Phartycr0c Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Hi Folks, Im aware that the build thread somewhat dried up, but tbh im not really sure how interested you guys would be in the building of Hindenburger tanks Aim 9's and stuff. Anyhow, she is now what I would call finished. The First of my trio of 11 Sqdn machines, ZE 887. This conversion was from the Revell ECM kit together with Mendert's resin conversion set and some of Paul Parkes decals for the fin. I am going to be honest and state that this aircraft will not stand up to close scrutiny. There are areas of VERY dodgy paintwork where the acrylic and enamel paint has reacted slightly and i had no way of replicating the white walkway limit dotted lines, so i ended up hand painting them. Yep i know they are solid and a little thick but! The Skyflash markings are made up as are the missiles themselves ,actually being Sparrows, but a little comparison at the cosford museum highlighted little difference other than a small fairing on the Skyflash's One other area of confusion, Surely a 1/32 pilot is a 1/32 pilot no matter what kit they come from? these boys are from the Tamiya F15 Eagle and appear a little small aginst the seat, in fact the front seater appears to be a real "tarse". In addition space in the cockpit is so much of a premium, the front seater has had to have his legs taken off below the knee to fit under the control consol! Anyhow, on with the show. Next up 2x Phantom builds for the F4 GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Looks lovely to me! well done you have made a cracking job on that one. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Looks fantastic Dave, great to see a 1/32 Tornado F3 on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CockneyCol Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Sweet as a Nut, really is a top job of a tricky conversion, and well timed for the retirement too.....oh how we'll miss the Tonka F3! Cheers Col' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocksAway Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 There are areas of VERY dodgy paintwork where the acrylic and enamel paint has reacted slightly and i had no way of replicating the white walkway limit dotted lines, so i ended up hand painting them. Sounds like my painting style - I wouldn't copy me if I was you! Looks fine to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirfixAndy Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Simply brilliant !! Love it ........ Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Looks brilliant mate! Two 1:32 Tornado F3s in one day - I need to go lie down in a dark room and regain my composure... Well done chaps! Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Can you imagine if someone, in the future, came out with aF.3 conversion? Congrats, my friend. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooty Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Looks cracking to me, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 Can you imagine if someone, in the future, came out with aF.3 conversion? Congrats, my friend. Steve Or in fact an F3 per se..... You Listening Revell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike7451 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Good job, nice work! Don't see many 1/32 Tornado's on the board. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Looks nice to me, nicely posed too, which gives me an idea for my Hobbyboss GR.1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 That's a crackin build...very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Thanks all for the positive comments. If all goes well it may be around in the Flesh at Telford............ That sound? the sound of the coach and horses being driven through the build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) That's a very nice model, well done. It's in the wrong markings though! (I flew with XXV(F) at Leeming 2001 - 2003) BTW, we never called them "Hindenburger" tanks, in fact, the only people I've ever heard them refer to them as this are modellers. We called them "Lima" tanks (for large). The other ones were "Mike" tanks; medium. Not very imaginative I know. I never came across any small tanks! Once again, a very nice model. Edited April 18, 2011 by Haggis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trpsarge Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Looks good to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Ay up Pharty me Ol Chum, as you know Tornados are not my cup of tea, but you know me, and I dont mince my words....... So, what can I say? Other than shes the Dogs Danglies my friend Thanks for sharing your hard work my friend Bexy P.S: Look forwards to ya Phantoms in the GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball1973 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Tornados just look 'right' to me - bulit like a brick outhouse but still really good lines and proportions. This one looks a belter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 LOVELY!!!! Hope mine turns out as good as this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Looks Awesome, love the way you have displayed it taking off, brilliant. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Nice job! Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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