Breaker Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 (edited) Decided to crack on with a new build in an effort to just get a model finished as I'm crap as finally finishing anything. This was ideal as it's new tool and I couldn't over complicate it with resin and aftermarket which is a bad habit I've got. I've nearly build the whole model and got it into primer, I'll do a post for each section that I've done so far with images. More to follow very shortly... Edited December 4, 2020 by Breaker Isar 30/07, Anthony in NZ, Kagemusha and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 Cockpit. The seat is a Aires resin piece I've got spare. I'll be replacing it with Quickboost at somepoint because the kit seats use a lot of PE which I hate working with. I've used Airscale decals where you can see them and I've also put 6mm Tamiya tape down over the front lip to replicate the antislip rubber matting that's present. Was a really nice kit cockpit to paint. I would have like some more side wall detail (none in kit) but it's a minor grumble because it's very hard to see, especially with the canopy down, which is how I'll present it. It's also the first Tornado kit that I've seen that doesn't put fake walls in the cockpit, instead the whole tub is hollow with the rear seaters section open underneath. I think it could have also done with a PE piece around the edges to add detail similar to how Italeri dealt with the F-35. The lip that's present is correct but missing a lot of fastner detail. There's a lot more parts in the kit for different configs on the IP so you can build the various different marks. Uncarina, Marcel111, Landrotten Highlander and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 Nose Gear Nose gear has to be built up prior to being installed in the tub then dropped into the lower fuselage half. I couldn't be bothered to try and engineer another way to install it, so I've just gone with the instructions and taken care, so far, so good. For me, the nose gear is a stunning bit of molding on Italeri's part. I haven't bothered adding wiring in order to get it finished but with some wiring in place, it'll be beautiful. I did think some of the detail was badly molded but it turns out it's correct, check your references before you think that it's a hole that shouldn't be there! Marcel111, Rockie Yarwood, Isar 30/07 and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 Main Gear well NOTE - The Pin marks shown on the bottom of the parts here can not be seen on the model, it's just the way I built them so I didn't put any glue on painted parts. Decals are ANYZ and Airscale placards, just to give some life to the black boxes. The stubs for the main gear legs are super solid. There's a EJ pin mark in the fuselage that I spent ages smoothing out, only to find out it gets hidden - Check before you waste time!! The fit on this whole section was fantastic. Uncarina, mgbooyv8, Rockie Yarwood and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 Exhausts. I couldn't be bothered trying to fight some really nasty EJ pin marks inside the exhaust, so I cheated and just boarded over the top. Benefit is stronger/sharper detail inside the exhaust and a smoother finish. My photos on this section are poor if I'm honest, but I'm happy with the outcome. There's some nasty seam lines on show in a couple of areas but with the nozzle piece in place as well, fair hard to see, especially inside a a dark tube. mgbooyv8, johncrow, Piero and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 Intakes. One of my least favourite parts so far. All four parts that make up the main trunking had really deep EJ pin marks and didn't quite fit together nicely. Whilst this was a speed build, I didn't want seam lines present so CA + Pigment was used to get rid of the worst of it, then thick coats of Badger primer to fill in inperfections and sanding marks. Italeri give you a PE piece for the blade in the port intake but I didn't want to have to fight to bend it and use CA to glue it in place. I used it as a template for a plastic card replacement and used a Tamiya scriber to deepen the slot for it. 5 minute job that saved me getting pissed off with it. I'm very impressed with the fit of the blow in doors and the intake/fuselage fit. Especially compared to the Revell effort of - Nothing! JayBee, Piero, Landrotten Highlander and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 As of now, this is where I sit Isar 30/07, Uncarina, Anthony in NZ and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Very nice! The level of detail overall is lovely, and you’ve picked it out very well during the painting stages. I look forward to seeing the end product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 So far I've kept it onpoint with each area I've built up so far. I've also built up the tanks, pylons and sensors but I'll post photos when they're a bit more meaningful. Critique The weapons included with the kit are rubbish. The profile on the Mk82 bodies that make up the Paveway IV looks well off to my eye and I won't be using them. There's no RAF Litening III targeting pod included which is so far only avaliable from @wunwinglow as a 3DP part. No Brimstone missiles or launcher. The AIM-9s are acceptable, I'll be replacing with Eduard/Zacto though, as I've got plenty of stock. There's no TERMA MCP updated pod which came out in 2008 and I feel should have been included as it became the default pod in the majority of my references in the later stages of the Tornados career. I thought I could use the kit part to modify but having looked into the dimensions, it's not that simple and it'll need an aftermarket replacement...(OHH TIIMMMMMMMM). The kit only comes with the larger RAF tanks, it would have been nice to get the smaller standard tanks as well - I imagine when Italeri release a German/Italian verision, they'll be present. Most of the parts have micro flash on all the edges and it'll mess up the fit if it's not removed. It's only a couple of swipes of a sharp knife to remove but it's present, some areas worse than others. JayBee, Piero, Anthony in NZ and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, Stokey Pete said: Very nice! The level of detail overall is lovely, and you’ve picked it out very well during the painting stages. I look forward to seeing the end product. Yeah, I've intentionally gone 'spanish school' on the undercarriage to really make the detail more obvious. It's not realistic but I think once it's all finished, it'll make the detail more visible than if I'd just mono-toned it all. Kagemusha and Rockie Yarwood 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Wow...great work so far! I really dont need to build a GR.4, but that is super nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Wow, indeed, great start, it certainly looks like a Tornado, will definitely be buying an IDS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 First build thread of this kit iv'e seen and im impressed with both the kit and level of work youve put into it. Mine has landed, perhaps this might just be the inspiration I need ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 nice to see and great work so far much more beter detail then the revell boxing maybe i go for one Still have decals in the stash for one but no kit Keep on going Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Hi, I think you're doing a really good job with this new kit. Plastic parts looks good but with your effort in painting and assembling they become great! I'll follow this WIP with much interest on. CIAO! Piero Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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