gunpowder17 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Happy New Year to all on BM! This year i want to bring some fun and nostalgia back into my hobby , so the plan is to build straight from the box with no extras , other than plasticard. First up will be my new Harrier. Im only going to cut the auxillary doors out on the intakes , add a bulkhead to the rear of the canopy and MAYBE add some very basic sidewall detail to the cockpit. Ive made a start this morning. The pilot is probably the best one they have done in 1/24 and he is crying out for a good paintjob. Im figuring that he takes up most of the cockpit so i may add some basic structure detail to the cockpit but it may not be necessary. The canopy will be closed anyway. The engine has been built and now needs painting. Its actually been alot of fun so far , but you do have to battle with your mind telling you to add detail! I will even be keeping the surface detail! I will post more later. Heres the box. Stunning artwork and most inspirational. The engine actually has alot of detail for a kit from the 70s Heres the cockpit. Sidewalls and inst panels are actually quite good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 The engine actually has alot of detail for a kit from the 70s http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i111/gunpowder17/DSC_66 Heres the cockpit. Sidewalls and inst panels are actually quite good. http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i111/gunpowder17/DSC_6610.jpg It's quite telling that when I look at those pics, my brain immediately says "AT-AT, Y-Wing and Tie Bomber parts, plus X-wing/Tie pilot". You're right though, that box art is stunning. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 LOL thats what i thought too. I modified one of these pilots for a 1/24 X-wing once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Heres some more on the basic tub with the pilot added. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Heres the IP. The decals are really nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 One of the good things about building straight from the box is the speed of construction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 Ive made more progress. I must say i have been very suprised at the fit. Its actually been OK. The new tail has been added. The tailplanes are the same original issue ones , the tailcone is the new one. I also itted the new GR3 nose. The poor fit of that is mostly down to my poor cutting. I have decided to leave the aux intake doors as they are. I dont want to start faffing around with them and i may build it "in flight" anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Hi Gunpowder. I've never seen this kit and like the way you are going about it. I'll keep an eye on proceedings. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark 64 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Love that. Is the pilot from the kit? Good start indeed. Adding seatbelts to the pilot on top of existing ones? Oliver Edited January 4, 2013 by shark 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 Its all as it comes in the kit including the pilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 Wings are built. No major hassles. Amusing to see 1974 stamped inside the wings. This is a great kit in this day and age , it must have been phenominal when it came out. Wingtips need a little filler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Great so far, you're making it look easy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger 9 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 In a word, simply stunning work. The paintwork on the pilot is superb. Looking forward to the rest of the build. Monty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) The wings are on and after building the engine i decided to shut all the panels. I need to do some filling and then on to primer. Edited January 6, 2013 by gunpowder17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Wonderful work so far. Looks good to ME. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Very nice work. The pilots face looks so real. This must be a huge kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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