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMRL Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 For all the trouble it caused you, you wouldn't know it looking at the final product. That is fantastic, quality I can only aspire to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Best F-3 I've seen in this scale, that is a work of art! Beautifully turned out. Superb work, Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thit Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 Thank you all for your kind words ! The only good experience I had with Revell was their 1/32 Arado 196. This Tornado is certainly not the kit for fainted heart, at least in my case. Flash all over the small pieces, the plastic of some part didn’t stick to any type of clue but Super glue. The clear part covered with scratches and flash. Landing gear missing all of the signature wirings. I mention this because landing gear in their 1/72 & 1/32 scale do have all the wiring in place. Why Revell why ? I was excited with the flaps and slats as they can be build in drop position. However, this is the worst area of the kit. All the small details have flash on them and supper fragile/brittle. Anyway, at the end of the day, I have a Tornado sitting next to my F4GR2 and I’m glad that I gone through with this kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbaudru Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Great job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumBum Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 I feel your pain, I recently completed the same kit. but your results are stunning, what a fantastic build and the mottled grey finish is very effective. Big thumbs up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amos brierley Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Lovely results, fantastic scheme. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Very nice modelling. Excellent painting with striking markings. You've tamed a savage kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike N Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 I think that's a wonderful finish, a great tribute to your resilience by the sound of it! I'm now worried about building my copy... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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