Bri48 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Hi All, some large scale work in progress at the moment. Brian. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Some nice progress going on there Brian. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Big Corsair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Update on WIP, Its not going to be the most accurate of Harriers (£19.99 Modelzone) but i'm hoping it turns out a reasonable representation. Brian. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 A bit more progress on the Airfix Harrier... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnett Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I've got one of these and if turn out half as good as what this one will then I'll be a happy man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Update on WIP 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 INCREDIBLY STUNNING work so far.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 The GR3 engine bay looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Update WIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Harrier Update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hi all, Managed to get some more paint on the 1/32 Typhoon and 1/24 Harrier. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickR Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Nice work so far in building and painting. One thing though, and i am saying it constructively, is that the Harrier didn't look quite right for some reason. Looking closer I am wondering if it is sitting a little high at the nose and if so is it because the nose wheel seems elongated by not having enough flex at the scissor (?) joint? http://www.milairpix.com/PLANES/GR7_4.HTM This picture may help 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 IIRC, the kit comes without a damper in the NLG strut - something that was addressed in the later FRS.1 kit. Many of the gate guardians hanging on in there have completely deflated dampers and so sit far, far too low. I'd agree though that that nice bit of scratch building has left it a bit too high - come down about 20 degrees I reckon. Somewhere I have the specs for the correct height. Think there's a reference line on the damper somewhere. Well done to Brian for persevering, though. Mine's sitting in the box daring me to pick it up again. Kirk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Hi there NickR & Kirk, Yes as soon as I fitted it i knew something was wrong, it just sat to high. Before I start painting the wheel strut i'll most likely alter it to a lesser angle, which should improve the sit, but thanks for pointing it out both. @ Kirk, actually its not a bad kit when you get stuck in, i'm hoping though the decals that come with it are not the kind which just disintegrate, a tester tonight will give me the answer. Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 In many ways it is a VERY GOOD kit; the shape is pretty reliable, the shortcomings in this area are fairly easily addressed and its styrene-for-buck ratio is ridiculously good. I think of it as a high-quality vac-form type kit with a huge potential to add as much detail as you want. High on my personal list was to address the lack of framework/panels around the nozzle openings, closely followed by the ducts on the engine access panels. Then got dragged into improving the cockpit, then the auxilary intakes then the fuel metering unit, then the slippery slope. I've been stalled (for years - lterally) on the nitrogen bottles in the main landing gear bay. I admire your restraint and look forward to your completion of a very nice build. Kirk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Some really nice big scale work happening here! Nice to see some variety in the markings too! Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Managed to add a few decals today, hope they settle down ok. Also altered the angle on the harrier front wheel so the sit is improved. Might start with the harrier engines tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 The weather outside today is 'Rubbish' so cracked on and added some decals to work in progress. I've re started my enthusiasm for the Academy 1/48 T-50 also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Looking very good. The pilot's face needs a little finishing yet. Happy modelling, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri48 Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 A little further progress with the harrier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Nice donk on the Typhoon. Yum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiepot Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 The Harrier looks amazing Bri, lovely finish, and the pilot looks great too. Loving the Typhoon as well.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 That Harrier is looking just great! Keep it coming! Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary White Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 That Harrier is looking realy good love the shading on the Typhoon as well Could i ask what paints you used on the Harrier as the paint looks very good. Gary Novice moddeller [but getting better] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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