Stephen Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 This has just arrived in the shops in the UK, unfortunately it appears that the clear part #173 for the Laser Rangefinder/Marked Target Seeker under the nose hasn't been included on the clear sprue (F). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer512 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 It was already missing in their release of the IDS, which had the fairing for the LRMTS included (among other sensors that are not used on the IDS). Shouldn't be a problem for an advanced modeler, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 True, but you didn't need it for the IDS boxing as German Tornados don't have it fitted. The GR.1 and 4 versions do need it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wizard_rkt Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Well, I was going to order 4 of these kits, but if there is a missing component, I will wait until they get the missing part added. Good catch! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jacksdad Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) Just recieved this email. Dear Sir/Madam I am very sorry to hear about the problem you are experiencing with our new Tornado Kit 04924. I have contacted our QC department and have discovered that this was a manufacturing error. The part is missing in all kits being produced. The purchase department has stopped all further orders and requested a separate production run on the clear part including part 173 now. I will receive the parts here in Tring and post them out to you as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact me with any further questions. Kind regards Sarah Edited December 2, 2015 by jacksdad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer512 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Oh... Now I understand. It is supposed to be there (Part No.), but has been forgotten to be included on the sprue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lancer512 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Just a heads-up: My GR.4 kit, which was ordered early in December was delayed due to the reasons mentioned above. It finally arrived today with two clear sprues. The second sprue now has the lens for the LRMTS on the sprue. So the revised kit is already available and you'll get two canopies with the GR.4 now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Just a heads-up: My GR.4 kit, which was ordered early in December was delayed due to the reasons mentioned above. It finally arrived today with two clear sprues. The second sprue now has the lens for the LRMTS on the sprue. So the revised kit is already available and you'll get two canopies with the GR.4 now! Groovie! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 This news was all over the modelling net when the kit first came out, Revell pulled back all the kits on shelves and replaced the parts. They forgot to open a sprue gate. Obviously some of the early it's made it through. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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