DaveO Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) Hi everyone, I found a few photos taken last year after completing the lovely Airfix GR9, in the Cottesmore special scheme. There's nothing to really report about this kit other than you can pour glue in the box, shake and get a lovely Harrier. Much has been said about the depth of panel lines on Airfix's 1/72 kits. To be honest my opinion is that we already accept so many compromises on such a small scale that the depth of panels lines is less important than accurate outlines. On this kit in particular the undercarriage legs and wheels etc. are very fine and in scale and it looks and 'sits' like a Harrier should. The engineering and design on this model are first class and make for an easy build. I do get a bit stalled when folk complain that (for example) 'those panel lines are a bit deep on the new Airfix spitfire' forgetting that the kit costs less than a fiver! Airfix have an unusual position, unlike most they are making kits aimed at a broad range of modellers and skills, to design highly detailed yet easy to construct kits that end up at pocket money prices is something to be marvelled at. Don't forget Hasegawa are regularly re-releasing 30 year old toolings and asking us to pay £30-£40 for a 1/72 kit. Any way rant over, hope these photos meet approval! Edited November 24, 2013 by DaveO 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Love the result!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Lovely harrier, very impressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Looking gorgeous. I do prefer 'em with a bit of camo on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Looking gorgeous. I do prefer 'em with a bit of camo on. Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 very nice ,the scheme looks great very nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Well that certainly doesn't look like a pocket money kit, lovely job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmahal Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 very nice looking, I might have to invest in one of those for some fun.... Panel lines are a bit deep though... (just kidding......) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 That is really nicely done Dave, could easily pass for 48th and with the gorgeous finish you have achieved i think the panel lines look perfectly fine - im currently on my 2nd and 3rd of the less than a fiver spitfire mk1s at the mo and they are great fun kits to build What did you use for the belts BTW, etch or tape, either way it adds nicely to the model? Cheers, Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveO Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 That is really nicely done Dave, could easily pass for 48th and with the gorgeous finish you have achieved i think the panel lines look perfectly fine - im currently on my 2nd and 3rd of the less than a fiver spitfire mk1s at the mo and they are great fun kits to build What did you use for the belts BTW, etch or tape, either way it adds nicely to the model? Cheers, Stu Hi Stu, the belts are just painted masking tape, I lay some on sheet glass, paint and slice with a fresh blade. A good tip for masking tape is the TEVA brand, the yellow tape is similar to Tamiya, same gentle adhesion and a waxed top surface, good thing is a huge 50mm roll is around £5 from Amazon, Teva is a little thinner too, but very strong. I always thin paint to around the consistency of milk and spray a couple of thin layers, I keep a small hairdrier (no use to me anymore) next to the bench so I can start the Acrylic drying quickly. It stops dust gathering on the wet paint.I'm a big fan of the Airfix Mk1 Spitfire, a delightful kit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeg Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 That looks fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emlra Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 That's a bit tasty....well done Dave. Rex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowler0000 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 VERY nice! Whats next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Another beauty Dave, excellent job! Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spadegrip Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Great build of Grp/Capt Gary Waterfall's Barrier, I fully echo your rant/comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabio Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Great build, and I second your 'rant', I really enjoyed building my one of these. Yours looks lovely in the camo option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwing1500 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 A bit more than poring has been done, very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Cracking Harrier you have there! RAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Really nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimrod54 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Great job Dave it looks fantastic. I completely agree with your comments too, Airfix are producing some great new-tooled kits at really affordable prices. I have just bought their Harrier GR1 and GR3 kits and they look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 In a word ( or two ) Museum Quality. Just absolutely gorgeous. Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanSAR95 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Lovely looking harrier. In my opinion the panel lines are perfect, in fact, I can't think of a new(ish) airfix kit with too deep lines. The camoflauge on this is super too. Top marks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBOHMSS Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Yeah Cammo looks so much better than low vis grey, boring, dull paint schemes. Very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicE1 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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