Iain Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Was wondering how long it would take for people to mention the forthcoming GR Mk.4 kit from Italeri... Flaps and slats - F Mk.3s were generally parked with these retracted. They *may* do an F3 eventually - but I quite like the second generation Revell Tornadoes - shape is mostly pretty good - and, going by the two Italeri Mirages I’ve built - the quality of surface detail may actually be better on the Revell kit. Also - given that I have at least 8 Revell Tornadoes in the pile that have been waiting on an F3 conversion - I may as well use those. I don’t think I’m alone in having Revell kits stashed away? When the new GR4 arrives I’ll have one - then work out best route for the mud movers from there... Tied up with vehicles just now - but will try and take some photos later this afternoon. Iain johncrow, Anthony in NZ, Kagemusha and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah11 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Hi Iain 2 hours ago, Iain said: Was wondering how long it would take for people to mention the forthcoming GR Mk.4 kit from Italeri... Having just finished my second Revell Tornado and busy with an Italeri F-104 after completing two Italeri Mirages I will not get rid of Revell Tornados. I for one am not holding my breath for the Italeri release. For the Tornado fans sake I hope I am wrong in my assessment. Nick Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Great subject for sure, looking forward to seeing this one come to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 OK - some images... Nose cone - printed in HIPS using an FDM printer - so a little surface prep required. As with some of the other parts printed using this process, there's a 'flash'-like wafer of excess material to be removed from around the print. Not that Tim has designed each plug in section with an associated bulkhead/location section - more on this later: The forward underside insert - with Skyflash missile recesses. This will probably need the most tweaking to the surface as there is a noticeable 'stepping' in the print in the missile troughs - nothing a little spray can filler and some wet and dry can't fix: One on left - as printed. One on the right partially prepped and the Revell kit nose-gear well dry fitted in place. Plug behind cockpit: Intake trunking - something completely missing from the Revell Tornado kits. I suspect this will work just as well with any IDS Tornado build, so a wider application than just the F3. And the compressor blades - printed on an SLA printer, so resin, but very fine detail: Rear missile fairings: Late type Chaff/Flare dispensers: Engine extension plug: Lower tail/thrust-reverser insert: That's not exhaustive - and bear in mind these are prototype parts! I have started cutting things up - so more photos to follow. I would sign off with 'blue skies' - but we're in the middle of some serious Cumulonimbus activity just now! Iain Grunticus, Daniel Leduc, BiggTim and 13 others 15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I'm really interested in such intakes! I would need three sets. firefly7, Daniel Leduc and Isar 30/07 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 They also help stiffen up the fuselage mouldings - so very useful! Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 Actually - missed a couple of intake parts - rear relief doors: Iain Anthony in NZ, Greg W, Starfighter and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenshb Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 How much of the stepping in the forward missile wells will be visible if you put a pair of SkyFlashes in them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 (edited) Those look superb , and a perfect starting point for a great F3 m but what about the wing Vanes they need to be larger on the F3 and of course a revised rear cockpit , but having done one , none of this is beyond the skills of a tightfisted rwonk like me! Now if we could get a decent set of Decals as well, but as I hoping for too much ! Edited August 17, 2020 by Scotsman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 Wing gloves still to be done. Cockpit I’m going to have a play with - will report back. Iain Stevepd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Leduc Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 8 hours ago, thierry laurent said: I'm really interested in such intakes! I would need three sets. Yeap, same here for another 3 set..... Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 Postie's been... Iain mozart, Greg W, BiggTim and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Hannants Iain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 On this occasion - Model Hobbies. No excuses not to crack on now... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Is the old Black Box F3 cockpit no longer available?, I seem to recall that the WSO IP in the set was pretty goodbut since I bought it over 10 years ago it's probably long OOP, pity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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