Italeri 1:32 Tornado GR.4

[Alun Wells]

Not sure if you are going to do any weathering in the cockpit but i can say that the side instrument consoles got quite grubby because of their flying gloves being dirty and the groundcrews gloves/overalls and some paint chipping (not a lot) did occur too.

Thanks Alan, found these, tomorrows task is to try and show some wear and tear
Cheers

[boatman]

PLENTY of lead in the nose Alun as im sure this will be a tail sitter without it an that would spoil the day but im looking forwards to seeing this built
chris

[Alun Wells]

Evening all and a Happy New Year to all.
First update for 2021
Slowly progressing, have started on tail plane elements, air brakes and engines. There is an option to have one engine out, displayed on a trolley, but not decided yet.

A lot of paint detailing to follow on the engine externals.

Added the rubber gater for swing wing.

Air brakes internal paint added. Cylinders in for paint.

PE parts added to tail
That's it for now, pleased to carry on with this in lockdown.
Cheers
Alun

[Alun Wells]

Hi All,
Thanks for looking in.
Have started on the engines, there are various options to decide on, one engine in and one out on trolley, deflectors open or closed, so will probably put both engines in, but took a photo in the trolley.
Closed up the office, still have some work to do before adding the seats and rear instruments.
Firstly the office closed up

Next the engine in trolley(fixed with pva temporarily)



Will start putting engines into rear lower body, however rear control surfaces have to go in first.
Cheers
Alun

[Tim Marlow]

Nice to see a bit more progress Alun. It looks to be quite a complex build.

[Alun Wells]

Nice to see a bit more progress Alun. It looks to be quite a complex build.

Hi Tim,
Yes quite complex, and instructions are a little ambiguous on some places.
Thanks for comments
Cheers
Alun

[Alun Wells]

Afternoon all,
A quick update:-
Have put the engines in lower fuselage, with rear control surfaces already fixed. Put the nose section on as a dry fit, a bit of fettling required to make a nice slide fit. Engine deflectors next which will be fiddly.


As you can see by mat and knife, it is quite a lump! Wings need to be assembled before top and bottom half are attached.
Cheers
Alun

[colin m]

I done a double take on those engines, I thought they were reference pic's at first.

[Alun Wells]

Afternoon all,
Been working on the wings, almost ready now for assembly, debating whether to paint and decal some parts before assembly, mainly due to the size of the thing.
Wings have flaps down, air brakes active and slats displayed. A few issues still with instructions, angles of slat and flap fixing, not really defined.
Added some pods to nose, and refuelling nozzle housing.
Further updates to follow. Thanks for all your viewing and comments, really appreciated.
Cheers
Alun

[Jim R]

Hi Alun
It's all looking very good indeed. Actually it looks rather complicated.
Jim

[Alun Wells]

Hi Alun
It's all looking very good indeed. Actually it looks rather complicated.
Jim

Hi Jim,
It is quite complex, and instructions need to be well studied.
Good to hear from you
Cheers

[Guest]

Progress looks great Alun. Looks to be complex and a big old beast!

[Alun Wells]

Afternoon all,
Bit of progress, put a few decals in place, almost ready for wing and fuselage assembly( screws mainly). Got the walkway decals to go on the wings to do next, undercarriage in progress.

Cheers for now
Alun
PS gone for the 617 Squadron version, 'Dambusters'