Mr B Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Hi Folks This was next up after the Bronco...and started it this week. I also came to know of an F-5 GB here so I am building this in tandem with a F-5F ...so some update pictures might have F-5 bits in them tooo Overall so far the external details look great....can't say the same forte internals..... Box Art Tub Rear Bulkhead in process detail painting....then a wash and will be done. The panel is a let down very basic looking Trying to squeeze a pilot in but looking a bit difficult due to size happy modeling folks mr b 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I snapped up one of these at Telford so will be interested to see how you get on. Mine is probably next up after the Hornet NF.21 currently on the bench. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I've got one of these on my 2016 shopping list, so I'll pull up a chair also. Good luck John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 nice start! what scheme are you going todo? I really like the early one one on the boxart.... rarely seen at all! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Thanks guys I am leaning towards the box art scheme myself. However need to source the extra dark sea grey don't seem to have it in my paint inventory hmmm Rgds Mr b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Good choice, I'll definately watch this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Hi Mr B, This looks interesting I was thinking of one of these so I will be following your progress, after your Bronco I'm sure it will look great. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Thanks chaps...much obliged..... Guy- thanks for the following and the word of confidence......fingers crossed I got some work done ....but did not take any photos yet.......Still trying to figure out putting the pilot in the cockpit.....might be possible......anyways hope to have an picture update fairly soon....... So far, the kit looks good externally..... Happy Modelling Rgds Mr B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Hi Folks Got a picture update.... the nose gear housing and compressor fan....done and weathered test fitting the whole thing into the airframe. next update should see this glued in as well as the air break housing being tackled following which, need to Matt coat the needful. going together ok....but not without some hiccups..... happy modelling guys rgds mr b 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Im expecting one from Santa so I'm watching this one with interest :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Lovely work so far Mr. B. Soon as MJW Models get their stock in one is coming my way so watching your progress with particular interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 My first FRS1 is due to land this week. I may do this as an early Sea Eagle trial a/c in EDSG/White with EDSG and Dayglo Sea Eagle...but we shall see. I need to finish my FA2 and GR3 conversion first though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Good start Mr B coming along nicely. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 thanks a lot guys.... minor update..... main gear well...a bit of detail painting and weathering then to mount the intake and nose gear is glued in....testing the shape and wings..... overall so far, not a shake and bake.....lacks refinement.......and the instructions are P.O.O.R next should see the sides together and will start on the wings rgds and happy modeling mr b 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 looking good! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 thanks man much obliged progress Sides are together.....and all bits inside Intakes needed work.....in the mids of cleaning it up the repaint n reinstall the fan.... Underside there is a gap.....will need to clean all seams accordingly....once I mate the wing...... still no sign of my paints order....hope they come soon as there is not really much to put on from here onwards..... rgds and happy modeling mr b 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Looks like a good representation, I know the Tamiya Harrier has shape issues, and the Airfix one has a great shape but little detail. Is this the best or worst of both worlds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 I have seen both the Tamiya and Airfix kits....In fact the I have build the Airfix GR 3..... The Kinetic is as you called it the best of both worlds.....but and there is a but in my opinion The internals are there but not as detailed as a new mold should be The instructions are very poor The fit is not what I would expect for a new kit compared to its price tag..... Externally.....it does look good not many stages to get it done.....where I am at there is only 2 or 3 more steps..... Overall.....Its ok but nothing to shout about........but I love the harrier so it does not really matter to me..... Rgds Mr b 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 That's moving along nicely Mr B , I wonder how it compares to the Kinetic FA-2 detail wise ? Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 That's moving along nicely Mr B , I wonder how it compares to the Kinetic FA-2 detail wise ? Guy I've built the FA2, and have just taken delivery of the FRS1- unsurprisingly they share a lot of plastic, so it compares rather well. As Mr B will testify. they ain't shake and bakes! BUT they are the best Harrier kits out there - certainly in 1/48th scale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I've built the FA2, and have just taken delivery of the FRS1- unsurprisingly they share a lot of plastic, so it compares rather well. As Mr B will testify. they ain't shake and bakes! BUT they are the best Harrier kits out there - certainly in 1/48th scale. Thanks Bill looks like I will be getting one . Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Cheers guys..... I got an update Wings are on..... Compressor all sorted....next will be the intakes should have a almost complete airframe to start the cleaning of all the seams......ohhh boy..... It does go together fairly quickly it's taking time because I am build it in tandem with the F-5F Happy modeling folks best regards mr b 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 That's looking good and I like the look of your F-5. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 Thanks for the nice words guy...... Got some work done.....my paints have not arrived yet....so bit on a low gear....coupled with the fact that I am fighting the kit in every stage ...... Got the intakes on.....and once again the fit is not so great.....so this is how it looks now.....all joints is slapped with putty and just waiting for the clean up....but the silver lining is once cleaned......it should go quite fast.....to the paint shack..... Thanks for looking in folks Rgds mr b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 That's a lot of filler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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