Finished Tornado ADV - 1/48 Hobby Boss

[Caledonia]

Hi all, attached below is my latest modelling effort, its OOB except for the Pilots which came with my Royal Navy Phantom but which you had not to use - confused, so was I.

Hope you like the Tornado. Can't post these without a special thank you to Allyne (flounder-al) for his invaluable support based on his working on Tornados - thanks Allyne

Cheers Derek

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[treyzx10r]

Derek nicely done ,especially the reverse thruster scorching ! 5stars from me

 

[Fenlander]

Absolutely stunning work Derek, without doubt a full 5* jobbie. The detail you have added with the superb paint and weathering job has truly brought this to life, outstanding. All the pics are great but I love the view down into the cockpit, number 4, and that seriously gorgeous back end in the third from last. Certainly another one to be proud of.

 

[Caledonia]

5 Star thanks guys.

Trey, the scortching was hand painted (not very good at hand painting) I used Tamiya Titanium Silver X-32 all over, gave is a coat of Micro Gloss; masked off and then painted Titanium Gold. X-31 Then used Citadel Asurmen Blue wash. Cheers Derek

 

[Ian M]

Derek! I didnt think I would say it but you have out done yourself! That is a beautiful job. Everything about it just screams master class. The build the detail and last but not least the paint.

If I could give you 6 stars you would get them with a smile. Sorry but you will have to make do with 5!!!

Well done That man. Sooooooooooooo whats next then?

Ian M

 

[Gern]

That's a beauty Derek. ***** from me too.

Gern

 

[msm2]

Five Stars from me too. Its is stunning.

Tony..

 

[stona]

I can't say more really. That is a beauty,very well done.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Gomer Pyle]

Great looking bird, Derek! Very nice weathering indeed.

/Daniel

 

[tr1ckey66]

Excellent Tornado Derek - the cockpit and weathering are outstanding.

5 stars from me too.

Cheers

Paul

 

[AlanG]

Looks fantastic Derek. Well chuffed for you.

 

[spanner570]

To quote the Front Page Daily Mirror after Dunkirk in 1940...'Bloody Marvellous'

Nice one Derek, big 5 from me too!

Ron

 

[Caledonia]

Thanks lads, only problem is I don't know where to store all those stars you have so generously given me. I appreciate all of your comments, especially as they come from some master modellers. Thanks again. Cheers Derek

p.s. Ian M have just posted my next project in 'Under Construction'

 

[yak face]

Hi derek , not been on much recently so missed this til now, what a superb job youve made as always, excellent weathering on the fin and reverse thrust buckets. looking forward to the next one, cheers tony

 

[Caledonia]

Hi Tony, been missing your models lately, what are you working on just now. Knowing you the first half dozen will do. I appreciate your comments very much. Cheers Derek

 

[yak face]

Hi derek, ive not been doing any modelling for ages, My dad recently passed away so ive not been in the shed at all for a couple of months. The thing thats in progress at the mo is the 1/48 yak 1 and lily litvyak figure for the GB, ive still got another 6 weeks so i might get it done in time!!After that i think i might start my 1/32 wedell williams 1930's racer and put with it a figure of the fascinating but eccentric col. roscoe turner complete with pet lion cub ( google it - he was madder than a box of frogs!!) and no doubt ill have a few others on the go at the same time , after all ive got a varied stash to choose from! cheers mate tony

 

[Caledonia]

Hi Tony, very sorry to hear about your dad, please accept my deepest sympathies. Glad to see you are back on the modelling trail, its a great way to escape from the real world for a few hours. Keep your pecker up mate. Cheers Derek

 

[yak face]

Thanks derek , much appreciated. cheers tony

 

[colin m]

I've only just caught up with this build and have to say the level of realism (is that really a word?) is incredible. You've bought a difficult colour right to life. One to be proud of.

Regards

Colin M........

 

[Caledonia]

Hi Colin, glad you like it. It was a funny kit, superb wings, then they leave an ugly hole where the HUD lense should be, also they didn't supply enough Decals, plus a few other niggles. Cheers Derek