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peterairfix

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My next wingy project.
I had this one six years when it first came out but failed miserably due to terrible fit issues and ended up chucking it in the bin.
Six years on I have more experience with these things so hopefully better luck this time round. IMG_20220504_121933.jpg
I will post spure shots later when I make a start.
 
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As promised plenty of plastic to keep me out of mischief for a while. IMG_20220504_150705.jpgIMG_20220504_150534.jpgIMG_20220504_150409.jpgIMG_20220504_150239.jpg
And the decals IMG_20220504_150933.jpg
 
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Making a start on the cockpit I have ordered a set of seat belts as I am not a fan of moulded ones so I may stall for a bit until they arrive
But here's yesterday's work. IMG_20220505_093856.jpgIMG_20220505_093555.jpgIMG_20220505_093544.jpgIMG_20220505_093530.jpg
 
Thanks
I must remember not use the like so much and give a proper reply.
I was sooo going to 'like' your post, but remembered it's not allowed anymore...

So I will say ..I totally agree with your post, and you've made a good start. Looking forward to seeing this progress, I've always liked Tonka's since I built the Panavia M.R.C.A. from Matchbox many years ago.
 
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Finished the cockpit but still waiting on the seat belts. IMG_20220505_162338.jpg
Air intakes fitted. IMG_20220506_151745.jpg
And dry fitting the front fuselage IMG_20220506_151737.jpg
 
I see what you mean about the tail decal, I was lucky with the F-16 I built and the 1/32 version as the tail can be left off.
Great start on your build
 
Just stumble on your project .. Great start and you bet I'll be following your WIP ..Go,go,goooooooooo
 
LOOKIN good Peter will follow your build as you go so im pulling up a chair at the front to see the action
chrisb
 
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Today's work so far the cockpit has been fitted and buttoned up and started on the rear bodywork. IMG_20220507_130757.jpgIMG_20220507_130748.jpg
 
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Some of the yesterday evenings work I have fitted the air intakes which is where I stumble on the last try. IMG_20220508_091533.jpgIMG_20220508_091719.jpg
And started on the exhaust. IMG_20220508_091731.jpgIMG_20220508_091502.jpg
 
Looking good so far. Great office work, and the airframe looks to be coming together quite quickly. Sure you’ll sort the intakes this time round as well. Great stuff Peter.
 
Peter,
I've heard conflicting accounts of the intake problems on the Revell Tornado, some say it's really bad, others say with dry fitting & patience, it isn't really! I suppose second time around much more caution is taken in that area. I have the ADV version in the stash, and one of these days, I'll see what the fuss is about :rolling:
Dave
 
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I have my seat belts so I have started to install themIMG_20220510_140537.jpgIMG_20220510_140524.jpg
All finished IMG_20220510_144036.jpg
And masking for paintIMG_20220510_175153.jpg
 
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