Viking Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 After a bit of a break I've managed to finish 2 in 2 days! I don't normally do 1:72nd stuff but these new tool Airfix kits have really caught my interest, so I found myself walking out of the model shop with this. And then I even started it, just as a little 'aside' build as I got on with other stuff. Picked it up every now and then and did a little bit more, until completion today. It's a bit of a blast from the past as I well remember when Airfix released their original Harrier back in the late 60's when I was a kid. I've always liked the early pointy nose version with its glossy paintwork and 'D' type roundels, so that's what I did! Now where is it going to sit on the shelf with my 1:144 Airliners and 1:32 WW1 stuff? It's an Airfix kit so we must put the pilot in! It was fun, on with the Lightning F2.A Next! Thanks for looking Johm 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Looks like a lovely build, nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Pete Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 That's very nice. Thoroughly approve of the pilot. Any hints or tips, I have one near the top of the pile Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Thats a superb build and finish you,ve achieved,nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Very nice looking build. Like the scale gloss that you have achieved, very realistic. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnylurve Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Brill job. Really cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Beautifully done, love the harrier, and this is a fine model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Looking good. Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Now that IS nice! Completely with you on the choice of version and finish (which you've achieved brilliantly by the way) - I have similar memories, reinforced by a family's day at Boscombe Down back in the 60s when the Harriers were there. Dare I say it but this might just be the nicest GR.1 I seen so far - well done. ATBRick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 That's very nice. Thoroughly approve of the pilot. Any hints or tips, I have one near the top of the pile Pete Pete, It was pretty good throughtout, the only thing I had a small amount of trouble with was the intakes. If I build another one I would try fixing them to the fuselage sides first, bfore the fuselage goes together. Doing it as the instructions show caused the inner 'liners' to push them out a bit and I had to fill and sand them. I also needed a little filler on the separate tail fin, and the rear of the wing/fuselage section on top. Not much, just a little and it might be possible to get away with not using any if you make a better job of the joins than I did. HTH John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 What a cracker! Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Nice job in deed. However, being a SHAR fan, I've one in the stash just to represent the early marks in the family. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 That's a fantastic Harrier you've finished! And in the best colour scheme ever, as far as I am concerned. Why does an Airfix kit automatically require a pilot in the cockpit in your opinion? Poor ejection seat, superstition,...? I dare say you've lost me with this statement! A great build in any case! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 John, one of the BEST I have seen. SUPERB build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Lovely Harrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 another fine example well done Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Thank you guys. Why does an Airfix kit automatically require a pilot in the cockpit in your opinion? Poor ejection seat, superstition,...? I dare say you've lost me with this statement! Jean, it was just acknowledgement that when we were kids many of us put the pilot in our Airfix models so we could 'fly' the model around the house. As this build was reviving old memories of the original kit, it seemed I should go back to being a kid and put the pilot in. There is nothing wrong with the kit, not so sure about myself though Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Very nice and all wheels on the ground as well!! There's something about the Harrier with the full colour roundels that takes me back to modelling as a lad!! Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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