miketippingmodels 459 Posted July 10, 2019 Hi guys I used aires resin cockpit and ejector seats, and engines for this build, with majority of my new favourite paint MRP, the figures are Reed oak of corse. Just a bit about the build represents IN FEBRUARY 2015 NUMBER 12 SQUADRON CELEBRATED ITS CENTENARY AND THE MARKINGS APPLIED TO GR.4ZA405 INCLUDING A PANEL LISTING THE UNITS BATTLE HONOURS. ALSO SEEN HERE IS THE SQUADRON BADGE WHICH FEATURES OF FOXES HEAD FAMOUSLY ADOPTED WHEN THE UNIT BECAME THE ONLY RAF OPERATOR OF THE FAIRY FOX IN 1926. 30 MikeMaben, LSP_K2, MaxIt and 27 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dukie99 2,032 Posted July 10, 2019 Woah! That is one stunning build. The weathering is amazing. How is the kit, I was thinking of picking up the Italeri Desert Storm issue when it finally comes out. Is the fit of the Aires pit and cans good? Congrats, David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miketippingmodels 459 Posted July 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dukie99 said: Woah! That is one stunning build. The weathering is amazing. How is the kit, I was thinking of picking up the Italeri Desert Storm issue when it finally comes out. Is the fit of the Aires pit and cans good? Congrats, David Hi David thanks for the comments, this kit is showing its age, it has a few fit issues as you can imagine, the cockpit needs working on to get it to fit like wise the cans. also using the aires engines you do have to modify the tail fins, as the kit has an arm that holds them in place which sits behind them in the fusalarge, using the aires ones you do have to modify quite a bit. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dukie99 2,032 Posted July 10, 2019 Thanks for the info, I am warned:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony in NZ 3,159 Posted July 10, 2019 That truly is superb, I just love everything about how you executed this...… I saw it on Britmodeller and thought what a shame it wasn't here. Oops....man look alert! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Out2gtcha 31,314 Posted July 10, 2019 Wow, now that's a bit nice init? Well done!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigor 472 Posted July 10, 2019 Very well done. I think the green really adds to the over all scheme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy Molitor 2,716 Posted July 11, 2019 Most impressive. Thanks for sharing this with us Mike. Well done. Troy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Leduc 1,013 Posted July 11, 2019 Oh my ! that's one serious Tonka here, the best to me so far, I love it. Dan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael931080 329 Posted July 11, 2019 Gorgeous build! Weathering looks spot on to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koralik 1,821 Posted July 11, 2019 This is the best Tornado from this set I've seen. Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Gregor 205 Posted July 11, 2019 Amazing build, great weathering and sharp details... congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgbgtv8steve 134 Posted July 11, 2019 Excellent work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dany Boy 344 Posted July 11, 2019 Wonderful LSP diorama! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red Dog 1,476 Posted July 11, 2019 Great Tonka, I really like the grey variation and the weathering (special mention for the scratches on the top intakes !!. Very nicely done. !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
