NontasB Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Well Done Giorgio!! Excellent final result and very nice photos of the finished model!! What's next? Regards, Nontas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley John Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Superb work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 3 hours ago, NontasB said: Well Done Giorgio!! Excellent final result and very nice photos of the finished model!! What's next? Regards, Nontas Cheers Nontas, thank you! What's next? I'll post a link my new project on the Harrier WIP thred, stay tuned ... 50 minutes ago, Harley John said: Superb work. Thank you, John! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Viper Tester Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Fantastic Harrier Giorgio, simply fantastic. Sven Old Viper Tester 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 39 minutes ago, Old Viper Tester said: Fantastic Harrier Giorgio, simply fantastic. Sven Old Viper Tester Cheers Sven, thank you - I'm really glad you like her! Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Really nice. Love the colour variation on different parts of the airframe. Pity these are now history. Justin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Superb build and finish Giemme,you have made what is considered a boring scheme very interesting,great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Very nice mate. Great photos too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 17 hours ago, Bedders said: Really nice. Love the colour variation on different parts of the airframe. Pity these are now history. Justin Thank you Justin A pity indeed; I knew very little about the Harriers before starting this build; I now know a bit more, and it's a very interesting subject. In Italy we still have some AV8+ in service with the Italian Navy - might be an idea for a future build 16 hours ago, stevej60 said: Superb build and finish Giemme,you have made what is considered a boring scheme very interesting,great job! Cheers Steve, thank you! The three tone grey camouflage is not that boring after all, so not entirely up to me making it interesting 6 hours ago, Builder said: Very nice mate. Great photos too. Thank you Builder 2 hours ago, Leonl said: Superb! Thank you Leon, I'm really glad you like her Thanks a lot for following and supporting along the build thread, too. Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 6 hours ago, giemme said: In Italy we still have some AV8+ in service with the Italian Navy - might be an idea for a future build - so here's a diorama idea that is far too good to save for when I have the necessary time/skill in the dim & distant future: What about 3 near identical models depicting the same AV-8B+ aircraft in transition from wing-borne to jet-borne flight or vice versa? Wheels up, nozzles back, gear part-extended, nozzles moving, gear down / nozzles down. WIth your skills, Giemme... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Outstanding build, the details and the flawless paint job are excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 9 hours ago, Kirk said: - so here's a diorama idea that is far too good to save for when I have the necessary time/skill in the dim & distant future: What about 3 near identical models depicting the same AV-8B+ aircraft in transition from wing-borne to jet-borne flight or vice versa? Wheels up, nozzles back, gear part-extended, nozzles moving, gear down / nozzles down. WIth your skills, Giemme... Very imaginative! Any idea about the kit to be used to represent an Italian AV8+? Then I need to search for a sponsor for that build, and it's also going to take almost one year to be done .... 1 hour ago, BerndM said: Outstanding build, the details and the flawless paint job are excellent. Cheers Bernd, thank you! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Nicely done, a quality build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 3 hours ago, giemme said: Very imaginative! Any idea about the kit to be used to represent an Italian AV8+? Then I need to search for a sponsor for that build, and it's also going to take almost one year to be done .... It would definitely need a sponsor or some crowd funding! I *think* the consensus is that the Airfix is the best starting point for ANY 1:72 Harrier II, but you'd want some donor nose sections (radome & FLIR) from somewhere. Is there a Hasegawa Italian B+ in 1:72? I recently managed to find the 1:48 one but they're not cheap. Would provide markings though - and a passable Stencel seat... Good luck and let me know the Kickstarter page when start fundraising. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 4 hours ago, F-32 said: Nicely done, a quality build Cheers F-32, thank you! 1 hour ago, Kirk said: It would definitely need a sponsor or some crowd funding! I *think* the consensus is that the Airfix is the best starting point for ANY 1:72 Harrier II, but you'd want some donor nose sections (radome & FLIR) from somewhere. Is there a Hasegawa Italian B+ in 1:72? I recently managed to find the 1:48 one but they're not cheap. Would provide markings though - and a passable Stencel seat... Good luck and let me know the Kickstarter page when start fundraising. We only have I think 8 of the model, so I don't believe anybody took the hassle of boxing an Italian decals version. But I haven't looked yet, so who knows... Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Here. Can't find any aftermarket decals on Hannants' site though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Kirk said: Here. Can't find any aftermarket decals on Hannants' site though. Thanks Kirk So apparently the subject had some interest. It seems long discontinued though, the quest is going to take some time ... Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 They do pop up once in a blue moon on ebay.. "Saved search" is the answer here. Having said that, I've got a Hasegawa 1:72 GR7 in the stash and whilst its OK, the Airfix is much better. I seem to recall that there is no wheel bay or airbrake detail and the cockpit is pretty basic. Could be an expensive way to buy a few decals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Was never a Harrier fan myself (sacrilege ) - but can't help making an exception for this one Giorgio. Typically neat and detailed build and lovely painting. Inspirational stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 31 minutes ago, Fritag said: Was never a Harrier fan myself (sacrilege ) - but can't help making an exception for this one Giorgio. Typically neat and detailed build and lovely painting. Inspirational stuff. Thanks Steve, much appreciated! Great to see you back on BM, BTW. Exception after exception, now my goal is to drag your attention to WWII Italian aircraft.... Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Oh my goodness Giorgio So much clean detail packed into such a small kit. The build and finish is sublime. Congratulations my friend Well done indeed. Out of interest .....where and how do you display your fine artworks?? Cheers Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Cheers Bruce, thank you very much! 15 minutes ago, Winenut said: Out of interest .....where and how do you display your fine artworks?? They're all on display, in a nice hardware store shelf ... in my garage. The only model I ever actually displayed is Sandy Bay-Bee (the F-4C Phantom in my signature), that I took to a local (supposedly national) show and won a bronze in her category. Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Monday Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 That is an outstanding 1/72 model. One to be proud of. BM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 7 hours ago, Blue Monday said: That is an outstanding 1/72 model. One to be proud of. BM. Cheers BM, thanks for the appreciation Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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