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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Starbuck on July 05, 2020, 01:34:22 AM

Title: 1/72 EF-3A Tornado USAF Wild Weasel
Post by: Starbuck on July 05, 2020, 01:34:22 AM

The USAF considered several options to replace the F-4 Wild Weasel aircraft.  One proposal was to buy Tornado ECRs.  I made this as a multi-role aircraft, able to perform both Wild Weasel and Electronic Warfare missions.  The nose has been extended to house the larger radar for low level strikes and the EW receiver package on the tail.  I armed it similar to the desktop model used to promote the idea.  I picked a tactical paint scheme that seemed appropriate.  Markings are for a unit that performed WW missions during Desert Storm.
 Comments and critiques always welcome!

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Title: Re: 1/72 EF-3A Tornado USAF Wild Weasel
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 05, 2020, 03:29:56 AM

 :smiley:

Title: Re: 1/72 EF-3A Tornado USAF Wild Weasel
Post by: apophenia on July 05, 2020, 04:04:59 AM

Nice  :smiley:  And an almost-was rather than a whif  ;)

Title: Re: 1/72 EF-3A Tornado USAF Wild Weasel
Post by: The Big Gimper on July 05, 2020, 09:03:59 AM

Very nice build!

Title: Re: 1/72 EF-3A Tornado USAF Wild Weasel
Post by: elmayerle on July 05, 2020, 11:01:16 AM

Nice, very nice; though I expect EF-24A would be more applicable numberage (then again, they've been playing fast and loose there for a number of years, so....)

Title: Re: 1/72 EF-3A Tornado USAF Wild Weasel
Post by: Buzzbomb on July 06, 2020, 07:00:46 AM

Wow, the snout and tail change the look.

The Tonka'a A end appeared big enough normally, this has hit Kim Khardashian levels.

Nice work  :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: 1/72 EF-3A Tornado USAF Wild Weasel
Post by: finsrin on July 06, 2020, 11:00:03 AM

Shape, color, marking changes to Tornado look the business.   Like better than regular Tornado.   A fine build.  :smiley: