Muzz Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I started this build some months ago but had a break while moving house etc, starting to get into it now though! It's the Italeri kit converted with the Flightpath set and Paragon extras. I was planning to finish the build as the 14 Sqn Anniversary aircraft and may still do that although I'm starting to sway towards one of the current jets with lots of MSG panels, not sure yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 As I say I started it a few months ago so here's the story so far..... Cockpit and seats completed but still need to do the tops of the consoles and HUD. The cockpit tub itself is straight out the box just painted and given a light wash, the kit detail was removed from the front and rear cockpit displays and the flightpath PE added. The seats are Paragon I then moved onto the Paragon flaps and slats which took a bit of research to get done, it's the first time I've really cut up major panels other than cockpit stuff so it was a bit of a risk but I'm happy with the results so far. Used Mr Hobby Dissolved Putty for the first time for the smill gaps and its worked really well but doesn't seam to like the scriber! Thanks to everyone who helped out with these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Looks good so far mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 The story so far.................. Opened up the APU outlet on the rear fuselage and getting ready to open up the holes for the Paragon burner cans. The back ends been joined together with the wings fixed in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Good looking start. I have one of these with the various add ons in the stash as well, so I'll follow this one with interest. Cheers MarkC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Looks great so far, keeping a wee eye on this one! Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Some more work done...................... Added the blank to the cannon port and the detail surround to the starboard cannon port. Could have went better, tried using Gator Glue which didn't really work so had to try again with CA, will need tidying up before painting. The panel lines on the bottom of the fuselage have been rescribed as a small amount filler was required at the join down the centre. I also had to put a small strip of plastic along the join in front of the undercarriage bay to widen the fuselage slightly otherwise it wasn't going to fit the radome properly. Added the detailed panels to the tops of the intakes which look pretty good, I haven't bothered with the interior of the intakes as I'm adding covers to these. And finally the Paragon burner cans, really pleased with how these went together, had to widen the holes for the nozzles and cut away some plastic for the reverse thrust mechanism then drilled out the small holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollieholmes Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Those burner cans look realy good. Im looking forward to seing more progress on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Another update, made a bit of progress for a change, the front and rear fuselage are now joined together, took a bit of sanding and a wee bit filler but I'm qhite happy with the join now. Got the intakes on also, thought this was going to be a right pain but went together quite well and I don't think any filler will be required. I really like the vents on top of the intakes look really good with the Flightpath bits. I'm currently in the process of tackling the wing gloves which again is going better than I thought it would............so far! Update shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Looking good so far, can't wait to see the finished build. Thanks for sharing All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 (edited) Muzz, A superb build bud, I have a soft spot for the old Tonka after being with them at Marham. I'd go for "Shiny Two" for your colour scheme, mind you I would say that as I designed her When she first rolled out Both below are just before she rolled out Keep up the good work and I'll be watching this one Edited December 4, 2009 by zipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 Starting to look like the real thing now! The wing gloves are now on, some big gaps that were filled with plastic sheet and Mr Hobby Putty and I'm happy with the result. I've also added the ailerons and cut the fin to add the Paragon replacement section, LRMTS and FLIR are both on and have required some filling. Ready to add the IFR probe but have to fill the way too large panel lines on it first, the real one appears pretty smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 Cheers for the pics Zipper, a very shiny looking example!! I'll add that one to the possibles. Was wondering if you or anyone else can tell me if the undercarriage bays are the same colour as the undercarriage itself, thought there might be the possibility of light grey legs and white bays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 (edited) This is looking very neat indeed, I'm about where you are with the same project, very nice work! Al Edited December 5, 2009 by PHaTNesS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 The big fins now on after adding some plastic strips to the base to fill some gaps. I also used a pin vice to detail the metal plate at the exhaust outlet. The IFR probe's attached after filling the rather large panel lines and the FLIR and LRMTS housings are also on and have been blended into the fuselage using MR Hobby putty. I've stuck the nose on with some blu-tac to see how it looks. I bought the latest copy of Combat Aircraft today which has some great close up air to air shots, it's come in handy already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atdb27 Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Nice Tonka build Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turecki Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 (edited) Muzz great detailed Tornado... the resin bits very nice fitted all kit...this plane is in my future plan...so good view of this what is unavoidable regards Edited December 6, 2009 by Turecki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Cheers for the pics Zipper, a very shiny looking example!! I'll add that one to the possibles. Was wondering if you or anyone else can tell me if the undercarriage bays are the same colour as the undercarriage itself, thought there might be the possibility of light grey legs and white bays? Hi Muzz, Not a prolem with the pics, I will find out for you about the legs and let you know. zipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) Muzz, Legs and U/C bay are the same colour - white and thats come from the guys at Marham. Edited December 7, 2009 by zipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaguarfan Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Looking great, nice to see what the resin and etch pieces look like after fitting etc. Will keep looking for the progress on this build! cheers Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Uncool Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Nice job, Muzz! I love the look of those flaps. Paragon Designs really did great resin kits to detail this model. Is there any noticeable difference between the Italeri and Paragon fins? I ain't quite able to tell whut the difference is, really. Would you mind putting the Italeri fin together side by side with the Paragon one? Whut is the difference between one and the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 Finally an update after not much being done for over a week............ Had to build the front cockpit coaming from scratch using plastic sheet as the kit one wouldn't fit the Flightpath instrument panel properly, the Flightpath etched HUD etc were then added. The front windscreens now attached as is the radome and afterburners. I was going to leave these off and paint them first but decided against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdriaN (MLT) Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Dying to see its paint scheme go on! if you do the box art in the first place.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 (edited) Dying to see its paint scheme go on! if you do the box art in the first place.... As the box art is for an Italian IDS and He's converted it to an RAF GR4, I'd say that was pretty unlikely!! Edited December 18, 2009 by Bill Clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 Some more done. I've added some more of the small PE parts from the Flightpath set and I've also added some detail missing from the kit. The cockpit windscreen has 3 raised areas in front of the frame and the two sensors are missing from either side of the forward fuselage, these have been made out of scrap resin. I've also had to add some filler to the base of the fin where the join wasn't too great. After this is done I'll start tidying up in prep for the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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