Calum Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Another one for my cold war RAF/RN Collection. I remember the Falklands war as a kid in school, and was always fascinated by the "Jump Jets" on the TV. So I was pretty happy when Kinetic released a Sea Harrier, noting that the only other options in 48 were the horrible Airfix and Tamiya kits. I'm also looking forward to Kinetics Harrier Gr.3. I've chosen to do XZ457 - "14" of No 800 Naval Air Squadron onboard HMS Hermes in the South Atlantic in 1982. XZ457 was the highest scoring Sea Harrier with 2 IAI Daggers and 1 A-4Q Skyhawk. accredited to her. As I've chosen to depict her on in the Hermes during the conflict the kill markings have been left off. The Kit 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS.1 You do need to take a bit of time with this kit as many of the pieces needed a little clean up / dry fitting etc. But if you do that it will build up into a nice model. I've gone for a lighter shade Extra Dark Sea Grey to try and get a more scale looking colour, this meant I ended up with a bit to much paint on the model, which filled some of the nice recessed detail. The kit has some nice weapons, so much so I didn't bother with arfermarket weapons. Aftermarket Used Eduard Big Ed Set which has an interior PE set, exterior PE set and a Mask set. Dr Pepper AIM-9 Seaker head covers. Eduard PE RBF tags Fantasy Printshop Paper RBF tags Aerobouns Sea Harrier pilot J's Modelworks Carrier base (I know it's not accurate for a RN carrier but it'll do) I didn't use the Pavla seat as it didn't fit the kit being to large. Decals Kit decals. Probably the best kit decals I've used. Printed by carotgragh and it seams you can do pretty much every Falklands Sea Harrier. These are better than any aftermarket options I've seen. Paints Mr Color Lacquers - adjusted to TLAR for the Extra Dark Sea Grey. I tried to lighten the lower fuselage as this was over-painted white by brush on the way down to the Falklands and darken the areas on the tail where the squadron markings and "Royal Navy" were over painted. I didn't totally pull this off. Various Tamiya Colours Vallejo Acrylics for details . Clear Coats Testors Glosscoate, which was over coated with Gaianotes gloss lacquer as the testors stayed tacky, Testors Dullcoate and Tamiya Flat. Weathered with Oil paints for a wash an filters Pastels, pigments and coloured pencils More photos at my blog 66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Very tasty indeed Calum. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Without doubt, one of the finest Sea Harriers I have ever seen here! The small details really make it. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buccymad Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 that is one impressive model dont know why you think you didnt pull off the painting ,it looks spot on to me ,especially the chipping on the tanks in fact it looks just like real thing with all the variatons in tone.the only thing that could improve it is a slight shine as it looks a bit too matt for a sea harrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Nice job - finish looks great to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 my favourite model of the month , really great model, brilliant. Have to say, Harrier my favourite sea going jet, I have same kit in the stash, bet it will not be half as good. who remembers making the Matchbox kit late 82, still have mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Looks great Calum. The pilot is a nice addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Superb work. Another Callum classic, your modelling never fails to amaze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Great work,one of the best examples I have had the pleasure of seeing built. Thanks for posting Rick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Looking grsat your jumpjet. I like the way you displayed it with the base and pilot. Jan Remco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 You somehow managed to make faded dusky edsg look interesting. You sir, are a genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Magnifique! Very nice, really. The kit is on my buying list, but I'll go for a lesser known aircraft, kind of tribute, with ZA 192. 8 hours ago, Calum said: I didn't use the Pavla seat as it didn't fit the kit being to large. Any other option than this Pavla seat? But maybe the kit's ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Excellent job, very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Bloody lovely!!!! Your perseverance & dedication have paid of with a superb build mate. It's a rare Top Banana moment from me!!! Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Thanks all. I'm happy with how it turned out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross111 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Very nice work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Very well done, Sir! Stunning result! Exscellent presentation!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) That is a beauty Calum,........ lovely job! Just one observation, I remember these aircraft being quite glossy; Your left tail plane seems to have taken a knock too while handling it,......but please don`t think I`m having a go,.....far from it,...... it is one of the best SHAR models that I have seen! Cheers, Tony Edited March 19, 2017 by tonyot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Very nice Sea Harrier. Great to see such a good model of a Falklands aircraft. The Falklands conflict made a big impression on me at the time - I was 8 - I remember watching the task force setting off on TV, and of course it dominated the news. Really don't know why it doesn't feature more in my modelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) That is very nice indeed, love it. I know what you about the decal sheet, the most impressive kit sheet I've seen. Edited March 19, 2017 by Tbolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Great stuff! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Very good Harrier and nicely displayed as well, well done. Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Hard to tell this is a model but for the base.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Great work, it looks just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Excellent Sea Harrier there Calum, really nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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