Aigore Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Well then...what to do while the Klear is curing on the F-2? Nuttin on the teli and nuttin new to watch on DVD and the GF is on the night shift.... I ponder for a full 10 minutes before I reach into my stash and clutch a new kit to start on!! For once I think I´ll do a jubilee machine actually! I prefer building operative fighters but this scheme is just too good looking not to be built! I´t the Tornado IDS from Italeri in 1/48th scale with that oh-so cool black panther on!!! Besides I found a couple of Martin-Baker bangseats lying around, I even found some PE but I´ll save that for a Tornado ADV in the future (heard nasty rumours about Hobby Boss doing one) Neat decals, eh? MY usual forrest of parts stuck on sprues and primed in black! Just happened to get som wings and fins glued together as well This will be a fun build, not a very ambitious one but pure fun! Other than the resin seats nothing else will go in the kit. The important thing is really the painting and decaling of it!! Cheers!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spooky 01 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Do You ever take a break.... Nice topic dude. I'm sure You'll be able to turn this pile of plastic into quite an eye-catcher. Good luck. "Check Six....." Spooky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 MMmm...this IS me taking a break ;) Can´t even remember when I had the time on my hands to sit for 3 days and do nothing but build!!!!! This is heavenly!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Maaaaan...c'mon, stop it!!!! how many kits?!? Fantastic, a Tornando...nothing coller than that!!!! I will be glued to the screen for your next installment.... Cheers dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 Relax bro, won´t be anything fancy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Relax bro, won´t be anything fancy ;) It's gonna be for sure dude....That scheme is gonna be a show stopper!!!! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alrite Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 (edited) Yes Aigore! Look forward to the build. Edited April 11, 2009 by alrite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D_IcarUS_ Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 (edited) Nice start as usual, Aigore. Edited April 11, 2009 by D_IcarUS_ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Thanx guys :) We´ll see how it turns out. Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Oh men a black panther tornado. I have one in the stash and would watch on your build for sure. Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 You´re welcome to, Eric BTW...it seems this IDS really is an ECR, the things you find while doing research Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Janne, Are you going to arm it with HARM missiles? Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PIERRE CHRISTIAN BAUDRU Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Good starting....I will follow this.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Janne,Are you going to arm it with HARM missiles? Eric Naw I think I´ll leave it in a clean configuration, tho I´ve seen pics of it with a HARM I´ll leave ´em out Good starting....I will follow this.... Thanx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 (edited) On with the Tornado! I´ve started detail painting the cockpit, just needs some clear coat and a wash followed by a dull coat and dry brushing Since it´ll be a closed canopy I won´t go overboard with detailing on this one. here´s some pics anyways! Cheers! /BTW Anybody know a good color for the harnesses on the bangseats? Kahkish? Edited April 20, 2009 by Aigore Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IronRaven Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 adorable seats !!! nice work man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanx Ironraven! Still a few things to do on them....but those paragon seats are really nice to work with, very crisp details! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paolo Maglio Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Aigore, I have some photos of this bird and a good walkaround, if you need some reference and have space in your e.mail account give me a call to paolomaglioATgmail.com Cheers PAolo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jack-Swiss Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Very nice work dude... I can't wait already for the next update! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sv51macross Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Aigore, sweet cockpit detail, really looks good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roccio Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Paolo, I need that informations too. I've got that box in my stash ready to be made! But I will do it in low viz grey so, if someone needs the decals... Stefano Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PIERRE CHRISTIAN BAUDRU Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Good job on this cockpit ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Thanx everybody :wacko: Now I´ve finished detail painting...I went for kahki harnesses on the bang seats :D I´ve put on a coat of Jlear and just waits for it to dry enough so I can put on a little wash! Cheers! Oh and Paolo....e-mail inbound!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Right.. Done with the weathering of the cockpit, since it´ll be a closed canopy machine I didn´t bother with too much details. The paragon seats are alright but I prefer seats where I can put on PE belts...I think that gives the seats more life. but as for this closed canopy one it works alright. Anyways here´s the IPs...note that I´ve only put a drop of clear coat on the instrument faces and no dials...don´t think they´d show very well so I didn´t bother with that detail. one of the Paragon seats And some assembly done....the seats are not glued in yet. And then I put the front fuselage halvestogether....eeeeeek I´d say that the fit of this kit is more aproximative than accurate..... Suppose I´ll end up doing some sanding and puttying on this one eh? Good grief..... I hope Hobby Boss releases their Tornados soon!! Must be better than this! And with the seats dry fitted... (yuk not a good fit) Well some progress at least Any input is welcome, Cheers!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
antony robertson Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hi I'm in the middle of building this kit, and went to stick the nose leg into its bay today only for the whole thing to come loose despite being secured with epoxy! May have just been me, but may be best to make sure its well secured! I'll put some pics of mine on when its finished! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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