Dr. Quack Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Thanks to everybody who followed along during this slow build - I like to get my money's worth out of each kit and make it last!! A bit like playing golf - if I'd paid to play a round of golf I'd want to get good value and play as many strokes as possible! Anyway - thanks for looking in good people - your interest is greatly appreciated. This is from the 1/48 Revell Tornado GR.4 "Farewell" boxing, which contains all of the bits for a GR.1. Just choose the appropriate spine, leave off the under-chin FLIR, and retain both nose cannon. I wanted to arm the machine with Alarm missiles, just for something a bit different, but this limited the airframes I could model - as you can see I chose ZD746 AB "Alarm Belle." Aftermarket stuff included Kits World transfers - not much choice available for a 1/48 Gulf Tornado. The Alarms and Sidewinders are Brassin - lovely additions and far better than I deserve. Cockpit uses the Eduard Look set but the only parts actually used were the instrument panels - certainly better than I could paint. Seats are CMK, ladder is by LP models. Background additions are Flightpath. WIP is here. Anyway - enough prevarication - I suppose pictures are expected........ 97a by Dr. Quack, on Flickr 97c by Dr. Quack, on Flickr 98a by Dr. Quack, on Flickr 98b by Dr. Quack, on Flickr 99 by Dr. Quack, on Flickr 100 by Dr. Quack, on Flickr 101 by Dr. Quack, on Flickr 104 by Dr. Quack, on Flickr 106 by Dr. Quack, on Flickr 107 by Dr. Quack, on Flickr Thanks for taking the time to look - and thanks to everybody who followed the build in progress, and tolerated my ramblings. Please feel free to comment / advise / make suggestions - all comments and questions welcomed. Next problem is to decide what to build next.......help! I can't decide. Choice is all 1/48 - Italeri Hawk T1 (It has to be black!), Airfix Lightning F.6, Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS.1 or Airfix Canberra PR.9 That's the choice cos that's what I have in my stash. Maybe I'll have to let Colin decide for me. Best to all. Keep Calm and mangle plastic! Q 56 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetasker Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Tasty little diorama and a nice build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 oh, an ALARM shooter! great one! nice and realistic weathering and painting! love the load out and presentation! wonder why ALARM was phased out without replacement by the way.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Very nicely done, it looks fantastic!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Absolutely superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 What a stunning model. Your investment in time has been rewarded in spades! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Stunning build DR. An amazing model, pretty in pink!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autle Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Is that F731s I see either side of the houchin. You're an attention to detail nut and it's really paid off, wherever I look I see wonderful memories. The modelling is spot on as well, in a word "Mint". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinism Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Terrific work Dr Quack. I found that the Revell kit is one that fights every step of the build so well done getting such an excellent result out of it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthViper Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Beautiful model of a Beautiful aircraft in a very busy scene. SouthViper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertTheBear Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Fabulous result! Always had a soft spot for the Gulf War Tornados and this might be one of the best looking I've ever seen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 33 minutes ago, RupertTheBear said: Fabulous result! Always had a soft spot for the Gulf War Tornados and this might be one of the best looking I've ever seen! Seconded! Also the dessert color Italian IDS ones are great but way less documented and build... 5 Mk.83s make an interesting load out as well.... just saying 😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 19 hours ago, petetasker said: Tasty little diorama and a nice build. Thanks. I tried new things doing this - like the intake and exhaust FOD covers. Fairly pleased overall. 19 hours ago, exdraken said: oh, an ALARM shooter! great one! nice and realistic weathering and painting! love the load out and presentation! Thanks - I really wanted something a bit different for this build, instead of the usual Paveways. I'm saving that for the Airfix Buccaneer S.2B when it's released. 18 hours ago, Pantherhawk27263 said: Very nicely done, it looks fantastic!!! Thanks - glad you like it. 15 hours ago, Stephen said: Absolutely superb. Very kind Stephen - thank you. 15 hours ago, Alpha Delta 210 said: What a stunning model. Your investment in time has been rewarded in spades! Thanks - it took about 18 months but that's mainly because I'm lazy!! 13 hours ago, Farmerboy said: Stunning build DR. An amazing model, pretty in pink!! Thanks FB. I'm going for the pink Buccaneer as soon as it's released! Loved your Red Arrows Lightning by the way. 10 hours ago, Autle said: Is that F731s I see either side of the houchin. You're an attention to detail nut and it's really paid off, wherever I look I see wonderful memories. The modelling is spot on as well, in a word "Mint". F731s???? I thought they were beer tabs or bookie slips! Thanks for your generous words - appreciated. 6 hours ago, Darwinism said: Terrific work Dr Quack. I found that the Revell kit is one that fights every step of the build so well done getting such an excellent result out of it. Thank you - I benefited from reading several previous builds here on BM. Now that it's built, I could probably do a neater job if I built it again - part of the fun is that I'm always learning. 1 hour ago, SouthViper said: Beautiful model of a Beautiful aircraft in a very busy scene. SouthViper Thanks SV - glad you like it. 35 minutes ago, RupertTheBear said: Fabulous result! Always had a soft spot for the Gulf War Tornados and this might be one of the best looking I've ever seen! Thanks for your generous comment - yes, I've got a soft spot for the RAF pink era too. Q 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, exdraken said: Also the dessert color Italian IDS ones are great but way less documented and build... 5 Mk.83s make an interesting load out as well.... just saying 😉 Agree totally. If only there was time to build everything of interest! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, Dr. Quack said: Agree totally. If only there was time to build everything of interest! Indeed... there would also be intresting grey RAF Gulf Tornados. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertTheBear Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, exdraken said: Seconded! Also the dessert color Italian IDS ones are great but way less documented and build... 5 Mk.83s make an interesting load out as well.... just saying 😉 Funny you mention those. I recently read about Operazione Locusta and came across photos of Italian Tornadoes that took part in it. The loadouts were interesting. One had a buddy refueling pod mounted under the fuselage, others what seemed to be JP223 anti runway munition dispensers. Sadly, I didn't find that many pictures of them on the web. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWestcott Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Great build, fantastic detail and diorama. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, RWestcott said: Great build, fantastic detail and diorama. Thank you. Very glad you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Well despite the trials and tribulations she's turned out a beauty. "Chust Sublime" Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted May 19, 2023 Author Share Posted May 19, 2023 50 minutes ago, AliGauld said: Well despite the trials and tribulations she's turned out a beauty. "Chust Sublime" Thanks Alistair - appreciate your kind words, and thanks for following the build. Still can't decide what to build next so might take a short break from the dangers of sharp instruments and solvent fumes..... Niall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, Dr. Quack said: Still can't decide what to build next so might take a short break from the dangers of sharp instruments and solvent fumes..... Well I had a fevered dream visit from Colin, not your one but this one sounded a lot like Andy Secombe. He thinks the Canberra would be a cracking choice. Of course in a purely selfish way I wouldn't be adverse to that one. Asking for a friend you understand. Take a break, enjoy yourself and come back refreshed. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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