ixgr1 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 (edited) Two Tornados......... From the late Cold War we will have; a IX (9) sqn GR1 in euro camo, with 8000 lbs of raw iorn bombs and from modern times we have a; 31 sqn edit: - now 2 sqn GR4 in anniversary colours, with Storm Shadows -This is already to the cockpit stage -Twilight to Dawn of the Tonka ? - well it is primarily a night bomber ? Edited January 24, 2010 by ixgr1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marlin Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Great Choice, Looking forward to see more /Bosse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ixgr1 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) Great Choice, Looking forward to see more /Bosse Mmm...........thanks, I was wondering if No2 sqn's 'Shiny Two' GR4 would be a better choice, with a IX(9) sqn IDS ? But I think there is more artistic impact with these two ? -as always, comments and suggestion welcomed with open arms ! Edited January 24, 2010 by ixgr1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marlin Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Mmm...........thanks, I was wondering if No2 sqn's 'Shinny Two' GR4 would be a better choice, with a IX(9) sqn IDS ? But I think there is more artistic impact with these two ? -as always, comments and suggestion welcomed with open arms ! What kit are you using? The new HB or the older one (Italeri?) I'm hoping to do a Saudi GR1 someday. /Bosse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ixgr1 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) hey, This is the Italeri kit started as the GR4. The HB Tornado not avalable in 'stralia yet ! and I have developed reservations against it - having seen the Britmodeler buildup ? I have used the Airwaves GR4 update; but I have re-placed or not used 1/2 the cockpit, as it just dissapointed me (very flat). The resin for the FLIR blister is great though ! I re-worked the navigators station, to be somthing more than the 'Lego' style one that Italeri provide. Started surgery for the flaps (LLLOts of plastic gone !) - but have decided to pose the GR4 in takeoff config'. I will save the Paragon set for the IX(9) sqn jet ! Marlin - my Saudi jet is slotted as No 9 in a build list of 12 Tornadoos Edited January 6, 2010 by ixgr1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marlin Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 WOW, That looks great. ;) The surgery can't have been fun though. Keep the pics coming. /Bosse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ixgr1 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 (edited) Yes the surgery was .........fun - but rewarding ! ok - from intence negotiations over on Britmodeler - the early Tornado will now be an IDS (no laser rangefinder) ! - cool (that what I wanted anyway) Edited January 9, 2010 by ixgr1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Looking good! Keep up the great work! RYAN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ixgr1 Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 - I have progressed.......... Here's an overview of the GR4 at about 30%. A little more work done on the flaps, not much will be seen as they are only at first stage. My attempt at intake trunking. Just hiding the wing brace mechinisam with some electrical heat shrink. Dont judge the ejection seats yet ! i have improved them now ! Note the raised splitter plate in the intake, for maximum airflow on takeoff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ixgr1 Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) I was wondering if No2 sqn's 'Shiny Two' GR4 would be a better choice, I have had an appifany whilst talking with my cousin Andy!! The GR4 will now be "Shiny Two" with Storm Shadow !!! This means I will re-model the Navigators 'pit For T.A.R.D.I.S and a simpler camoflarge. (I'm not indecicive, just irratic !) "model what you whant, how you whant, when you whant" - I should have thought this - in the first place !!!! Q - Whould wing pylon mounted Alarms be appropriate for a Storm Shadow raid ? - and has anyone got a decent picture of the new 'Boz' type outer wing pod ? edit: -oh it's a dummy one !!! Edited January 24, 2010 by ixgr1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ixgr1 Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 ok - back to modeling, here is the re-vamp of the cockpit for TARDIS -a bit of neatening up to do !!!!- and I have 'dressed up' the seats Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ixgr1 Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 More progress on the cockpit - a little more tidying to do ....and the laser rangefinder and FLIR blisters that differentiate the GR4 from other Tonrnados ....still a bit rough, but proggress is on the way ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I reckon the Italeri 1/48 Tornado IDS is a dog of a kit as I had heaps of issues with mine Steve. Budgie on ANZAC Modeller is doing the HB kit and it looks alright from what I have seen. I am happy with the way mine turned out OOB though in the end. Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ixgr1 Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 More work from last night The semi-complete fuselarge, with the weapons and stores ready to go. Note the raised side blisters either side of the Pilot - anyone know what they are ? I have replaced the finns on the Airfix Alarms with Plasticard sheet. As they were WWay to thick, and to my eye not the right shape. I like the Stormshadows (Perminatly on loan from the Revell Typhoon), they are huge ! - and I thought the JP233's were big ! I am relenting to having two Boz pods, one being modeled as a dummy - As I like the look, and its a bit different ? and there are the modifications to the 'working' Boz 107 pod. -might get some paint on tonight ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4scourge7 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Real nice work, I especially like the TARDIS conversion. :) Cheers, Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ixgr1 Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 Thanks for the comments guys, Ian - yes I saw the huge lcd screen in a copy of AirForcesMonthly, and just had to put it in a model..... well....here's the start of the painting I like the way the ALARMS are working out ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ixgr1 Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 .......More painting and a teaser of her at 95% Well nightshift is over and that severly limits my modeling time !! Will finnish her off when i get back to afternoon shift ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R Tate Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 .......More painting and a teaser of her at 95% Well nightshift is over and that severly limits my modeling time !! Will finnish her off when i get back to afternoon shift ! nice work, what do you have left to do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ixgr1 Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 (edited) "Shiny Two - you are cleared for takeoff, runway two-eight" Last few things done. R Tate - I had to dullcoat the radome and colour the dorsal nav' light disspite the rough paintwork here - I like the way the ordinance looks with all the blended greys I was inspired by the angular modern art on this scheme anyway this is my statement of modern "Iorn Dropping", done so with stand off missiles ! btw - spike7451, what colour is the undercarrage ? hope you like Edited February 4, 2010 by ixgr1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boman Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Very Nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ixgr1 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Ok, been a while - but it's back on............ Here's the start of the IDS ix (9) sqn Tornado. With Paragons Flaps, Fin, and Exhausts. Also some fairly old Xtradecal decals that have supprisingly suvived until now ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caudleryan Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Great to see this one again! I hope to see more! RYAN. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qian Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 Very nice looking Tornado!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Doppel Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 More pics, more pics, more pics.................... Regards Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IrishGreek Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I really like Tonka #1, and I am looking forward to seeing #2! Of course, the rest of the 12 that are on your list too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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