discussion Any one know of a model of a Tornado GR4

[Guest]

1/48 scale I am after the type that would have been used in Afghanistan.


Any one know of one it would be a great help.


I know that Revell are producing one to be released at the end of the year.


There are a lot out there but not GR4 types.


Laurie

 

[Richi72]

Didn't Airfix made one, maybe on eBay'?


Or the use of a conversion set?


Cheers Richi

 

[rickoshea52]

I never worked on Tornado's Laurie but I watched plenty of them taxiing past the SAR dispersal at Lossiemouth - I don't think there are any major external differences between the GR1/A and GR4/A, the difference being in the avionics and weapons systems.


The GR1/4 and GR1A/4A do have an external difference, the A variant is a reconnaissance aircraft and I believe it had one or both guns removed to make way for internal black boxes and also has a fairing on the bottom of the fuselage adjacent to the radome/nose gear. Note that there was a GR1B too in the anti-shipping role, I think 617 Sqn fulfilled this role for a while.


Flounder Al would be your best member to ask as he worked on a couple of Tornado squadrons....but where is he?


This link is informative - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panavia_Tornado#Specifications_.28Tornado_GR4.29

 

[Guest]

Didn't Airfix made one, maybe on eBay'?
Or the use of a conversion set? Cheers Richi

Thanks Richi scoured E-bay Etc but no luck.

I never worked on Tornado's Laurie but I watched plenty of them taxiing past the SAR dispersal at Lossiemouth - I don't think there are any major external differences between the GR1/A and GR4/A, the difference being in the avionics and weapons systems.
The GR1/4 and GR1A/4A do have an external difference, the A variant is a reconnaissance aircraft and I believe it had one or both guns removed to make way for internal black boxes and also has a fairing on the bottom of the fuselage adjacent to the radome/nose gear. Note that there was a GR1B too in the anti-shipping role, I think 617 Sqn fulfilled this role for a while.


Flounder Al would be your best member to ask as he worked on a couple of Tornado squadrons....but where is he?


This link is informative - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panavia_Tornado#Specifications_.28Tornado_GR4.29

Thanks Rick great information. I had wondered how much difference there was. Have to admit, sad, that a bit of difference does not excite me more the finish and looks of the final thing is my goal.


Laurie

 

[eddiesolo]

Only one I know of is the Hasegawa 1/72 version.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hasegawa-1-72-Tornado-GR-4-/291501644931?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item43deda1c83

 

[eddiesolo]

Laurie, found this, might be suitable...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Dam-Busters-60th-Anniversary-Airfix-Kit-Gift-Set-/271915065904?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f4f66a230

 

[Guest]

Laurie, found this, might be suitable...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Dam-Busters-60th-Anniversary-Airfix-Kit-Gift-Set-/271915065904?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f4f66a230

Well done Si. If I was near I would kiss you. Fortunately I am about 400 miles such a shame.


Maximum bidder at the moment. Will let you know how I get on.


Laurie

 

[eddiesolo]

If I was near I would kiss you.

...steady...thank god for the channel


No problems Laurie, well worth if you can get it at a good price, plus you can always off-set the cost by selling on the Lanc on here.

 

[papa 695]

Well done Si. If I was near I would kiss you. Fortunately I am about 400 miles such a shame.
Maximum bidder at the moment. Will let you know how I get on.


Laurie

I may put a cheeky bid on just to up the price Laurie

 

[Guest]

I may put a cheeky bid on just to up the price Laurie

 

[rickoshea52]

Italeri do a GR1 in 1/48 scale but as mentioned the external differences are minimal to non existent, only the payload will vary.


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[rickoshea52]

If you are going down your Herrick route with this you do realise that you'll have to include Chinooks, Seakings, Hercules and Nimrods.....you'll need a much bigger shelf!

 

[yak face]

As has been said the differences are minimal Laurie so I would get a GR1 and add any tiny differences. Try and get the Italeri one - I had the Airfix one and its a proper dog of a kit - poorly moulded , basic detail , raised lines on parts and softly recessed on others , its not one of their finest moments!! I ended up E-bay ing mine as I couldnt face the battle !! cheers tony

 

[Guest]

If you are going down your Herrick route with this you do realise that you'll have to include Chinooks, Seakings, Hercules and Nimrods.....you'll need a much bigger shelf!

I thought , Rick, that Farnborough my have some space. That you would procure that space and look after my aircraft on a daily--- no--- hourly basis.


There would only be a small charge, by me, for the privileged.


Yes I am after a Chinook but cannot find an RAF type. May have to settle for a USA jobby and try some mods and RAF decals.


Surprised at the Seakings had not realised that. Thought they were all Fleet Air Arm ? Loan to the army or RAF perhaps !


You missed one Rick the Harrier GRs 7 and 9. Also a Puma.


Hercules and Nimrods only if we can do the Farnborough deal. Love to build a Nimrod just a really beautiful aircraft.


Only beaten by it's predecessor the out of this world's "Elgar's Nimrod".


Laurie

 

[rickoshea52]

The RN had a detachment of Seaking HC4's out there, the new tool Airfix 1/72 kit would be perfect for your Herrick theme if it weren't for the scale. The only Seaking's operated by the RAF were the HAR3/3A but not all were in yellow, at least one was in Dark Sea Grey for use in the FI's.


Here's a picture of me sitting on it in Benbecula if you don't believe me.


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If you were going to look at building a flying death banana you might want to read this article - http://www.ipms-farnborough.co.uk/gallery/v/reference/chinookodiham/


I'm not sure Puma's were deployed to Afghanistan.


Sadly Laurie, there are no spare hangars at Farnborough for you!

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[Ian M]

He'll be wanting a Brick (buccaneer) as well. The italeri Tonka, makes a passable Gr4