R15 Eurofighter Typhoon
Completed: March 2018
My rating: 9/10
Therapy ratting: 7/10
I was well impressed with this aircraft when I first saw it for real at Biggin Hill last summer. Those little 'canard' wings at the front give some amazing handling characteristics. Yes it it can fly really fast (1,550 mph), but it can also fly extremely (amazingly really) at low speeds as well. A very impressive dexterity which accounts for its high adoption rates around the world.
Reference image
This very nice example is actually the Hasegawa version and this is the sort of look/finish I am aiming at.
The Revell kit is a budget version so I don't expect the same detail (or the rather tasty smoked canopy) but it is essentially the same kit and exceptionally good value.
Pit
Given the reference image I think thats a fair aproximation of a Typhoon cockpit given the age of the kit (2007). For OOTB at 1/72 its pretty good.
Nice to have the seat belt moldings which you can just about pick out with a detail brush. For the decals its best to cut them up into smaller sections and split the display screens separately.
The recesses for the screens are quite deep and relying on the decal glue alone is unlikely to work. I just fixed them on with some matt varnish which held them in place pretty well.
Well worth checking the ejector seat is fully stuck down to the floor. Its a tight fit and needs a bit of shoving down. The top sits very close to the canopy roof so if the seat is too high then you wont be able to shut the lid.
Armaments
The kit comes with a pretty impressive array of weapons for a budget kit. The 'Stom Shadow' cruise missiles are like small models themselves with a very good decal set provided.
The RAF Tornado Display Team at Biggin Hill Aug 2017.
If you get the chance do go and see them. Amazing flying.
(The only decent shot I managed to get. They move so fast!!)
A formidable range of armaments.
Taken in 2010 so a more advanced version
