41 Sqn Tornado ZA600

[markmarples]

well firstly thanks to everyone whos helped me collect bits and info

special thanks goes to Ian at Adastra Masks for making the masks and decals for me

this is the first of 2 special tornado builds that im planning the next being a F3

any way this is what shes ment to look like in the end



and this is what im using




3 kits just in case 2x italeri and 1 x airfix



aftermarket stuff

airwaves gr4 conversion
loads of resin
paragon wings aries seats
eduard F3 etch (for the undercart and airbreaks)
CLBS
loads




and finally the masks for Adastra, now i have never ever used these so this is a learning curve



well i just need to clear the bench of the hunter and tomcat then this will begin

[ArabJazzie]

Looking forward to this one Mark and will be using it for future info!
Arabest,
Geoff.

[markmarples]

Looking forward to this one Mark and will be using it for future info!
Arabest,
Geoff.

thanks mate, im just clearing the bench at the moment

plan is

wings, tub, body

im dreading cutting it all up

[Tug 747]

Could be a good one will be watching this with extreme interest

Doug

[markmarples]

well i couldnt resist starting

heres what the instructions for the paragon flaps say to cut out




and heres the first one, to say i was nervous is an understatement

[SHARFA2]

Will definatley be following this one Mark!!

[markmarples]

Will definatley be following this one Mark!!

thanks for your help with it

[Craig]

Great start! Can never have too many Tonkas

[Fumbles]

Excellent start with the flaps and slats.. I'm interested to see how your masks work. I love these detailed Tornado's.

[markmarples]

thanks guys

well last night i added the leading edges and filled the gaps, a bit more sanding needs to be done but they fit

and yes i have broken a ?bracket

[markmarples]

one wing virtually done

[markmarples]

well the wings are almost done but look ok primered

[Jamesv9820]

Mark,

You have the flap on the wing the wrong way....

[markmarples]

dont think so mate, its the same as the instrustions

[Jamesv9820]

I have done three of these in my modelling career and I can assure you it is the wrong way.



Hopefully you can see it in the attached image above...

[markmarples]

oh crap!

thanks mate, i think

this could be interesting getting them off again

[Jamesv9820]

No worries. Best of luck getting them off. Might be best to cut them off and remake the arms to the flap.

Also remember to make the wing pivot point larger by 2mm at the rear which will enable to you push the wing forward further as the original italeri kit's wing is too far back and has a gap at the front of the wing glove...

[markmarples]

lol 2 days work down the pan, oh well, they are off i have a tube of debonder and they have come off fairly easy will only a little damage nothing much

[markmarples]

well after the failure on the wing i have spent the afternoon re building it and it looks ok not perfect but im fairly happy



so while bits were drying i started the tub



test fitted with blue tac



im really not looking forward to painting this

[markmarples]

well ive been up all night throwing up hence im not at work, so while im felling ok

ive done a little of the tub, the side rails are from a f3 etch set, i cant find them on a gr4 piccy but im 90% sure they are there

bit more touching up to do and re painting of the black bits
next up, is the APU exhaust, and airbreak bays

[markmarples]

well ive got away with it with the wings i can take them in and out at will

[markmarples]

ok burner cans in, i thought they would be a straight fit, but no you have to extend the hole to get them in



and ive added the intakes and wing shoulders, all filled





more filling and sanding to come

[markmarples]

well it wont be long before she gets painted

[markmarples]

well ive finally managed to start the paint work

pre shadding




then a little medium sea grey




more later

[markmarples]

ok nose paint on and i think ive got the colour about right

and silver on, ive tried a few paints and i think chrome mixed with airframe aluminium is about right