PlaStix Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 As expected Giemme, your progress looks stunning. The paintwork is brilliant and your detailing top notch as always. Not far to the finish line now! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 3 hours ago, Leonl said: The cockpit looks awesome, the detailing really enhances the appearance.... Cheers Leon, thanks I'm pretty pleased with the cockpit, although there's a small white debris that got stuck on top of the HUD and I don't seem to be able to remove it 2 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Wow, Giemme, She has really taken shape. As Leon said the office looks awesome, and tidy too, no empty crisp or choc bar wrappers floating around. The silvering, well to the MK 1 eyeball who is going to notice. Nearly done then mate. Simon. Thanks SImon The pilot must have been a cleaning maniac 2 hours ago, PlaStix said: As expected Giemme, your progress looks stunning. The paintwork is brilliant and your detailing top notch as always. Not far to the finish line now! Kind regards, Stix Finish line approaching fast indeed, Stix! Thanks for your comment Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I love the papers on the cockpit coaming. Nearly there Giemme! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Giemme she is looking bloody lovely! As we are in sight of the end may I ask what is next, I think you mentioned it may have a spinny thing on the front??! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 3 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: I love the papers on the cockpit coaming. Nearly there Giemme! Pretty happy about it, actually. Thanks Cookie! 1 hour ago, rob85 said: Giemme she is looking bloody lovely! As we are in sight of the end may I ask what is next, I think you mentioned it may have a spinny thing on the front??! Rob Cheers Rob, thanks! Of course you may ask about my next build, but ... I think I'll tease you (and the others) a bit more Here's a little hint: I said earlier it's going to be multiple propellers; actually two propellers, one each aircraft .... Ciao 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 You bounder! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Holy mackerel she looks wonderful. that canopy and cockpit are fantastic. Bravo. john. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 1 hour ago, rob85 said: You bounder! Rob 55 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: Holy mackerel she looks wonderful. that canopy and cockpit are fantastic. Bravo. john. Cheers John, thanks, glad you like her! Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Lovely! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Very nice! I didn't realise they had released the Harrier as a GR9 in 1/72. I've made the GR1 and the kit is excellent. I like your paint work! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 7 hours ago, keefr22 said: Lovely! Keith Cheers K, thanks! 6 hours ago, Murrodels said: Very nice! I didn't realise they had released the Harrier as a GR9 in 1/72. I've made the GR1 and the kit is excellent. I like your paint work! Thanks for your comment, Murrodels! Harrier is a whole new world for me, and I stumbled into this kit by chance, not really looking for it. Nice one, with a few issues Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 23 hours ago, Spookytooth said: no empty crisp or choc bar wrappers floating around Don't give him ideas!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Leonl said: Don't give him ideas!! No worries Leon, I'm done with the cockpit Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Looking very nice indeed! The Airfix GR.9 makes up into a splendid little bit of Harrier, donnit? Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 19 minutes ago, Navy Bird said: Looking very nice indeed! The Airfix GR.9 makes up into a splendid little bit of Harrier, donnit? Cheers, Bill Thanks Bill, much appreciated! This kit definitely builds into a convincing GR.9 ... with a few additions Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene K Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 On 2/6/2017 at 2:43 PM, giemme said: I think I'll tease you (and the others) a bit more Here's a little hint: I said earlier it's going to be multiple propellers; actually two propellers, one each aircraft .... Hmmmm.... . Looking at the Harrier nearing final, I'm truly blown away by your craftsmanship and attention to detail. Gene K 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Thanks Gene! Not much before I put everything together, but I still have to come up with an idea to make the kit PAVEWAYs more similar to the real thing ... Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) Hi everybody; almost done with this, and lots of pics to show I've completed the weathering; here's a quick overview on exhaust staining I airbrushed a very thinned mix of Tamiya Flat Black, German Grey and Deck Tan at a very low pressure (0.3-0.5 bars). Then added more Flat Black to go over the heat plate, and finally more Deck Tan for the central part of the staining. Here's port side Some odd oil streaks added too, using both black tempera and a mix of Raw Sienna and Bruno Van Dick oils Hot and cold nozzles weathered accordingly (some highlights with a mix of Italeri Flat Steel and Lifecolor Gloss White, and a dark acrylic wash) Anti collision light added on the bottom, glued in place with a drop of CA gel; you may remember I cut off the moulded part and scratch built this form clear sprue Similarly, I scratch built the nose ARBS, giving it a rounded appearance and painting it with Tamiya Clear Blue In place I then added the nose lens (again, if you remember, scratch built vacuforming a piece of clear plastic) Speaking of clear parts, I realized (quite late) that Airfix didn't bother to reproduce the wing tip green lights in any way, so I decided that at this stage the best thing would be to paint them on. A little masking: I sealed the masks brush painting some Future along the edges; I then brush painted a black coat (Lifecolor Matt Black), followed by Tamiya Clear Green. turned out way too dark, so I brushed on some Lifecolor Light Green and another coat of Clear Green Unmasking (still a bit dark) Some paint leaks on the bottom side - I fixed that scraping the excess away with a pointy toothpick There are also two yellow light son the wingtip, which I painted with a coat of Lifecolor Sand Yellow followed by Tamiya Clear Yellow; here's the completed wing tip, showing also some weathering: Anti-collision lights painted; top one with Tamiya Clear Green and Italeri Flat Steel Bottom one with Tamiya Clear Red and again Italeri Flat Steel Look, she's on wheels! ... and outirggers Completing the installation of the hanging bits and nozzles: Nearly there, as you can see. Now, while I decided I'll leave the Sidewinder launch rails empty, I still have to complete the PAVEWAYs. I made a start on the modifications needed to make them look like RAF PAVEWAYs: These should be the GPS bumps. There's another bump along the missile head, which i tried to reproduce using ... well, a cannon barrel coming from a ME109 kit. Cut in two pieces: Both ends rounded using my ETS: I scoured a locating seam in the missile and flattened one side of the bump (more ETS action ) and glued in place with some CA. Once dried, I went along the bump edges with Tamiya Green Cap. (EDIT: I forgot to add next pic in the original post) The toughest part to reproduce is the top hump, which has a very peculiar shape; so I started from again some leftovers: Roughly giving them a shape and adding more plastic on the front part (using both CA gel and Tamiya Green Cap to glue them in) To be continued, of course ... Any comments welcome, as usual Ciao Edited February 13, 2017 by giemme 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NontasB Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Giorgio your Harrier is awesome!! I'll keep your RAF GBU's convertion photos for reference when I'll start my Harrier GR9. Very insiping work overall!! Regards, Nontas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 She looks stunning!! You have made grey really stand out as a colour . Seriously great work giemme and chuffed you're adding even more!! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, NontasB said: Giorgio your Harrier is awesome!! I'll keep your RAF GBU's convertion photos for reference when I'll start my Harrier GR9. Very insiping work overall!! Regards, Nontas Cheers Nontas, thanks, you're very kind 4 hours ago, rob85 said: She looks stunning!! You have made grey really stand out as a colour . Seriously great work giemme and chuffed you're adding even more!! Rob Thanks Rob It's a three tone grey, you know - not really that boring as a camouflage scheme, I shouldn't take too much credit for making it looking interesting ... I really only need finish off those PAVEWAYs, as all in need to do then is to glue in the control stick, bang seat, stabilators and Yaw vane - oh, and take proper RFI pics, that's gonna take some time ... Ciao Edited February 13, 2017 by giemme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrywilliams Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Looks stunning! well done! harry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Bravo sir! Awesome.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Harrywilliams said: Looks stunning! well done! harry Cheers Harry, thanks And welcome on board (although we're already approaching the landing ) 44 minutes ago, Leonl said: Bravo sir! Awesome.... Thanks Leon! Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I echo the sentiments above Giemme, wonderful stuff. Great detailing and restrained weathering making her stand out. On the lights, I usually go with a silver first, followed by whichever colour in clear, sometimes it may need two coats of clear colour. Looking forward to seeing her finished and in RFI. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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