Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 - anything to watch out for build wise?

[Jon Kunac-Tabinor]

Evening all - just bought one, and  thought I'd check the BM Hive Mind to see if there are any potential pitfalls to watch out for.

Falklands scheme planned - currently planning on XZ457.

 

 

Cheers

 

Jonners

[raguk]

Hi Jonners

From my experience with both the Frs1 and FA2 there are a couple of real gotcha's to watch out for.

Check, check and check again the fit of the cockpit tub to ensure you dont have a gap in the front windscreen section when the fuselage is mated together.

 

The upper wing can be a pig to fit but easy to solve with sanding sticks just thin down the plastic around the opening and check the fit constantly.

 

Other things I found easier and help the build sequence along the way,

I fitted the intake outer parts etc to each fuselage side to ensure a good fit, and the grooves for the etched wing fences need deepening to aid their fit.

 

Overall though a cracking kit but treat it as a short run model and constantly dry fit check sand etc

 

My build of the FRS1 was in the August issue of SAM magazine if you fancy a read

 

RFI here

 

Enjoy the kit,

Hope this helps

Rick G

[Jon Kunac-Tabinor]

Thanks Rick - much appreciated. I'm already appreciating some of the "interesting" fits - but its enjoyable none the less.

 

Cheers for the "watch-outs"

 

 

Jonners

[Silver Fox]

I found getting it to sit on all four wheels was a pain. I ended up having to lengthen the main wheel.