Joe's 1/72 Italeri Panavia Tornado ECR

[flyjoe180]

After a bit more sanding and some basic cockpit work to liven things up, the Tornado is now ready to receive it's canopy:

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[papa 695]

That's looking loads better with a bit of filling and sanding Joe

[flyjoe180]

Thanks Ian. We're nearly ready for primer! Found some ref pics of the model depicted.

Hope it turns out more like:
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Rather than the 2014 removal from service and disposal state:
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[flyjoe180]

For the main part the Tornado is ready for primer, but as you can see, the nose cone and probe will need some work first:

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Was hoping to have made more progress, but we're getting there.

[flyjoe180]

Still going to need more surgery on the nose, but I've got the weapons and under-wing stores ready for painting in the meantime
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[flyjoe180]

This is one of three builds that had an accident yesterday. I had rested a heavy box on top of my spray box and it slipped off (not unconvinced a certain cat didn't have something to do with that), taking this, the Hasegawa Tornado and another kit I was working on, with it. After extensive repairs it's primed with its weapons and ready for paint.

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That nose is going to require more work, I will replace the rubbish kit nose-mounted pitot tube with brass rod.

[yak face]

Ouch! Sounds like the sort of thing i do joe! Nice repairs though

[papa 695]

Looks like it's back on track Joe.

[stillp]

Good recovery Joe!

Pete

[Steve Jones]

Another great save Joe! Ever thought of playing for England in goal??:smiling2:

[flyjoe180]

Ever thought of playing for England in goal??:smiling2:

Thanks Steve. I think England may need a bit more than a goal keeper repair

[flyjoe180]

Paint going on in next few days, nothing to report other than a bit of pre-shading has been done.

[flyjoe180]

Still in the works, struggling to get model time but will try to complete before the end of 2018!