Revell 1/72 Tornado GR.1 – Converted to GR.4 617 Squadron RAF Lossiemouth
Hi There,
This was a holdover from 2020 as I was awaiting Euro Decals GR.4 Stencils to arrive as the kit ones were Bi-lingual in places.
The conversion kit came from Freightdog,
The Decals were Xtradecal X72216 RAF 2014 Update (I've got a Tucano with these in mind too)
Primed in UMP Primer.
Painted with Mr. Hobby Gloss Black, Colourcoats Medium Sea Grey and Light Aircraft Grey, Tamiya Nato Black, Neutral Grey, Matt White, Rubber Black, Clear Green and Clear Red.
Vallejo Silver and Aluminium, Xtreme Metals Aluminium, Steel, Burnt Metal and Jet Exhaust.
Clear coated with Windsor and Newton Matt and Gloss.
The Fin caused me a few issues when it came to the final coat. I hit it with two lightly misted coats of Mr. Color Super Clear then a wet coat and it was like I'd put a crackle glaze on.
I admit to user error here as the wet coat must have been too wet.
I micro-meshed it back very lightly when fully dry and then coated with Windsor and Newton.
Just about got away with it. Looks OK from 3 feet.
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Greg Kittinger said on January 20, 2021
Nicely done!
Alistair Gauld said on January 20, 2021
Thanks very much
John vd Biggelaar said on January 20, 2021
Very nice, Alistair.
I think even closer than 3 feet it will still look perfect.
Nice remembrance to the Dambusters.
Alistair Gauld said on January 20, 2021
Thanks very much for your kind comment.
When I first saw the scheme and it was a Lossie aircraft I knew it had to be done.
Tom Bebout said on January 20, 2021
Nicely done Alistair, she looks good from here.
Alistair Gauld said on January 20, 2021
Thanks very much
George Schembri said on January 20, 2021
Nice looking Tornado Alistair - I really like the art work on the tail.
I must have watched the The Dam Busters movie about half a dozen times.
Alistair Gauld said on January 20, 2021
Thanks so much.
It's a very well viewed film hereabouts.
Allan J Withers said on January 20, 2021
Nicely done Alistair, looks good, I like anniversary schemes !
Alistair Gauld said on January 21, 2021
Thank you very much
Robert Royes said on January 20, 2021
Terrific Tornado! Nicely done.
Alistair Gauld said on January 21, 2021
Many Thanks
Tom Cleaver said on January 21, 2021
Really nice work on this and a very good result.
Alistair Gauld said on January 21, 2021
Thanks very much
Spiros Pendedekas said on January 21, 2021
Nice Tornado, Alistair @alistairfgauld.
Definitely better than a three feeter!
What a motivation to proceed with my half finished 1/32 Mig Eater one!
Alistair Gauld said on January 21, 2021
Thanks very much.
Go for it you know you want to.
Cheers,
Alistair