alex_stela Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) Another one from my Falklands collection - 1/72 Harrier GR.3 of 1. Squadron RAF, Operation Corporate, Falklands 1982. Italeri (ex-ESCI) kit. Resin MB Mk.9B ejection seat from Pavla was used. Some modifications were made (1mm longer nose, "bubble" with antenna under the nose, air scoops etc.). The rest is out of the box, including decals. Model is still waiting for some armament on outer pylons. Harrier serial XZ988, number 34 was onboard HMS Hermes. During attack on Argentine land forces on 27th May 1982 this aircraft was shot down by Argentine AA, pilot Sqn. Ldr. R. D. Iveson ejected behind enemy lines and was successfully evacuated. Remains of XZ988 you can still see somewhere in the area of Goose Green. Hope you like it! Regards, Alex Edited November 4, 2020 by alex_stela new links to photos 46 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolwe82 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Beautiful! I love Harriers at all scales and versions and your looks GREAT! The first shot looks much bigger then 1/72! great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastmcc Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 stunning work .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Great build, one of my favorate aircraft types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Again a really nice build, nice to see someone else who's interested in the Falklands campaign like me! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 great looking harrier nice job!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Lovely build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 That looks very well done, such a nice kit to work with and you have definitely done it justice!. Can I ask what paint you used for the RAF dark green? Cheers, David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Superb build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_stela Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Thx guys! Can I ask what paint you used for the RAF dark green? I don`t remember now, but I think that the base was acrylic paint from Agama (Czech producer), probably B1M. But I mixed it with something else to catch the color, so I can`t give you clear answer. Regards, Alex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Nice one Alex. We can`t get enough Harriers around here. Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Lovely looking harrier Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Stunning, congratulations of a great build. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4h1phantom Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Another excellent build. I love Esci Harriers as I think they are still the best around. Jorge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barak Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Superb again! Just like the Super Etendard Barak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Damn! That is one fine looking Harrier! Had to double check the scale as it doesn't look like its only 72nd. Excellent work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 That is a lovely looking Harrier. Certainly doesn't look 1/72. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Great job, lovely Harrier, plus I couldn`t have the Argie Etendard sitting above it in the list could I!! Cheers, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Excellent model in any scale but in 1/72, that's a bit special! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Superb was my first thought too. Brilliant work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiton Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I just read book about Falkland war ,-)) Great model, and great photos !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggers Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Hi Alex, Stonking build...really bluddy good. Can I ask what colours you used & who made them? Having some difficulties in selecting the green & grey for my GR3. Yours looks spot on. ATB....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Excellent - simple as that. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieNZ Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Great looking build, I've got the italeri one in the stash to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davek72 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Fantastic build. Top work. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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