1:72 Tornado F.3 in Italian & Saudi Arabian AF

1:72 Tornado F.3 (Italian and Saudi air forces): a Mark I decal sheet

A set of modeling decals from the Czech brand Mark I in 1:72 scale. It is not a kit; it is an accessory that needs a Tornado F.3 model of your own. The sheet brings markings for atypical operators of this fighter: the Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) and the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF). These are machines that differ strikingly from the usual British RAF Tornados, so you can build a version rarely seen at shows. The same sheet is also made in 1:144 scale for smaller models, so pick the one that matches your kit.

The real subject

The Panavia Tornado F.3 (Air Defence Variant) is a two-seat interceptor with a variable-geometry wing, derived from the Tornado IDS strike version. It came out of international European cooperation and served for long-range air defense. The Italian Air Force leased F.3 machines for a transitional period, and the Royal Saudi Air Force operated them as part of its air defense.

Use

• Coat the surface with a gloss clear first, as a decal adheres better to a smooth surface and no silvering appears under the film.
• Release the decal in lukewarm water and move it into place; blot the excess water away.
• On the curved surfaces of the fuselage and on leading edges use a decal softener so that the film conforms to the shape.
• Once dry, go over the whole model with a clear coat, which seals the decals and unifies the surface.

Who it is for

• Modelers building the Tornado F.3 in 1:72 who want the Italian or the Saudi rendering.
• Collectors of atypical schemes and foreign operators.
• Those after a quality alternative to the decals from the box.

Decals are not a model. They call for a Tornado F.3 kit of your own in 1:72 scale, and clear coat and decal softener are not included in the package.