Linus Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hi Folks,please anybody to know which are the modifies to make on the GR3 to use in conflict of Falkland? I think that the GR3 was inbarcate on carriers, so the more external modificate, were for to fix the planes on the carrier deck. If anyone knows anything about ....... thank you all Cheers Linus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Squadron insignia was painted out and extra antennas were added. Some jets replaced one of the external cannon pods with a radar jammer (Blue Eric IIRC). They also used RN rocket pods rather than their usual ones. I probably missed a few things (chaff/flare dispensers on some jets?), so you should check at the Harrier SIG for more information. LINK HERE Regards, Murph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Murph's correct, additionally a small fairing was added on the lower part of the LRMTS nose - this was an "I-Band transponder" to give the aircraft a friendly signature upon approach to HMS Hermes. Also chain tie "eyes" were added to the outrigger legs - similar to the Sea Harrier. Tracor ALE-40(V)4 chaff/flare dispensers were added in recesses near the air-brakes. Only four GR3's had "Blue Eric" installed in the front part of the Starboard gun-pod. These amendments are included in the new Airfix kit (well, apart from Blue Eric that is!) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hi guys, a really big thank you, for all your valuable informations. In the first time I think add only chain tie to the outriggers legs like the Sea Harrier. Thanks again Murph and Bill Cheers Linus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Hi Lineo, New Freightdog Blue Eric pod is ready, will be on sale in about two weeks. You can use with Combat Decals HMS Hermes 'Operation Corporate' 1982 sheet CD72002. Best regards Colin 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Thanks Colin. There have been already a few topic here on BM that did mention the Blue Éric pod, but so far I still have no idea about what this pod look like! Was nearly thinking that it was no different in shape than the usual gun pod. If you release it, my problem is over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Hi Colin, Wow............I'm interesting in this item, let me know when it is in stock!!!! Linus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Hi Lineo, New Freightdog Blue Eric pod is ready, will be on sale in about two weeks. You can use with Combat Decals HMS Hermes 'Operation Corporate' 1982 sheet CD72002. Best regards Colin Now you tell me......;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 FABULOUS ....... Bill, many thanks. I will buy the new Airfix kit. Linus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Blue Eric was carried by XZ133, XV778, XZ992 and XW919. It took it's name from the Project team leader, S/L Eric Annal, and fitted elements of the Tornado Sky Shadow pod into a Harrier Gunpod. The pod had a semicircular blade aerial beneath the pod, and is distinguished by a radar warning triangle on the forward end. there are relatively few pics of it, the three I know of are in Alfred Price's 'Harrier at War' book. It is not thought to have been used operationally, although carried. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Thank you Dave Fleming, this is a very interesting new, for my project, again one question, these four Harries partecipated in the Falkland War? CheersLinus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Thank you Dave Fleming, this is a very interesting new, for my project, again one question, these four Harries partecipated in the Falkland War? Cheers Linus Yes indeed. All four are featured on Xtradecal Sheet X72073 & X48058 For the record the codes of the four aircraft mentioned are; XZ133 "Red 10", XV778 "Red 16", XZ992 "Red 05" and XW919 "Red 03". Both "Red 05" and "Red 03" had bullet holes to prove they were there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Gordon Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 The current Airfix 1/48th boxing also has markings for XV778 in Falklands livery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Bill and Alex, thank you very much about your infortmations, these are very precious indeed. Thank you again. Linus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Blue Eric pod now in stock, see here; http://www.freightdogmodels.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=932&osCsid=d0cc539f1e2ad57378d66836a5d1e0ae Thanks, Colin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Blue Eric pod now in stock, see here; http://www.freightdogmodels.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=932&osCsid=d0cc539f1e2ad57378d66836a5d1e0ae Thanks, Colin That looks rather nice Colin....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Very nice Colin. One is mine!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Blue Eric pod now in stock, see here; http://www.freightdogmodels.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=932&osCsid=d0cc539f1e2ad57378d66836a5d1e0ae Thanks, Colin Very nice Colin. One is mine!!! Linus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I missed it, is there an issue with the tail on the Airfix Harrier, since Freightdog is carrying a replacement? Regards, Murph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Hi Murph, The GR.3 fin cap is too short, the height was increased when the RWR was added. Bill used a pre-production sample on his build. If your building the GR.1 the fin is fine. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Thank you for the answer Colin. Regards, Murph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob P Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 As mentioned by Colin, the difference can be seen here http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234949131-hawker-siddely-harrier-gr3-172-airfix/?p=1443717 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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