The model is converted from the ESCI Harrier GR.1/AV-8A kit, with a few items such as the fin and jet exhausts taken from the Aardvark Aviation kit (which I think is the same kit as being sold by Heritage Aviation today).
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Hawker Siddeley Kestrel
Started by Vingtor, Jun 13 2011 11:16 AM
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Vingtor
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Posted 13 June 2011 - 11:16 AM
This model was built last year. With provisional decals it was displayed at the Harrier SIG table at SMW. I have now finally got the decals ready and completed the model.
The model is converted from the ESCI Harrier GR.1/AV-8A kit, with a few items such as the fin and jet exhausts taken from the Aardvark Aviation kit (which I think is the same kit as being sold by Heritage Aviation today).
Nils
The model is converted from the ESCI Harrier GR.1/AV-8A kit, with a few items such as the fin and jet exhausts taken from the Aardvark Aviation kit (which I think is the same kit as being sold by Heritage Aviation today).
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Posted 13 June 2011 - 12:32 PM
Hi Nils
One of the very many projects I would like to do is build a 1/72 Kestral
Have the Tripartite markings ready.
Was goind to back date something but this seems an easier route.
Do you have a build thread/blog anywhere please?
What is the Aardvark kit like and why bash it to the Esci kit?
It looks a treat btw
One of the very many projects I would like to do is build a 1/72 Kestral
Have the Tripartite markings ready.
Was goind to back date something but this seems an easier route.
Do you have a build thread/blog anywhere please?
What is the Aardvark kit like and why bash it to the Esci kit?
It looks a treat btw
Edited by walrus, 13 June 2011 - 12:32 PM.
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Posted 13 June 2011 - 01:06 PM
I didn't take any photos during construction of this model, thus there is not a build thread, only these photos of the finished model. I started building the Aardvark kit, but the fitting of the parts was not very good and the kit in not very detailed. I don't like using super glue either, thus I switched to converting the ESCI kit instead.
The decals are from a new sheet from Vingtor Decals, which will be released this summer:
The blue background on the American sector of the Tripartite roundels is a tad too dark. Correction decals will be made, thus the sheet is held back until these are printed. The sheet will also be available in 1/48 scale, however without the handed roundels and nose markings for XS688.
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The decals are from a new sheet from Vingtor Decals, which will be released this summer:
The blue background on the American sector of the Tripartite roundels is a tad too dark. Correction decals will be made, thus the sheet is held back until these are printed. The sheet will also be available in 1/48 scale, however without the handed roundels and nose markings for XS688.
Nils
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