SaintsPhil Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Well my first entry is going to be Airfix's wonderful new mould harrier GR7, finished as ZD408 from Op Telic, with the shark mouth. http://jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=84369&nseq=10 I'll post pics before I start but I'll be using decals and some bits, including fun pods from airfix club kit boxing of the old mould harrier in this scheme. I'm thinking I'll finish it in flight Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) Nice one Phil I think we are going to se a lot of Harrier`s in this G/B Les Edited July 9, 2012 by wellzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Yes Les I think we are! Maybe we should have got Airfix to sponsor it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi Phil, I think you're going to really enjoy the GR7 kit, I built it over Christmas/New Year, would have taken me a week if I had got my paint colours right first time. I'm looking forward to your build pics. Colin on the Africa Station My 600th post I belive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Happy 600th! This will be my 4th.... Number 3 is just waiting the finishing touches! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Nice one mate. Will be watching this 'mini' one unfold! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) Found a nice bit of art work of the jet while trawling for pics http://www.finesthourart.com/shop/iraqifreedom.jpg Incorrect weapon load mind!! Phil Edited July 10, 2012 by SaintsPhil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted July 15, 2012 Author Share Posted July 15, 2012 Well I'm all paid up, and here's the sprue shots: So I can crack on!! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 I'd better post a quick update before its done! This kit builds its self, probably helps that I've built a few.. Since taking the pic I've finished the airframe, and scribed some missing panel lines, next I need to detail the gunpod then it's ready for paint! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuprar Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Cor, you don't mess about do you lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 In fairness this kit goes together so quick I couldn't take my time! I wanted a nice quick build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) Looking good Phil I better get mine be for the G/B is over . Les Edited July 21, 2012 by wellzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Nice clean build so far mate. With the rate you are building this I expect you've nearly sorted the next update! Deacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Ok better stop and take a pic! Here she is so far: Dark Camo grey on undersides, I went with humbrol enamel this time as Xtracyrlix makes me swear... loudly! A much better result, even if it takes a while to dry! The smell reminds me of many happy hours modelling as a child, ones I'll regret when I'm old and have chronic lung disease I guess... Anyway masking for DSG next, I'll use acrylic for that I expect! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Looking good Phil Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Nice work Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deacon Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Nice and tidy Phil. Deacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Update time! DSG on, against my better judgement I used Vallejo Model air, not the best finish but it'll do! Detail painting done and a couple of gloss coats gets me here: Decals next! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellzy Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Looking good very good Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Nice work mate. I really ought to get my 48th one started! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 Thanks all! Didn't think I'd find much time to do anything this week but got decals on! Close up of that nasty grin! Just got a few more stencils to finish. This is the first time I've built the airfix kit as a 2 tone grey jet and I'm a bit dissapointed that, despite using Humbrol 156 for DCG the stencils almost blend right in! I used some from the club kit and they stand out much better. Just be warned a dash of white may be needed if you want the stencils to show up! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I like it, looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonP Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Blimey Phil you're a quick worker, better get on with mine. Nice work too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 That's one angry looking bird. I like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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