Daniel Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 After disbanding in 2005, 11 squadron stood up again in 2006 as a Harrier Squadron, however this was to be short lived as in 2010 the whole Harrier fleet was retired as a result of spending cuts. To mark their retirement after 41 years’ service, 16 Harriers took off from their base at RAF Cottesmore, Rutland, and performed a spectacular flypast of seven other RAF bases, the nearby towns of Stamford and Oakham, as well as Lincoln Cathedral. 11Sqn provided a GR9 in a special retirement scheme celebrating the 1984 scheme from the Lightning which led the 16 ship formation. For this I'll be using the Airfix 1/72 Harrier and Xtradecals for the Lightning scheme. This kit and decals The scheme The sprue shot I've started with the cockpit bits and pieces, and will post an update later. I'm keeping to scheme changes only for this GB in the hope that I finish something! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 A Harrier in Lightning colours. What's not to love about this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 Well, it's not much but it's a start White bits Non white bits Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Progress coming quickly now. This was mid assembly And here we are ready for priming Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Forgot to take a picture when primed, but this is with the medium sea grey having being added. And now ready for some green. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale85 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 wow nice project! ciao Ale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeds Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Nice leaping heap you got going there dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Thanks both, been a good day for progress, camo on. Dan And the silver added. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropical thistle Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Wow nice progress! Looking sharp ;-) I'd better look for my Harrier when I get home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Fast work Dan and looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Thanks Col, it's a good kit, and with acrylic paints you can make good progress in a day of effort. The gloss coat is drying right now, Wednesday should see me laying down some decals. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaiidanTomcat Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Sharp masking! nice job there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 That's some lovely work Dan and can never have enough Harriers... Cheers, Dermot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Thanks all. I've come across a slight hitch, the Lightning is a much bigger plane than a Harrier, therefore the markings do look a bit big... Anyway, too late to go back now! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 It'll be grand Dan. Airshow birds always have huge versions of normal squadron markings on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Thanks Col, it'll be what it'll be! I'll get a pic up. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Excuse the rubbish phone pictures, but it shows the markings: (The roundels are not fully settled yet) Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arniec Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Nice one!!! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Love the appearance this one is taking on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thanks both, should (fingers crossed) get the stencils done tonight... Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Ok, more progress. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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