1/32 Tornado GR.1 Desert Storm Scale Kit - Italeri 2521S  [IT-2521S]

Italeri 2521 - 1/32 Tornado GR.1 Desert Storm
Price:
CAD$103.86
Brand:
Italeri
Model:
IT-2521S
Condition:
Brand New
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Italeri 2521S 1/32 Tornado GR.1 Desert Storm kit summary

This injection-moulded 1/32 scale plastic kit represents the Tornado GR.1 in Desert Storm colours and is aimed at modelers who want high external fidelity and a substantial display subject.

The Panavia Tornado GR.1 was a British multirole strike and interdiction aircraft introduced in the 1970s, combining twin engines with variable-geometry wings. Operated by the Royal Air Force, the GR.1 served across the late Cold War period and was deployed in the 1991 Gulf War for low-level strike, reconnaissance, and suppression of enemy air defences.

At this large 1/32 scale the kit invites multipart assembly with careful surface preparation, precise canopy and cockpit masking, and attention to wing sweep alignment where applicable. Builders will benefit from reference photos and period paint guides to reproduce Desert Storm finishes and stencilling accurately.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/32
  • Assembly: injection-mould plastic kit
  • Material: plastic

A sizable display project, this 1/32 injection-mould kit suits modelers seeking a realistic Tornado GR.1 replica and a detailed building challenge.

This kit is provided in 1/32 scale, which delivers greater external detail and presence compared with smaller scales.
Expect conventional glue-and-paint construction with multiple subassemblies; sanding, filling and test-fitting are common steps for a neat finish.
The kit description does not list decal contents here; check the instruction sheet or manufacturer's box art to confirm included marking options.
Given the large scale and multipart nature, this kit is best suited to intermediate to advanced builders comfortable with detailed assembly and painting.
Use high-resolution references, pre-shade panel lines, and apply subtle weathering washes to keep the finish realistic without obscuring fine stencils.

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