discussion Revell Tornado GR-4

[peterairfix]

Watch everybody this one might be mess as I will be using my new airbrush so I have been having ago at the cockpit and seats.
The seats and cockpit are airbrushed with tamiya at a ratio of 2:1 and it seems to work but I am not a fan of moulded seat belts but I have had ago at them.View attachment 280722 View attachment 280723 View attachment 280725 View attachment 280726

 

[peterairfix]

For the moment I have ditched the airbrush as I will be German camp builds an such like.
But I have finished the cockpit using decels but they aren't even in the instructions but here the picsView attachment 280777 View attachment 280778

 

[eddiesolo]

Nice work on the office Peter.

 

[colin m]

It certainly is a nicely detailed front room.

 

[papa 695]

A very nice cockpit Peter.

 

[peterairfix]

Update time the cockpit is in a bit of a squeeze and the wings and body work have been fitted.
There is some sanding still not be done and I have had ago at exhaust nozzles with my ab but still needs work and I have included a shot up the exhaust pipesView attachment 280881 View attachment 280882 View attachment 280883 View attachment 280884

 

[peterairfix]

Just been messing with the airbrush to see how if can get the burnt exhaust look so comments are welcome.View attachment 281291 View attachment 281292

 

[papa 695]

They look good Peter but it's hard to see properly, we need closeup pictures.

 

[peterairfix]

They look good Peter but it's hard to see properly, we need closeup pictures.

Here's a couple of close up'sView attachment 281296 View attachment 281297

 

[yak face]

Coming on nicely peter the cockpit looks great

 

[colin m]

Exhaust cans - often a tricky subject. I try all sorts of things, sometimes I find an effect I like, other times I don't and just settle for 'whatever'

 

[Dave W]

Is this the 1/32 or 1/48 kit Peter?.

 

[peterairfix]

Is this the 1/32 or 1/48 kit Peter?.

Its the 1\48 I had the 1\32 but got annoyed with it and binnned it some time ago

 

[Guest]

I know nothing about burner cans, but they look great to me Peter.

 

[Dave W]

Its the 1\48 I had the 1\32 but got annoyed with it and binnned it some time ago

The 1/48 is the one I'm after.Its a newer mould (mold?) so is hopefully a better fitting kit

 

[peterairfix]

The 1/48 is the one I'm after.Its a newer mould (mold?) so is hopefully a better fitting kit

I will highlight the bits that don't fit while the detailing is good some of the areas that I have had problems with going from front to back.
1. The air intakes gave me trouble both top and bottom.
2. Both leading edge slats need a bit of work to get them to sit.
3. The flaps are the same.
4. The airbrakes and the area around the exhaust nozzles would not line up.
And I am sure it's not my building!!
And finally where the tail meets the body there is a gap.View attachment 281386 View attachment 281387 View attachment 281388 View attachment 281389 View attachment 281390 View attachment 281391

 

[colin m]

Those gaps are a bit disappointing. Revell's 1:72 Tornado is really nice to build.

 

[papa 695]

There are some poor fitting there Peter but I'm sure you'll bash them into shape.

 

[flyjoe180]

You're doing some great paint work with the new airbrush Peter. The exhausts look very good.

 

[peterairfix]

Back to the horror story that is this kit as I am on a mission to finish a few a stalled builds.
After have a good look at what needs to be done I am working on the air intakes witch have now had a good dose of filler.View attachment 294704View attachment 294705View attachment 294706View attachment 294707