Mark M Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) Well i finally got there, ive managed to source all of the bits i need to start this project so heres what ive got Kit Airscale cockpit instruments decals Resin seats (may not use these depends on the kit ones) Litining pod (thanks to wunwinglow) both the xtradecal and fantasy print shop decals (thanks to Phartycroc and Scotsman) also im tempted with the storm shadow's from the Revell typhoon i have spare metal pitol as for the exact aircraft, the plan is for ZA614 in the special livery, this is a photo i took a few years ago at RAF Coningsby all i have to do now is clear the bench so a few days before i start, and dont expect a fast build, im working 40+hrs a week on nights as a Nurse, more when i can Edited March 13, 2021 by Mark M MikeC, Landrotten Highlander, Kagemusha and 16 others 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Superb subject Mark, looking forward tonyour updates but in the meantime take care and stay safe. Regards.Andy Mark M and Uncarina 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Hi Mark. This is a neat scheme on the Tornado. I believe they applied more than one special tail to their birds? As it turns out I discovered that I have actually seen this airframe at Coningsby so look forward to seeing your progress. Cheers. Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 There have been quire a few specials over the years on most aircraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 Dont know the details but he was a Olympic hurdler also a 41sqn pilot, I believe he wond several medals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 As Coningsby is one of my local bases a few years ago I started building a couple of 41sqn models and it evolved into a side project of building every aircraft they flew, ive built about 15 different types. When my forum helps out Newark air museum and does displays I have a 41sqn section, last year I spent a good hour talking to one of 41s pilots and a member of my forum is an ex jengo from them too Bomber Command nut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicciuzzo Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 beautiful example of Tornado. I wish you good work Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Nice choice of topic Mark. Have you built a 41 Sqdn Phantom yet? As a nipper I got to clamber all over one. I had a chum whose Dad was a Chief Tech on the squadron. He gave my chum and I a tour one summer holiday. They were primarily a recce squadron at the time and we were shown some of the recce photos. Quite a buzz for a young lad. One of the current gate guardians is still marked up as a 41Sqdn Toom. Getting back to the Tornado. Are the markings on the fin the same on the port side? The only photo I took of her is from the starboard side like your reference. Hope you get started soon. Is that the newest release by Italeri? Cheers. Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber Command nut Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Coningsby is not that far from me, about an hours drive, so I take an interest in the local airfields and aircraft . . . Will be watching with interest if I may . . . Good luck with the build Ian Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 2 hours ago, geedubelyer said: Nice choice of topic Mark. Have you built a 41 Sqdn Phantom yet? As a nipper I got to clamber all over one. I had a chum whose Dad was a Chief Tech on the squadron. He gave my chum and I a tour one summer holiday. They were primarily a recce squadron at the time and we were shown some of the recce photos. Quite a buzz for a young lad. One of the current gate guardians is still marked up as a 41Sqdn Toom. Getting back to the Tornado. Are the markings on the fin the same on the port side? The only photo I took of her is from the starboard side like your reference. Hope you get started soon. Is that the newest release by Italeri? Cheers. Yep got a toom in camo and been zapped by a German sqn geedubelyer, Bomber Command nut and Anthony in NZ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Hi Mark, I'm looking forward to seeing you progress with this. I have it in the stash and am collecting all the aftermarket as it appears. Cheers, Tom Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 this is the reason for the delay, but now done so a tidy up and off i go KiwiZac, scvrobeson, Victor K2 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Lovely choice of scheme. I’ve spent many a day at Coningsby, indulging in photography at both ends of the runway. Sea this particular jet many times while it was deployed there. I’m counting the days till I can do it all again. It’s been too long, and I enjoy the peace and quiet of screaming typhoon engines too much. My ideal day out, a morning at Coningsby, followed by the afternoon at Lakenheath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 Me too its been too long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 guys 1 question for anyone who has seen her for real and photographed her are the insides of the airbreaks on both sides the same coloour, the reason i ask is i know 100% that the other special tonka from 41 had 1 airbreak white, then other was dsg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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