Peter W Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Here's my entry for this group build, the Hobby Boss Tornado ADV with a few extras. I'm going to use the Aires Exhausts and possibly the Wheel Bays (Still undecided). I'd also like to find a better ejector seat to go with the kit cockpit. For markings, I'm contemplating using the Xtradecal markings for 'The Red Zebra'. I fancy doing it just not enthused about the amount of masking required for the stripes, we'll see. First the box: - And then the bits: - Progress will be glacial as this is the 4th group build that I've been drawn into, but I'll get there. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Welcome Pete. Nice choice of scheme. I was hoping someone would do itgood luck, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike7451 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Welcome to the group..my advice,start drinking!lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 Time to bring this one up from the bottom post, has it been that long?. I've got a little bit done and time to show where I'm up to. This kit is not that great to be truthful and there's been a few times already when I've contemplated chucking it back in the pile. If the Eduard Fw190's are the best engineered kits on the market (my opinion) then this has to be the worst. The whole breakdown of the kit is not condusive to getting everything in line. The fit is just not that positive and the assembly steps are ridiculous. Why would anyone build this kit the suggested way is beyond me. However, I don't give in that easy, so on we go. I picked up the Eduard photo-etch sets for this build and there I made a major faux-pas. Eduard do a set for the F.3 and a set for an ADV and, as I couldn't work out the difference, I bought the ADV version. Only later did I realise that the ADV is more like an F.3(T) cockpit and not the one I'm modelling. I did contemplate buying the F.3 version but, in the end, went with what I'd got and I'll just have to live with it. Anyway it's all fitted in now and doesn't look too bad. On with the pictures: - Just got to work out next the best way to assemble the wings and fuselage. More soon Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Nice pit and nice work One of the best fitting kits I have come across in my modelling history..........with all the many sub sections......... Hope to see yours up soon Rgds Mr B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Welcome back Pete. That's a seriously nice cockpit you have there. Nice one. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Looking very nice so far mate, looking forward to seeing this one come together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike7451 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Very nice work Peter,that pit looks good.Just one suggestion,remove the black loops from the left side of the ejection seats.You won't find these on on the real thing outside of the Seat Bay. What they are meant to represent is the connection hose for the crew survival kit,this is left attatched to the crews G-Pants as it needs to be tested before flight.In place of that loop on operational squadrons is a flat blanking plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greased Lightning Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Tha's a lovely office you've got together there Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Hi Pete, Any update? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 Hi guys, Steve, progress is glacial but I'm getting there. Spike, thanks for that. I'd looked at several pictures and figured out what it was but didn't know that it ended up hanging from a flight suit. I will cut them off before fixing in place. I spent the day masking and spraying. This has to go down in the annals of history as the worst choice for a group build plane (deadlines!!!) ever, I've never used so much masking tape on a paint job ever. I did struggle with the tail stripes though, it didn't seem to matter how wide I masked the stripes or what angle I chose, I just couldn't get them to look accurately like the real thing. I'm happy with how it's turned out but wish I could have gotten it closer. All the other odd panels and things are done just need to spray the wheel bays and metal coloured bits tomorrow then do all the touch ups (there's lots). I'm hoping to get some gloss coats on by tomorrow night, fingers crossed. Anyway, some pictures: - Getting ready for the paint shop. Greys done and masked up for spine and tail paint A few odd shots of where I am now Hopefully more to show tomorrow. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Sweet looking paint job there. Seats look lovely as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Hi Pete, Good to see you still plugging away. As for the deadline, you can blame Mish for that one. Anyhoo, I'm sure you'll be fine. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 great work mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Holy barbers shops poles Batman! - that is looking fantatstic!! Keep going mate you'll get there. Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Ogilvie Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 That is looking nice - remember the original a/c very well and you're doing her proud! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 That's a great job on the masking, that scheme must be a nightmare! Keep plugging away, we all want to see it done! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Thanks for the encouragement guys, it's keeping me plugging away into the moonlight hours on this one. I've managed to get all of the decals on now after 2 nights of going to bed at 1:30am and getting up for work again at 5:30am, tired does not come close to describing my morning demeanour. Most of the time seemed to be spent getting all of the walkway decals on, were they ever a test of patience but do look good once on. However it's ready for a sealing gloss coat when I get home tonight and then a manic weekend charge to beat the deadline. Out of curiosity, why didn't it end on Monday as it's a Bank Holiday weekend? It really would have given me a chance to sleep some more I have to say that the Hobbyboss decals behaved superbly well and really settled down, well pleased. The Xtradecal ones were not so good, they are so far off register that it took a fair bit of trimming to get them looking somewhere passable. I even had to put some decal film on them just so that the decal didn't come off the sheet with an edge missing. Poor show Mr Hannant Here she is though in all her splendour: - I'm beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel now, more soon. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin77 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Sweet baby jesus........ i was'nt expecting that as i scrolled down. That looks absolutely awesome. What a cool scheme, i can not wait to see this one finished, well done sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Hi Pete That is soooooooo gorgeous, you have done a fab job there sir! On the finishing straight now! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 That's awesome! Plus due to a typo, and Jonners complaining, the GB has been extended to Monday, so you've got loads of time! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 not looked at this GB (should;ve done as I like the Tornado - sat in a couple at RAF Bruggen in the late '80s when I was there with the cadets) but that is one eyecatching finish.... I would'nt have the patience (let alone the skill) to attempt something like this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Out of curiosity, why didn't it end on Monday as it's a Bank Holiday weekend? It really would have given me a chance to sleep some more Have you checked the 'chat' thread? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Have you checked the 'chat' thread?Steve Not if he's been up till 1:30 am decaling that beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter W Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Steve, It was only when a guy in my office (stoohoo on BM) said that the date had changed that I found out. I've been head down modelling for the last few days, oblivious to world events and everything else. Thanks heavens for a fantastic understanding wife. Now I know there's an extra day I'm just thinking what extra stuff I can get done on it . Good to hear that I can get to bed before midnight tonight though Cheers Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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