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BAE Tempest II - Restoration of the old 2006/7 build.

Started by Chris Payne, January 11, 2020, 02:21:56 PM

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January 11, 2020, 02:21:56 PM Last Edit: January 11, 2020, 02:45:15 PM by Chris Payne
Way back in 2006/7 I built my interpretation of the BAE Tempest II in 1/72 scale based on an old AVPRO FOAS artwork.


This was the finished result.








The model survived very well over the years with no breakages but over time the varnish started to go a bit funky and last year stated to go brown.

I decided that a repaint was in order as the model itself was still in very good condition and could easily last another 13 years or so.

The scheme has now been changed to fit in with current trends,











Enjoy.
Chris.

2014 EKFP Total = 8
2015 EKFP Total = 6
2016 EKFP Total = 2
2017 EKFP Total = 7
2018 EKFP Total = 3

kerick

#1
January 11, 2020, 02:40:22 PM
Very nice!
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

philp

#2
January 11, 2020, 02:45:14 PM
Definitely nice.
Phil Peterson

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chrisonord

#3
January 11, 2020, 03:06:37 PM
Very nice Chris,
I did one  a while  back but using the trumpeter  j-20 . Nothing as unique and ambitious as yours  just a coat of current issue  grey and some  RAF  decals  :thumbsup:
Chris
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If you cant eat it hump it or fight it,
Pee on it and walk away!!

DogfighterZen

#4
January 11, 2020, 03:25:57 PM
Very nice indeed! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
"Sticks and stones may break some bones but a 3.57's gonna blow your damn head off!!"

Chris Payne

#5
January 11, 2020, 03:44:53 PM
Cheers guys.

It is a kitbash using a YF-23, an SU.34, plenty of filler and some plastic card.

I have even found the photos from the original build on my laptop.
Chris.

2014 EKFP Total = 8
2015 EKFP Total = 6
2016 EKFP Total = 2
2017 EKFP Total = 7
2018 EKFP Total = 3

comrade harps

#6
January 11, 2020, 04:00:49 PM
Elegant beauty  :wub:
Whatever.

kerick

#7
January 11, 2020, 04:21:13 PM
What paint color is that? Looks great!
" Somewhere, between half true, and completely crazy, is a rainbow of nice colours "
Tophe the Wise

Tophe

#9
January 11, 2020, 11:29:26 PM
[the word "realistic" hurts my heart...]

Hobbes

#10
January 12, 2020, 12:42:51 AM
Well done, both on the build and the repaint.  :thumbsup:

zenrat

#11
January 12, 2020, 01:09:53 AM
I thought I recognised the nose.
It looks great.  I like paint job #2 better than #1.
Good job.
:thumbsup:
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

kitbasher

#12
January 12, 2020, 01:15:20 AM
 :thumbsup:
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PR19_Kit

#13
January 12, 2020, 01:34:22 AM
Those AVPRO ideas were always inspirational, and your version is even better!  :thumbsup:

And as Fred says, the new 'charcoal' scheme looks the business.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Chris Payne

#14
January 12, 2020, 01:56:27 AM
Cheers guys.

The paint used was Hataka FS36170 Have Glass Grey.
Chris.

2014 EKFP Total = 8
2015 EKFP Total = 6
2016 EKFP Total = 2
2017 EKFP Total = 7
2018 EKFP Total = 3
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