Revell 1/48 Tornado IDS

[peterairfix]

My next wingy project.
I had this one six years when it first came out but failed miserably due to terrible fit issues and ended up chucking it in the bin.
Six years on I have more experience with these things so hopefully better luck this time round.
I will post spure shots later when I make a start.

 

[Jim R]

That tail decal could be a lot of fun
Jim

 

[peterairfix]

As promised plenty of plastic to keep me out of mischief for a while.
And the decals

 

[peterairfix]

Making a start on the cockpit I have ordered a set of seat belts as I am not a fan of moulded ones so I may stall for a bit until they arrive
But here's yesterday's work.

 

[papa 695]

Cracking start Peter.

 

[peterairfix]

Cracking start Peter.

Thanks
I must remember not use the like so much and give a proper reply.

 

[langy71]

Thanks
I must remember not use the like so much and give a proper reply.

I was sooo going to 'like' your post, but remembered it's not allowed anymore...

So I will say ..I totally agree with your post, and you've made a good start. Looking forward to seeing this progress, I've always liked Tonka's since I built the Panavia M.R.C.A. from Matchbox many years ago.

 

[peterairfix]

Finished the cockpit but still waiting on the seat belts.
Air intakes fitted.
And dry fitting the front fuselage

 

[Mickc1440]

I see what you mean about the tail decal, I was lucky with the F-16 I built and the 1/32 version as the tail can be left off.
Great start on your build

 

[JMARC]

Just stumble on your project .. Great start and you bet I'll be following your WIP ..Go,go,goooooooooo

 

[boatman]

LOOKIN good Peter will follow your build as you go so im pulling up a chair at the front to see the action
chrisb

 

[peterairfix]

Today's work so far the cockpit has been fitted and buttoned up and started on the rear bodywork.

 

[JMARC]

NNNNNNNNNNeat !

 

[peterairfix]

Some of the yesterday evenings work I have fitted the air intakes which is where I stumble on the last try.
And started on the exhaust.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking good so far. Great office work, and the airframe looks to be coming together quite quickly. Sure you’ll sort the intakes this time round as well. Great stuff Peter.

 

[Tworrs]

Looking good Peter, great progress there.

 

[Dave Ward]

Peter,
I've heard conflicting accounts of the intake problems on the Revell Tornado, some say it's really bad, others say with dry fitting & patience, it isn't really! I suppose second time around much more caution is taken in that area. I have the ADV version in the stash, and one of these days, I'll see what the fuss is about
Dave

 

[JMARC]

CCCCCCCCCCCool .. your getting there .. keep it up !

 

[Geoffers]

Making good progress Peter, looking good

Geoff

 

[peterairfix]

I have my seat belts so I have started to install them
All finished
And masking for paint