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Revell 1/72 Tornado Gr.1 " Nikki "


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Hy all guys,

with the Buccaneer virtually finished ( I hope I can take pictures tomorrow ) is time to start the thread for my next build.

This is going to be a British Tornado Gr.1 nicknamed " Nikki " and based at Muharraq,Barhain.

For the model I will use the Aires cockpit and wheelbays and the Model Alliance "Tornado at War" decal sheet.I chose this particular plane because one of my most vivid memories of Desert Storm is the picture on the news of "Nikki" that releases in quick succession three LGBs.

First of all the photos of the various components.

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After this brief presentation we pass to the construction of the model:the Revell pit is one of the best OOB model that I ever seen but the Aires is a little gem but as each kit of this brand has a poor fit with the base model, then sanding stick and elbow grease, with the added handicap of having to match even with the nose wheelbay ...But in the end everything was in place.

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The preshadowed tub...

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...and painted

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The various IPs PE parts painted with the Gunze H-22 and drybrushe with with various shades of gray.

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And the offices finished.

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The bang seats

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As always critique and suggestion are welcome.

I hope you enjoy.

:D Gianni

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For the model I will use the Aires cockpit and wheelbays and the Model Alliance "Tornado at War" decal sheet.I chose this particular plane because one of my most vivid memories of Desert Storm is the picture on the news of "Nikki" that releases in quick succession three LGBs.

wow, l think this is going to be another awesome build just like your buccaneer :cheers:

are you going to load "Nikki" the same way with 3 LGBs?

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wow, l think this is going to be another awesome build just like your buccaneer :pray:

are you going to load "Nikki" the same way with 3 LGBs?

Thanks Benner!

yes, this is my idea, but the kit only provides two bombs, then I have three options:load it with only two LGBS, cast with resin a kit bomb or look for some after market kit ...

Gianni

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Coming on nicely Gianni,Don't forget to add the NVG control panel to the left of the HUD,It was a modification done for the RAF Tornado for Op Granby/DS.

Incidentally Gianni,the jet you are modelling,ZA491,Crashed into the North Sea in 2004 & was written off.

http://www.mod.uk/

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Here's a zap you might like to print off for the base;

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Hi Gianni,

nice to see another build from you.Great choice.

Taking into consideration your builing speed,you will finished the group build with a Jaguar... :wub:

Let me ask,is this really an Aires set?It looks a little bit simple...does it worth to buy?

Your cockpit looks great. :)

Otherwise I was quite satisfied with the Revell cockpit,so this Tornado was an OOB build for me.

Keep the pictures coming.

Regards,Laz

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Thanks guys!!

Hi Gianni,

nice to see another build from you.Great choice.

Taking into consideration your builing speed,you will finished the group build with a Jaguar... :wub:

Let me ask,is this really an Aires set?It looks a little bit simple...does it worth to buy?

Your cockpit looks great. :worship:

Otherwise I was quite satisfied with the Revell cockpit,so this Tornado was an OOB build for me.

Keep the pictures coming.

Regards,Laz

Laz,

as I said the box 's pit is one of the most beautiful I've seen,with small additions can be achieved a model at the level of the Aires one.I bought because I found it at about half the cost from an eBay seller.

Where you really see the difference between the kit pieces and the Aires stuff is in the wheelbays: the Revell are a good base but the Aires are fantastic!

Indeed, the idea of a Jaguar is more than tempting! Maybe if I can find the kit ... :worship:

:worship: Gianni

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Hi fellas,

as promised here are the pictures of my progress.

First, a pair of general view.

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The terrible aspect of the air intakes.

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And my solution

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Other areas that fit together terribly.

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My solution to the rubber seals of the wings.

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On the advice of Spike I added next to the HUD the NVG control.

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And a small detail work on the canopy rail.

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And all for today, I hope to spray a bit of color as soon as possible.

:whistle: Gianni

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Very nice work..........love them intake covers..........if only in a different scale.........the 1/48 HB kits really need covers.........the intakes are bare..........

Super cockpit work too........hope to see it built up soon.......in all its glory

Rgds

Mr b

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Good day all mates,

despite the parties are able to show my little progress.

Deacon, Mr. B thanks for your kindness!

Mr. B the FOD covers are made with a Magic Sculpt foil. Is a very simple procedure used to realize stuff like cloak for the figures; if you want I can realize a little tutorial...

With the addition of the HUD combined glass the cockpit is complete.

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I glued and filled the windshield.

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Also, I detailed a bit the belly pylons.

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The Hindenburger tanks.Can anyone tell me what is the exact color? They are very light but not white ...

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That's all!

With the windshield sanded and the IFR probe glued in position I can start to paint the model so stay tuned because also I want to try the use of the Humbrol enamels.

Merry Christmas,Gianni :wub:

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Coming on nicely Gianni,the big jug tanks are the same colour as the ones used by the F-3's cuz that's where we pinched them!! Some were painted Dulux salmon pink emulsion tho.

As to your weapon pylons,cut all the tabs off as shown in the photo below & sand flush.The only thing you will see on the real thing is the MACE fairings. (those wavy things either side of the front & back stations)

I gather the white blobs are meant to be sway braces,which are not used by the RAF Tornado.

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The real thing;

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Hi all mates.

Tripio,Spike thanks for your words and for the info, I fixed the belly pylons...

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...and glued the IFR probe

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An overview of the model ready for preshading, I hope to start in the afternoon.

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Spike I need a information : how and where the intake FOD are fixed at the bottom?

:D Gianni

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Good day all fellas,

Pierre thanks for your kindness ( your Tornado is a true killer I hope that my comig well half of yours, would be a great result for me! ) and Spike thanks for your precise info!

Finally some color on my bird!

First, I made the preshading

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And a first layer of Humbrol Desert Pink ( My first attempt with the Humbrol )

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I also painted the fuel tanks with Gunze H-334 and 338.

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And that's all,I hope to sprayed and beginning to weathering the plane as soon as possible.

Let me know what do you think.

:huh: Gianni

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a little late, but if this is a pretty good detailed shot of the IFR probe area.

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BTW, nice paint work so far. So, are you going to be doing a Victor and Nimrod down the road too? :thumbsup:

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