giemme Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) Hi everybody; here's my first completion of the year, but actually started back in June 2016. KIT: Airfix 1:72 BAe Harrier GR7A/9A ("new tool" type of kit) AIRFRAME: BAe Harrier GR9A, ZD433, as deployed in the Harrier detachment during "Operation Herrick", Afghanistan 2009 DECALS: from the kit; there's a little bit of silvering on a couple of them which really annoys me PAINTS: mainly Tamiya acrylics, with the addition of Model Master Metallizers for the exhaust hot and cold nozzles, and Lifecolor and Italeri Acrylics for detail painting Aftermarkets: - PAVLA cockpit set - PAVLA exhausts and intakes set - EDUARD PE cockpit zoom set (this one is actually for a AV8+, I only used a few items from it, like the HUD frame, rear view mirrors, canopy handles, canopy sills) Scratchbuilding: - Bottom Beacon light - AoA probe - Canopy detonation cord - Nose ARBS sensor and lens - Canopy boarding step - Bottom blade antennae - IP Coaming - Map holder - Engine breather vent, on the main intake starboard - Top vents, just aft of the cockpit - Main intake probes plus a few minor improvements to the ordnance, the LIDS fence etc Build thread: Edit: apologies! I totally forgot to thank everybody who followed my WIP thread, giving invaluable advice, knowledge and support throughout the whole build. I love BM! Thanks a lot, mates! Pictures (I tried using natural light - from a window - as much as possible, but I had to integrate with a LED lamp): A few details of the interiors: Any comments welcome. Ciao Edited February 20, 2017 by giemme 56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviano Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Absolutely gorgeous, well done amico Oliver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 That's a beautiful model Giorgio. Lovely detail work with beautiful painting. It is very hard to believe this is 1/72; the detail and finish make it look more like a 1/32 model. One to be proud of, very well done! TonyT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 She is simply beautiful mate, very nice work! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 A well built and well photographed model,well tidy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Well it was a brilliant project to follow and it's resulted in an absolutely superb Harrier! Superior modelling at all levels! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Great work it looks a beauty, well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I really like that. Great paint finish. I always thought the panel lines on this kit might be too heavy but you'd never know it from your build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Uff! That was mazing!!! For 72-nd- bsolutely stunning! Congrtultions! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Fantastic piece of work and some great photography to show it at it's best. Congratulations sir. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 She looks just as good over here as in the build thread Giorgio! Really beautiful little Harrier! Top job! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 What more can I add? You have really gone to town on this one. Stunning quality from build to final pictures. Bravo. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 4 hours ago, Aviano said: Absolutely gorgeous, well done amico Oliver Grazie Oliver, glad you like it! 4 hours ago, TonyTiger66 said: That's a beautiful model Giorgio. Lovely detail work with beautiful painting. It is very hard to believe this is 1/72; the detail and finish make it look more like a 1/32 model. One to be proud of, very well done! TonyT Thanks a lot Tony, much appreciated! 4 hours ago, rob85 said: She is simply beautiful mate, very nice work! Rob Thanks Rob, also for the continuous support! 2 hours ago, celt said: A well built and well photographed model,well tidy. Cheers Celt, thanks 2 hours ago, PlaStix said: Well it was a brilliant project to follow and it's resulted in an absolutely superb Harrier! Superior modelling at all levels! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix Thank you Stix, very kind of you! 2 hours ago, dolphin38 said: Great work it looks a beauty, well done Cheers mate, thanks! 2 hours ago, Meatbox8 said: I really like that. Great paint finish. I always thought the panel lines on this kit might be too heavy but you'd never know it from your build. Thank you, Meatbox8 Those panel lines are indeed heavy, and I tried my best not to emphasise them. I think the close up pics show a too stark of an effect, though. I should have proyally used a lighter pin wash for some of them 2 hours ago, Snitok1983 said: Uff! That was mazing!!! For 72-nd- bsolutely stunning! Congrtultions! Thanks Snitok, you're too kind! 1 hour ago, TheBaron said: Fantastic piece of work and some great photography to show it at it's best. Congratulations sir. Tony Thank you Tony, much appreciated! 10 minutes ago, keefr22 said: She looks just as good over here as in the build thread Giorgio! Really beautiful little Harrier! Top job! Keith Glad you like her, Keith! Thanks a lot for your support! 7 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: What more can I add? You have really gone to town on this one. Stunning quality from build to final pictures. Bravo. John. Thank you John! Ciao 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 wow, she looks stunning! You did a great job! Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 All that hard work has paid off Giemme. A wonderful build mate, and its 1/72 scale too. Go, have a nice drink mate , you deserve it. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Brilliant build indeed, have really enjoyed watching this develop and you've a mighty fine Harrier to be proud of there. Great work! Eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 16 minutes ago, alex said: wow, she looks stunning! You did a great job! Alex Thanks Alex, much appreciated! 8 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: All that hard work has paid off Giemme. A wonderful build mate, and its 1/72 scale too. Go, have a nice drink mate , you deserve it. Simon. I had it, Simon, you bet! Thanks mate Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 1 minute ago, eng said: Brilliant build indeed, have really enjoyed watching this develop and you've a mighty fine Harrier to be proud of there. Great work! Eng Well, thanks Eng, also for your support and advice along the build! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Just now, giemme said: Well, thanks Eng, also for your support and advice along the build! Ciao No problem Sir, that's what BM's all about and why I love this site. Ciao, Eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Splendid achievement. Enjoyed the journey greatly too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 46 minutes ago, Kirk said: Splendid achievement. Enjoyed the journey greatly too! Thank you Kirk You too, for your help and support (and for pushing me ) along the build. Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Very impressive. I like it a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Just lovely Giemme, you captured the look and the scheme perfectly. I bet the turbine really spins up, I can hear it now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One-Two Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Damn. That's really nice, Giemme. Impressive work. Congratulations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 7 hours ago, Mark4700 said: Very impressive. I like it a lot. Cheers Mark, thank you 7 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: Just lovely Giemme, you captured the look and the scheme perfectly. I bet the turbine really spins up, I can hear it now. Thank you Cookie! I don't know if it spins, I'll try blowing on it 33 minutes ago, One-Two said: Damn. That's really nice, Giemme. Impressive work. Congratulations. Thank you One-Two, glad you like her! Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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