RupertTheBear Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 Hello everyone, today I would like to show you my attempt at having a go at Revell's 1/48th scale Tornado F.3 ADV. Much has been said about the kit so I'll keep it brief. I got it in a moment of nostalgia a few years ago because as a teen I used to have Revell's 1/72 scale Tornado ADV and the short nose IDS as well and even I knew about the kits problems I grabbed it anyway. The build was quite alright, although the back of the fuselage gave me nightmares. The construction, being rather complex because Revell has several Tornados on offer so it had to be modular, collapsed while being built. The rest was quite straight forward and apart from the air intakes the putty mostly stayed where it belongs. It was painted with Vallejo colors, weathered with Ammo washes and sealed with Tamiya semi gloss varnish. That said the layer was either too thin or the decals are super evil because they still silver through and look really glossy. It was built strictly out of the box, I really like the dropped flaps and slats and open spoilers, I can live with the crude pitot tube and tires but my understanding really ran out with the Sidewinder missiles, which are just annoying on so many levels. The look nothing like the real deal and lack any details. Even worse, they are correct on the box art For a quick and mosty relaxing weekend build during Covid, I'm quite pleased with the result. Hope you like it, too. Have a nice weekend! 45 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 greatv work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 I would be pleased with that as well! Great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 A very nice Tornado. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russmeister 101 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Bravo Sir!!! A splendid Mighty Fin that would take pride of place in any of my display cabinets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertTheBear Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 Thanks guys! Glad you like it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Dark and brooding, almost menacing look to this one. I really like it 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 A dark Tornado Very nice model!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiseca Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 It looks good. Did I read correctly that you built the whole thing in a single weekend? I'm lucky if I manage to get two coats of paint done in a weekend 😆 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Great work, that's an impressive beast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planes123 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Beautifully done! Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthViper Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Very beautiful model of the Tonka ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 A great build, wish I could get that much done in a weekend! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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