Eurofighter Typhoon
In 1983, Britain, France, Spain, Italy and West Germany formed a consortium to produce a European answer to the Su-27 and the Mig 29. France left the consortium in 1985 and Dassault subsequently produced the Rafale. In August 1986, Aeritalia and BAe got the first technology demonstrator known as EAP into the air. EAP tested the quadruplex Fly By Wire system and automated wing camber. However progress was slow and it wasn’t until 27 March 1994 that EF 2000, named Typhoon in 1998, first flew. (Germany was actually against the Eurofighter being named the Typhoon)
Typhoon is a twin-engine canard delta. It differed from Rafale and Sweden’s Gripen in having the canards set well forward. In 1995 the Typhoon was fitted with EJ 200, two-spool turbofan rated at 20 250lb of thrust at max speed. The ECR 90 multi-mode radar is supplemented by a “two-colour” Infra-Red Search and Track system. Fitted with the latest glass cockpit displays as well as Defensive Aids Subsystem that provides threat warnings and automatic countermeasures. Most systems are automated to reduce the pilot’s workload. Armament comprises a 27mm Mauser cannon, 4 AIM-120 AMRAAMS and 2-4 Sidewinder missiles. Max speed is rated at Mach 2 plus, service ceiling is 18287 m and rate of climb is 305 m/sec.
This is Italeri’s offering of the twin-seat Typhoon in 1/48 scale. The model depicts one of the prototype / flight evaluation aircraft used by the RAF. Weathering was kept to a minimum except for some streaks and leaks on the lower aft fuselage and burner cans. Model Master enamels were used to add colour to the kit. Panel lines were highlighted using a pencil.
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Simon Whitney said on September 22, 2014
Looks sharp Morne, nice and refined weathering.
Some nice pics too.
Nice posting Morne.
Morne Meyer said on September 22, 2014
Thanks Simon for the positive comments!
Craig Abrahamson said on September 22, 2014
Another beauty, Morne…stunning photos as well.
Morne Meyer said on September 22, 2014
Thanks Craig. Currently busy with a Huey Hog in 1/35 scale. Will post her in a couple of weeks.
Bob Bailey said on September 22, 2014
Another well-done beauty, Morne. Its clear……you only build prize winners.
Great work.
Morne Meyer said on September 22, 2014
Thanks Bob for that kind assessment of my abilities. Greatly appreciated.
Rick Wilkes said on September 22, 2014
Well done Morne,great build well photographed
Morne Meyer said on September 22, 2014
I appreciate the thumbs up on my build Rick.
Richard Mcstay said on September 22, 2014
Your spoiling us at the minute! Fantastic metal effects on the burners! Nice attention to detail to in the cockpit, and on the re-fuelling rod. And on the sidewinders! It’s all good Infact!
Morne Meyer said on September 22, 2014
Thanks Richard. After doing the Rafale I had to do a Eurofighter. Revell recently released the two seater. The detail is FAR beter than the old Italeri offering.
Douglas J Carlile said on September 22, 2014
how do you keep pouring these great models out so quickly?
Morne Meyer said on September 22, 2014
Thanks Doug. However, these are mostly old models I finished over the past 8+ years.
AL HOFFMAN said on September 22, 2014
This one is really outstanding Morne.
Morne Meyer said on September 23, 2014
Thanks Al for the thumbs up.
Rob Pollock said on September 23, 2014
Nice job. I built the Revell 1/32 kit once, but this Academy version seems better detailed.
Morne Meyer said on September 23, 2014
Thanks Rob. She must be HUGE in 1/32 scale. Italeri did a good job on this Typhoon. Very good decals. Kit lack a bit in detail if you compare it to Revell’s Rafale.
Rob Pollock said on September 23, 2014
Deinately some fit issues with the 1/32 kit. Best thing about it I seem to recall was a nicely detailed engine that could be displayed outside the aircraft on a stand.
Gregor d said on September 23, 2014
Yep its a beauty. Theres a ton of decals on this model and A LOT of detail painting. It all adds up to a great effort Morne.
Morne Meyer said on September 23, 2014
Thanks. The decals add a lot to the model. Thankfully Italeri did a good job on the decals!
George Williams said on September 23, 2014
Yet another classy looking model, Morne, I really admire the way you are able to achieve such consistently high standards.
Morne Meyer said on September 23, 2014
Thanks for the thumbs up on my build.
Frank Cronin said on September 23, 2014
Morne,
All of the above comments leave me only to say, OUTSTANDING
Morne Meyer said on September 24, 2014
Thanks for the vote of confidence Frank.
Tony Prince said on September 23, 2014
Very very nice Morne. Great finish & photos too. You might just drag me in to the modern era with your Typhoon!
Morne Meyer said on September 24, 2014
Thanks Tony. Give it a try any time. With your skill level it should look awesome.
Bernd Müller said on September 27, 2014
Guten Morgen mein Freund, your “jet department” is great as your “prop
collection”
A nice and clean build, looking really sharp ! Combined with great photography and an informative text. Well done, love the metallic effects on the burners.
My Girlfriend was stunned by your pictures ( she do a Photography hobby) i should ask you, how you did the pic with the hazy nose and back, but with a razor sharp middle part ??
Morne Meyer said on September 27, 2014
Guten Tag Bernd. I can’t claim any credit for the photos. I can only praise my trusty Canon A470 set at Super Macro setting for close up photos with a 1.0 – 4.0 zoom function.
Bernd Müller said on September 28, 2014
Hmmmmmm, better no super macro for me 😉
Morne Meyer said on September 28, 2014
I am sure your girlfriend, with her knowledge of photography, could be of great help. I went on the internet and got hints on how to use my camera’s close up functions. It was a simple solution in the end.
Bernd Müller said on September 29, 2014
Yes, i guess our Fuji Finepix is more capable, than we
think.