Alexander Sooo,
finally started this undertaking. Wanted to this already in October but University stuff got the better of me.
Planned lots of re-scribing, riveting, sawing of parts, and detailing. For many of the stuff I am going to orientate myself on this build review here: arcforums.com/forums..ng-for-132-finished/
In addition to all that remaking, I'm gonna saw off the elevons to position them in the rested position - I am still unsure about the ailerons though. Also detailwork in the landing gear bays.
Armament like in the main picture: 2 ASRAAM's, 2 BRIMSTONE racks, 2 Paveways, 2 fuel tanks and 2 METEOR's.
Already started the step of removing the panel lines. I am starting with the upper fuselage and move onto upper wings, lower wings then lower fuselage, with phases of detailwork in cockpit and wheel wells in between. So, lots of stuff even before the first paint or primer.
9 November 2020, 13:37
Daniel Not missing this! Approving the armament plan 👍
Alexander Thanks guys for being on the ride. 🙂 Progress is slow, but this was expected as it is my first time making such a massive surface rework - although still minor compared to many other projects on this site. 😄
I'm now on the riveting part on the portside of the upper fuselage, picture will come when I finished this side at least for the most part.
11 November 2020, 21:15
Nathan Dempsey Interesting weapons load. Can't wait to see more 🙂
11 November 2020, 21:35
Alexander Portside is almost finished. The only thing missing are a few panel lines and riveting here and there that follow along further assembling and some steps around the cockpit, airbrake, engine nacelles and vertical stabilizer that need to be done with a thin styrene sheet.
Did a preliminary panel line wash after superficial sanding of all the riveting to assess wether all of that is still visible...which it mostly is, quite satisfied with the result for now. Though I need to widen quite a few rivets that got too small due to the sanding, but that for later...
13 November 2020, 20:41
Slavo Hazucha Wow, that's a lot of work invested... Fighting and winning a slow battle of attrition here!😉 Following 👍 - as for building one, I'd definitely want to, but I'll chicken out and wait for a better model, probably...
1 January 2021, 22:47
Alexander Thanks Slavo, the battle had a slow ceasefire due to non-scale modeling reasons but I decided to return to the front - this time tackling the upper wings.
6 February 2021, 16:42
Daniel Fantastic detailing work alexander, thsi will look fantastic on the painted jet! cant wait
6 February 2021, 20:52
Slavo Hazucha Superb re-scribing and riveting, as daniel said, very much looking forward to the way you integrate it with the paint-job! 👍 What tools are you using?
8 February 2021, 21:24
Jos Jansen Great work with "Rosie" the riveter...definitely a build to follow!
8 February 2021, 21:28
Alexander Thank you Slavo and Jos, I am also keen to know how it all looks in the end 😄 .
Tools:
- for laying down the template a pencil (obviously 😄) and rulers, including a large flexible one for longer and/or curved areas (it's called "Curve-Ruler" and I bought it from PK-Pro, not sure if it's a specific model though). For Curved panel-lines Hasegawas photoetch templates. I use those things as a guidance for the actual scribing and riveting tools as well
- for scribing I operate in three phases: 1. Using a "Flexi-File" Ultra fine scriber (basically a holder with a replacable needle) for the first panel line, doing slow and careful and then more pressure. 2. A one-cast Vallejo scriber with a thicker point to enlarge the panel-line. 3. A Trumpeter panel line scriber for actually deepening the panel line
- for riveting I use two Rosie the Riveter's - one with 0.75 mm intervals and one with 0.6 mm. Since the resulting rivets are too small and shallow for my taste, as they probably would barely be visible with all that primer, paint and clear coat, I subsequently deepen them one-by-one with the Flexi-File scriber - more time consuming, but worth it in the end imo.
- For sanding I use a variety of stuff, sanding paper from the local hardware shop, Tamiya, Flory Models, etc.
8 February 2021, 21:40
GamerLevelDad Liking the work on the rescribing panel lines. I have an old tomcat monogram kit in my stash that I may do this to. I've never done it before. Yours is real inspiring to look at though.
Alexander Thank you GamerLevelDad and Clifford - hope you and your wife are doing good!
Making the rivets symmetrical on the left wing proved to be trickier than anticipated - ended up moving two of the "round rivet lines". Though I am quite pleased with the result now. Pictures'll follow tomorrow.
11 February 2021, 22:44
Nathan Dempsey Sublime riveting work. Can't wait to see the next steps.
11 February 2021, 23:07
Spanjaard amazing riveting. i have some plan to do a full paneling/riveting in an old model, so i will certainly watch with interest.
11 February 2021, 23:45
Alexander Thank you for the kinds words Nathan and Spanjaard!
I'm thinking if I should continue with surface preperation or with some other detailwork. I want to tackle the landing gear bays only when I'm finished with the bottom fuselage and wings, so I guess I'm moving on to the cockpit for now.
Clifford Keesler Stunning work so far. The wife and I are doing well. Thank you very much for your well wishes.
13 February 2021, 21:40
Alexander Thanks again for your nice comments, Daniel, Celliers and Clifford!
Remaking the canopy was quite difficult indeed, but I think I have the worst parts behind me. After a bit more sanding and Future the canopy will look much better, and it is okay-ish right now as well for me, no to bad considering all the putty and superglue dust that landed on it.
There is still some work to do on the outer part: riveting, scribing one or two panel lines and gluing another thin sheet on it, but I think I woll focus on the "inner values" for now. Meaning the inner canopy part which lacks a lot of details and needs considerable scratch-building.
3 March 2021, 12:46
Konrad - Damn how could I miss this.
Awesome work on the canopy Alexander awesome work 👍!
6 March 2021, 22:16
Jos Jansen That canopy is simple awesome....poooah incredible mate!
Daniel Crazy stuff, looks like space engineering 👍 I see a real show stopper coming here 🙂
7 March 2021, 10:12
Alexander Thanks alot mates! Was the first time I actually did more than significant scratch-building, so I am proud to have achieved something y'all seem to like.
7 March 2021, 11:01
Nathan Dempsey Yes, definitely nice and busy. The cockpit on mine is toylike by comparison🙂
7 March 2021, 14:59
Alexander Well, this is what Italeri delivered on default in your case, and so did Revell in mine. But you still made a very presentable model out of it. And thanks for the compliment. 🙂
Alexander Grivonev This looks like serious dedication, gotta love honest craftsmanship, effort and eye for detail 👍👍👍
8 March 2021, 13:15
Slavo Hazucha Wow - the re-scribe was a job requiring some true grit, but the canopy is an entirely new kind of beast... literally, I am stunned & intimidated by what I see - in terms of determination and result as well! 👍😉
Konrad - That is something special in a positive way👍! Awesome detail work. Looking forward to the painting process 👍!
19 March 2021, 16:20
Alexander Thank you both Marco and Konrad! Painting is not too far off, the biggest "obstacle" on the way is the instrument CPU inside the windshield, this needs some extensive detailing as well. Both the cockpit tub and ejector seat should be relatively straight-forward in comparison.
Slavo Hazucha Go on, I´m cheering on the side, still watching in awe, really looking forward how this rainbow of colors & materials will look in final paint 👍
21 March 2021, 13:05
Alexander Well, it will be replaced by another rainbow of colours and materials, as the reference pictures show (kind of). 😄
Happy to deliver to the cheering crowd. 🙂
Alexander Thank you very much Spanjaard and Clifford! I also think that the ejection seat is the small highlight here, mostly because how lifelike the seatbelts and cushion look to me.
3 April 2021, 09:05
Slavo Hazucha Excellent progress in the pit 👍 you probably used more different materials than the original aircraft in scratch-building all those details, great devotion & outcome!
@WhiteGlint: yeah, that for sure. But most of the hard work lies behind me, the only major step now is the landing gear with the bays and doors. After that it's just minor stuff here and there and probably some significant filling and sanding to get the fuselage parts together nicely.
Spanjaard stunning scratch details, all over the place. this baby will look nothing like the original kit did... wow.
3 August 2021, 12:22
Alexander Thanks alot for your nice words Spanjaard.
Yeah, I also get the feeling now. I am really curious how it will look finished, will definitely make some comparative pictures with my older Typhoon.
Alexander Mates, the rework is now almost finished! With the exception of some smaller parts and areas, including the two DASS pods, every part has now been reworked with riveting, scribing and scratch building. Now it is time to put the other wave of pieces in to the paint booth before continuing with the fuselage assembly and the last reworking steps.
8 August 2021, 17:16
JEAN-LUC LELODEY you are the king of scratching, compliance and information research. well done
8 August 2021, 17:30
Alexander Thats a great compliment JL L, thank you a lot! Though I must humbly remark, that probably still have to learn quite a few things in these regards.
Slavo Hazucha Amazing stuff! At this rate of scratch-techniques display, I'll have to start learning additional languages due to acute lack of unrepeated English terms of praise. 👍 Hardly ever was both the beauty & the suffering of this hobby been expressed better than in these pictures... 😄
Alexander Thank you very much for your words of praise Clifford, Slavo and David!
@Slavo: "beauty & suffering" is a perfect description of this build, though I still had a lot of fun with all the scratch building. And the finish line is already viewable at the horizon, after the fuselage assembly it should be rather quick in terms of painting and weathering.
8 August 2021, 21:19
Richard Sellei Wow ... i drop my mind over the window 😄 Its ....ng cool 🙂
i would ask Alexander, what you use for wire holder?
8 August 2021, 22:41
Alexander Thanky Richard!
What exactly do you mean with wire holder though?
8 August 2021, 22:44
Richard Sellei i think on the last pic of ur albums, i see the red wire, and what is on the wires...masking tape?
8 August 2021, 22:48
Alexander Ah that - yes, that is just masking tape. It is held initially via cyanacrulate glue, else it would not hold strong enough. After that though I just wrapped it around the wires.
8 August 2021, 23:13
Richard Sellei Great 🙂 Thanks 🙂 its looks great 🙂
Go ahead, i take a seat and waching teh results 🙂
8 August 2021, 23:14
John The before and after photo is striking - just fantastic level of detail! You will have to display that model over a mirror to fully appreciate it.
Neil Just been through whole album, learning as I go... I'll just say I'm in awe of work like this. Some of you guys on here are engineers really. It all looks simply stunning Alexander ?
I wanted to say that the project will be on hold for now. I will be away for almost a year and therefore not able to pursue this hobby during this time. I tried to get this finished before I leave, but my assessment of time is not the best, and I would rather give this beast of a project the attention it deserves, rather than hastily finishing it and leaving mistakes along the way. It was a hard choice, but don't be worried - next year I will definitely finish the Tiffy, as well as some other projects I have.
In the meantime I will observe the other artists on this site, and learn a thing or two, I'm sure.
Thanks mates for your attention and support in this project!
18 August 2021, 20:04
Vincent Well good luck with your assignments and we will patiently wait for the return!
18 August 2021, 23:59
Clifford Keesler Take care of yourself, and we will see you when you get back, will anixiously await the completion of this fantastic project.
19 August 2021, 01:05
Spanjaard we will certainly wait to see this beauty finished. and good luck 🙂
Slavo Hazucha This build & thread really is a gift that keeps on giving!!! 😉
Along the main plane build, one would think it impossible for the armaments to be but a mere side-show, but here we go - excellent job on the AA package, especially like the Meteor side-intakes 👍
19 August 2021, 12:21
Konrad - Awesome Alex just awesome!
So many details to Look at, I'm really looking forward to the final rollout.
19 August 2021, 12:35
Alexander Thanks a lot guys, I appreciate your support and your nice words! 🙂
20 August 2021, 22:41
Schnemat Incredible work! I'm sure it will pay off in the end, this will be one goodlooking typhoon!
21 August 2021, 10:07
Maciej Bellos We will be waiting rather impatiently for your comeback Alexander. Good luck with whatever keeps you away. Cheers!
21 August 2021, 10:59
Daniel 1 year? Thats quite a while...I will be here when you blow the dust off again 🙂
Your weaponry looks stunning, the stencil effort was absolutely worth it 👍
tyu Great job! I guess I leave my Eurofighter kits untouched after seeing this...
8 September 2021, 07:06
Alexander Thanks Alexander and tyu!
No need to tyu, there are a lot of other great Typhoon builds on this website, I'm sure your's will make a great addition.
Alexander Mates, I hope there are still people left on the spectator seats for the last part of this marathon of a build.
After getting back to the bench I was at first very busy of cleaning up all the problem areas of the plane. Next were the final surface details, many of them scratch-built as well. Hopefully my clean-up will be sufficient or at least only minimal needed. In that case, I would be racing to the finish line with painting the actual plane. Only relatively minor steps after that.
Alexander Thanks mates for all the nice comments!
Main paintjob is done, but smaller detail painting, the engines and post shading remain. Pictures will follow soon.
19 May 2022, 19:55
Alexander Save for one or two miniscule details, I am completely finished with the paintjob now. The plane is waiting for the gloss coat to dry, so I can begin decaling fuselage, pylons, and remove before flight covers.
24 May 2022, 10:15
Konrad - Ok that is indeed visible! Let me say hmm…
Absolutely stunning and awesome!!!👍🏻
Alexander Soo, after all this time its finally done. I have yet to make the full photo shooting to show off all the details on the finished model, but I will see when time and lighting conditions are suitable for that.
As for now, there is one picture of the finished model here so you can get a glimpse of the finished product. Stay tuned for the final pictures!
28 May 2022, 13:53
Maciej Bellos Looks stunning despite having just one shot!
Pantelis Antonoglou Absolutely fantastic!!! I love the detail level of this build!
28 May 2022, 15:13
tyu Very nice added detail. I just don't get the raised flaperons for a parked Typhoon. The vast majority of pictures at rest show flaperons neutral or dropped, never raised. I don't have the reference book you used at hand but online pics are NOT showing flaperons in raised position when parked. Normally gravity would do its work and they would be in a lowered position. Could you explain the reason why you went for the raised flaperons?
@tyu
In my reference book, a lot of the parked typhoons have the elevons in the raised position in fact. I also read somewhere that that is the neutral position. However, you are correct that a lot of online pictures show them in the default drooped down position, and I have this in my book as well. I even have a picture of both dropped and raised elevons at the same time. Maybe it has to do something with hydraulics specific to the Tiffy? Anyway, couldn't find anything concrete, but I decided to depict the Typhoon this way to add more interest.
Nathan Dempsey Looks great & I really like the load-out too. Can't wait to see more pics.
28 May 2022, 18:09
tyu Thanks for the explanation, maybe I should buy this reference book. All I can find online that flaps AND flaperons can be both raised while parked, but not only raised flaperons. I'll take the easy way out on my build and go for the more common neutral variation, can't go wrong with that.
28 May 2022, 18:32
Alexander Thank you Robin and Nathan!
And no problem tyu, good luck with your build!
Taylor Durbon Reference build for every Typhoonlover. Stunning!
5 June 2022, 13:30
Alexander Thanks for the flattering words, Taylor!
5 June 2022, 14:06
Petar Žorić Amazing Typhoon man, and those rivets required serious precision, let's see those studio photos! 😄
8 April 2023, 21:54
Petar Žorić I'm going through the pictures and cannot believe how much additional work you did. It's inspirational man!
8 April 2023, 22:00
Alexander Thank you for your kind words Petar! Sometimes, I even needed to redo some of the rivets.
And what can I say, the base kit is not necessarily that detailed that it's sufficient for my taste 😄
I'm also not the first one, there are a couple other builds out there that also detailed the Revell Tiffy, I recommend you check them out.
For example this one, the main inspiration for me: arcforums.com/forums..ng-for-132-finished/
or this one I found recently (though it's in German only): modellbaufreunde.net..lug-1-48-revell.html
9 April 2023, 09:47
Petar Žorić I have revell euro fighter 1/72 in stash, so this, alongside with your album will be great for referencing, and in the end if it's as half as detailed as yours, I will be happy, thank you very much 🙂
11 April 2023, 16:06
Alexander Thank you very much for these flattering words, I'm sure you will make a great model - good luck with it!
Alexander
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Slavo Hazucha
Daniel
Jos Jansen
GamerLevelDad
Spanjaard
Clifford Keesler
Konrad -
Nathan Dempsey
Alexander Grivonev
Marco Preto
Robin (WhiteGlint)
Lenny Hoffmann
JEAN-LUC LELODEY
Richard Sellei
John
Neil
Vincent
Schnemat
Maciej Bellos
Pantelis Antonoglou
Petar Žorić