This sheet for the 1/72
Tornado modeler. No specific kit is mentioned in the instructions, but the
newest at this point in time is by Hasegawa. Both Monogram and Airfix have
produced Tornados as well. The sheet contains the unique markings and
insignia for five aircraft. All of them are painted in the medium sea grey
scheme with which they ended their operational career. Some of these planes have
dark sea grey radomes. Stencils can come from either the kit or a dedicated
Tornado stencil sheet (such as Eurodecal 72-118).
The
first option, with all the red on the fin and spine, is from XV(R) squadron at Lossiemouth in 2015. This aircraft celebrates the unit's 100th anniversary.
Next is a fairly standard looking plane from 41(R) squadron
based at RAF Coningsby in 2015. It also carries 100th Anniversary markings.
Third up with the green, black, and white fin with green
spine is a 12 squadron aircraft, also celebrating 100 years in 2015. It was also
based at Lossiemouth.
A 31 squadron aircraft is next and it isn't celebrating
anything. It was one based in Italy during Operation Ellamy in 2011.
Finally a 617 squadron plane based at Lossimouth in 2013/14.
It commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Dam Busters raid during WWII.
Typical of Euro Decals the sheet is superbly printed. You are
provided with full color markings placement and a little about each option. This
makes for a great kit for your next 1/72 Tornado build.
June 2019
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sheet
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