Matcham11 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) Hello britmodellers! I have recently finished off my latest kit. It is a present to one of my grandads friends who used to work on Harriers, and XZ439 is his favourite one. XZ439 is also the last flying Harrier in the world, though it is not used in operation, but is owned privately. The kit went together nicely, no major problems. I wanted to do it in an inflight pose, as it would look good, and I've never made one like that before. The decals were from Model Alliance, and is ''decalled'' and painted in the way as it was when it went to the States, Eglin AFB, as a part of weapon trials. The stand is made by my dad. He is a fibreglass worker and makes masters for designer sinks. Therefore he was able to make a very unique stand after my specifications, and I gave him free hands regarding to the stand itself. And he did a great job, and I must be honest and say that I'm really proud of this model (been doing modelling for two years, I'm 16 now ) and kinda sad to see it go. But I know for sure that the coming owner will be very happy! Also, I have never seen a stand like the one my dad has made, and really grateful for his great work too! It really brings the model to life! Enough for now! Thanks for looking, and comments and critics are recieved with a smile! Robin Edited June 13, 2013 by Matcham11 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Looks nice and tidy.. I like the stand too.. But I think the ejector seat warning placards are upside down .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcham11 Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 DAMN! Yes they are! Oh well, too late! Thanks for noticing! Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilliano Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Nice harrier will be building one myself as my next project and that stand is simply awesome.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelvk Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 DAMN! Yes they are! Oh well, too late! Thanks for noticing! Robin I'm sure they're perfectly legible if you lean out of the cockpit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Very nice SHAR and interesting to see one in those unusual markings. I guess you swapped the pilot from the one supplied in the kit!! Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcham11 Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Very nice SHAR and interesting to see one in those unusual markings. I guess you swapped the pilot from the one supplied in the kit!! Pat Thanks Pat! I actually dont remember, I think I used the one from the kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Nice Sea Harrier, and I particularly love the shark mouth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimpy Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I like that scheme. Great build finished with a decent stand for once. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Very cool indeed, good job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 I actually dont remember, I think I used the one from the kit The one in my kit has a WWII flying helmet on!! Perhaps they have fixed that in later boxings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcham11 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 The one in my kit has a WWII flying helmet on!! Perhaps they have fixed that in later boxings. Yeah, mine doesnt have that, so it must be the new ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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