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

Italeri 2521 - 1/32 Tornado GR.1 Desert Storm
Price:
NZD$126.01
Brand:
Italeri
Model:
IT-2521S
Condition:
Brand New
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Overview of the 1/32 Italeri 2521S Tornado GR.1 Desert Storm kit

This 1/32 injection-mould plastic kit depicts the Tornado GR.1 in Desert Storm livery and targets modellers focused on exterior realism and a showpiece build.

The Panavia Tornado GR.1 is a UK-developed multirole strike aircraft from the 1970s, featuring variable-geometry wings and twin-engine performance. It served with the Royal Air Force through the late Cold War era and took part in the 1991 Gulf War in roles including low-level attack, reconnaissance and SEAD missions.

Because of its 1/32 scale the kit uses multiple parts for fine external detail; expect to perform masking around the cockpit, careful fitment of movable wing sections if included, and significant surface finishing work. Period photos and paint references will help replicate Desert Storm camouflage and markings at this size.

Specifications

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

This large-format Italeri kit is aimed at modellers who prioritise display realism and who enjoy a substantial assembly and finishing project.

Yes, the Italeri 2521S is released in 1/32 scale to give a larger, more detailed representation than smaller scales.
Standard polystyrene cement or CA glue can be used for assembly; acrylic or enamel hobby paints suit the plastic components, with primer suggested for best adhesion.
The kit provides external detail, but builders seeking finer cockpit or undercarriage detail may opt for aftermarket resin sets or photo-etched parts depending on their display goals.
Expect trimming, sanding of seams, and test-fitting of major subassemblies. Good masking of canopies and panels is important to achieve crisp desert schemes.

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