seanrgb Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Is there any aftermarket decals for the RAF Harrier in 1/24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeEaton Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I know the boys at the Harrier SIG did a 1/24 scale decal sheet but I think it was a limited time only thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 I know the boys at the Harrier SIG did a 1/24 scale decal sheet but I think it was a limited time only thing That was for the SHAR Jake, not the GR3. As far as I am aware there's been nothing in 1/24th for the Harrier. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeEaton Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Aaah yes!! Sorry! Didn't notice the 'RAF' bit So focused on the RN variants I totally forget about the GR's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 OK I have another question kit pit vs Heritage am pit which one is more accurate I have been looking at these But I feel the Kit version has better detail And I can drill out the gauges and add the decals round the back for a more real looking IP panel any thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 I purchased the 1/24 Heritage cockpit set for the my Airfix SHAR FRS-1. The resin seat in mine was a complete write off, not that it was malformed, just not very good. I did use most of the other parts, but only because I'd paid money for them and I wasn't about to chuck it out (which was my first thought.....) And that's a shame, I've got the Heritage resin TSR-2, and that looks really nice, although I've no built it yet. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 Yeah i'm having doubts about the set but i will use the seat and side panels and the back panel the rest i'll sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Dose any one do a FA.2 conversion for the 1/24 scale out of interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Yeah i'm having doubts about the set but i will use the seat and side panels and the back panel the rest i'll sell Heritage don't do themselves any favours with the quality of the pics online, but the only times I've ever seen quality pics of their stuff, the translucent quality of their resin makes everything appear softly detailed, and lacking in "something". I was also a bit perturbed by the amount of flash round some of the parts. Theoretically, the more flash, the poorer the mould registration, so I would guess (and this is just supposition) that the parts would be out of register. I'm happy to be proved wrong however, as I've not seen any of their stuff in the flesh, and am just going by quite a few other people's comments & pics on their own website. Your comments seem to back up my thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 I'll take some pictures later on and post them I have a set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Just as a Comparison, here in the Airfix seat I modified next to the unused Heritage seat: The flash on the heritage seat is quite bad, the belts are indistinguishable from the flash, and some of the detail is just wrong. I'm not saying that mine is completely correct, but still... Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 I'll take some pictures later on and post them I have a set Just out of interest and as prelude to the first Group Build, should the GR3 actually appear in "Modern"? More like Cold War surely?? :whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 My seats exactly the same lots of flash might have to go with the kit one and modify it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Is there any aftermarket decals for the RAF Harrier in 1/24 What markings are you after ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 Well to be honest I'd like to do mine in a Artic camo I'm not sure which squadron uses that has the artic camo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Well to be honest I'd like to do mine in a Artic camo I'm not sure which squadron uses that has the artic camo Number 1 Squadron would probably be the best bet. The arctic scheme was generally only worn during deployments to Norway and 3 and 4 Squadrons' GR3s were committed to Central Europe. HTH Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 In that case, you will need No.1 Sqdn markings from the original GR.1 issue kit. I should have some somewhere if it helps. The white paint is only a water based temporary paint, and is applied (to this day) when No.1 Sqdn is on detachment to Norway as they are tasked as part of a quick reaction force to NATO's northern area. [Edit: Richard beat me to it !] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted April 15, 2007 Author Share Posted April 15, 2007 Thanks Dave If you dont mind parting with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeEaton Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Dose any one do a FA.2 conversion for the 1/24 scale out of interest? Heritage Aviation does. It consists of some white metal vents and wing fences (?), a vacformed canopy (If anyone knows, why?), and also a resin nose, resin fuselage plug as well as decals for a 800NAS bird. As for cockpit, no sets are out, so you'd better get out your plasticard. Here's their online shop: Heritage Aviation As for their range...I'm a little touchy about getting some of it. I wouldn't mind hearing if anyone has had any experience with their 'Intake with dropped doors' set. Having said that, their undercarriage set looks pretty nice...especially since it's white metal which hopefully should be a damn sight stronger than the plastic kit version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticmad Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I have attempted to use the Heritage F/A-2 conversion in the past. None of the parts fitted the Airfix kit at all. I know that when you carry out conversions on kits that the AM stuff may not fit exactly, but the Heritage stuff was no where near, especially the rear fuselage plug. If you look at their seats for instance, the seat has a slight taper from the pan to the headbox. That is totally wrong. The seat pan from the front is square. You are better off detailing the kits seat. The only HA stuff I would ever consider using are the 1/24 Harrier wheels. Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil @ Flory Models Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Thanks guy, I would love to do a FA.2 in 1/24. It's just a case of finding the time, Perhaps I will take up model making as a hobby too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted April 16, 2007 Author Share Posted April 16, 2007 Bugger I have the seat , Cockpit set and the Dropped doors thingy's mind you I think i can get away with a few bits the rest I'll dump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeEaton Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 the Heritage stuff was no where near, especially the rear fuselage plug. Interesting. Have you got any pictures of your finished build? In what way was it a terrible fit? I don't mind it being a bad fit as I can easily sand and fill any seams, I just need to know if it's accurate and if there are any adjustments I need to make to that area (main gear well and airbrake) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Well I had a good look at my set and I have to say this will be a pig to fit , but I think I'll give it a go The set hasn't got too much flash on it But the mold of the cockpit is a bit on the bad side I'll have some pictures soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 Well I've been chopping and sawing and sanding And the Pit fits like a glove , the only thing is I just need to sand the r/h side panel so give me a few then what i'll do is take a picture with the kit pit then do one with the Heritage pit looks promising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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