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How to build the Revell 1/48 Tornado

10/6/2020

Over on Flory Model's is a five part video build of the Revell 1/48 Tornado IDS with a few clever hacks to get a better join in some of the awkward spots around the intake areas.

https://www.florymodels.org/vlog/2020/6/10/revell-148-tornado-ids-video-build

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Italeri 1/48 Reboxing

16/2/2017

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For a look inside the box of Italeri's latest release (rebox of there old IDS kit) pop over to our facebook page. Andy Hardwick will be building the kit as part of our IPMS SMW 2017 display.

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Airfix Model World

21/9/2016

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A member of the SIG, James Vaitkevicius, has produced a really great model, featured in this month's Airfix Model World. Grab a copy from your nearest shop and read his great article featuring his GR.4A, in 2 Squadron anniversary markings.

There is also a companion article with some great reference shots. "In Focus – Flying the Mighty Fin A serving Tornado GR.4 pilot describes what it’s like to fly and fight in the RAF’s stalwart ground-attack and recce asset."

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New Decals in 1/48 and 1/72 Coming Soon

31/5/2016

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Xtradecel have two new sheets coming out soon. In 1/48 there is one scheme:

Tornado GR.4 ZA548 31 Sqn 100th Anniversary Wg/Com J. Freeborough/Flt.Lt Lamb RAF Marham 2015

The 1/72 scale sheet has more options:

Tornado GR.4A ZA412 12 Sqn 100th Anniversary Flt/Lt S.A.Jenkins/ Wg/Co Nikki Thomas RAF Lossiemouth 2015.
ZA548 31 Sqn 100th Anniversary Wg/Co J.Freeborough/Flt/Lt Lamb RAF Marham 2015;
ZG750 XV(R) Sqn 25 Years on Operations from Op Granby, Desert Pink with shark mouth RAF Lossiemouth 2016.
ZD788 40 Years of Tornados Gp Capt H.Smyth/Wg/Co R.A.Connor RAF Marham 2014