Italari 1/32 Panavia Tornado GR1

[BarryW]

This morning I built up the engines but as they will be hidden I didn't build up all the detail. It was a little fiddly to install them but it all worked out well no fit issues at all. You can see how it looks now, below, and given how complex the engineering and a lot of parts being involved everything came together really well. No filler at all needed. There are still a lot of parts to add in due course to this area. Its worth noting that there are options for how the exhausts are displayed.


Then, just after finishing that something dropped through the letter box - Kits World 3 decals.
instrument panels

Seat belts

Nice to see that they provide some spares. That said there are no instructions at all, you have to somehow work out how they go. I will work it out but its very unlikely it will be as they envisaged as a lot of guess work will be involved, The seatbelts will be the most difficult to install. Below I have worked out where I think the various cockpit panels will fit.

I think the above is right but the details on the kit don't look much like the 'patterns' on the 3D decals.

These below I have no idea at all where they go. I might spot something later but right no, no idea,.


I have to say that my previous experience with the KW 3D decals has been negative and I found them rather inferior to the other brands like Quinta, Red Fox and Eduard, not just for the lack of instructions, but also the poor registry. At least they seem to have sorted out the registry.

[Jim R]

The decals look nice but without instructions they are going to be a bit hit and miss. Definitely a black mark for Kits World decals.

[scottie3158]

Coming together nicely the Quinta ones are the best I have always been happy with the few I have used.

[BarryW]

Today I got on with the wings which provide the full range of flaps and slat positions. As I want to take advantage of the swing wings given that it has a very good mechanism I am having the slats and flaps closed.

Below the parts for one wing, a lot more parts would be needed if the slats and flaps were to be open.

The swing mechanism is quite well designed. You need to be very careful to use the right parts the right way around, the instructions are of limited help so great care is needed.



A hot screwdriver tip is needed to fix the mechanism, Below you can see the stores connection points which will 'swing' as the wing position changes.

All the slats and flaps slot into position perfectly. No filler whatsoever needed. Tamiya quality fit and engineering with these wings.


I will be lightly going over both wings with a 2500 grit sanding sponge.

Below I have prepared the cockpit parts ready for painting. I will black prime first. The prep included sanding off detail where the 3D decals will eventually be added.

[Jim R]

That wing mechanism is a clever piece of kit.

[langy71]

BarryW
Based on what you've seen and built so far, would you recommend this kit to others? ... (seeing what you've done so far kind of makes me fancy grabbing one and having a bash ) ?

[BarryW]

BarryW
Based on what you've seen and built so far, would you recommend this kit to others? ... (seeing what you've done so far kind of makes me fancy grabbing one and having a bash ) ?

Yes most definitely. Not one for beginners but a very nice kit indeed.

[BarryW]

More progress

The fin has been assembled.

It had six very small p.e. parts to glue in place, each side. I am not a fan of p.e. but I managed these OK. I just hope they stay in place.



The wings went on well, a bit of fiddling around is needed to get them in the right place and a smidgen of filler was needed in places.



I will next be painting the cockpit parts next. More to follow.

[Jim R]

This seems to be going together very well Barry. All credit to Italeri, their kits can be of mixed quality.

[langy71]

BarryW, The Tonka is looking great fella, you're certainly whetting my appetite from one..

Have you looked at the 1/32 Spitfire's by Kotare ?... I'm currently working on one and totally love it..

Would love to see what boatman would make of one... plenty of scope for popping a small motor inside it and spinning the prop realistically.

[boatman]

HI Barry lovin this kit so far an the workins in the wings so it turns the weopons straight as the wings move this is just what ive been lookin for an to light it up with all its lights brillint when i go to hannants i will look one of these kits up i love kits that work an you sir are doin a grand job as i think it will be a challegen for me if i can get one an build it do you think its in my skill level ? or to hard for me ? as im not that as good a modeler as you as at times i lack confidence but you keep this brilliant model comin please
chrisb

[papa 695]

Just seen and caught up with this one Barry, cracking work so far. Looking forward to seeing more updates.

[BarryW]

HI Barry lovin this kit so far an the workins in the wings so it turns the weopons straight as the wings move this is just what ive been lookin for an to light it up with all its lights brillint when i go to hannants i will look one of these kits up i love kits that work an you sir are doin a grand job as i think it will be a challegen for me if i can get one an build it do you think its in my skill level ? or to hard for me ? as im not that as good a modeler as you as at times i lack confidence but you keep this brilliant model comin please
chrisb

Hi Chris

it is a complex kit and is certainly not one for beginners. It would be interesting to see what you could do lighting it up….

[BarryW]

BarryW, The Tonka is looking great fella, you're certainly whetting my appetite from one..

Have you looked at the 1/32 Spitfire's by Kotare ?... I'm currently working on one and totally love it..

Would love to see what boatman would make of one... plenty of scope for popping a small motor inside it and spinning the prop realistically.

I have a Kotare Spit in my stash, It’s a superb kit. The 109K they are producing will be an interesting one.

[langy71]

I have a Kotare Spit in my stash, It’s a superb kit. The 109K they are producing will be an interesting one.

Totally agree with you Barry, It literally 'falls' together and the attention to detail is brilliant.

I'm also looking forward to the 109..
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