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80s Bedroom Posters (H's Build) The BIG FINISHED Photo update 31/07


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Just grabbing my place, I have a plan & its ambitious for me.
Anyway that's enough of a teaser, I still have to finish a Pegasus engine for the Made in Great Britain GB, then a 1/144 Wessex in the Helicopter GB & a Hunter for that GB (still waiting on a kit). So not much to do.

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Who had these on their bedroom wall? (all images from google,)

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Or maybe one of these?

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And saving the best till last

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I aim to recreate this Harrier firing its rockets over the range. Artistic licence will be used as to the aircraft's number & Sqn. Any way on with the kit & the goodies to go with it.

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Excellent! The first and third poster I remember very well and look forward to seeing you realise this one of the Harrier. I might even steal your ideas ;)

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I remember them all three. But the one of the Lamborgini was like porn to me. but after looking at the Lambo it looks like a model kit?!

Cheers,

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I remember them all three. But the one of the Lamborgini was like porn to me. but after looking at the Lambo it looks like a model kit?!

Cheers,

Agreed, the Lamborghini does look like a model.

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Id agree the Lambo is a model, the give away are the lights in the bumper, having perused through some Lambo porn havent found a single car with bumper lights that look like that.

Sorry i digress, the Harrier in this pose would look really cool.

All the best Chris

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I had the Harrier and the tennis player but my favourite was one of the the (then) recently retired Ark Royal with Phantoms & Buccs lined up, taken from just above flight deck level whilst she was under way, fantastic photo. I think I might have got it via the RN recruiting office via the Sea Cadets.

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Canopy masks have just arrived.

After long through the kit I'm short of two rocket pods. Time to delve into the stash to see if I've got anymore.

If you are short of pods let me know as I'm sure I've plenty spare from the Revell Hunter kit.

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And saving the best till last

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Funny you should put this one up, look what I found while going through a few things.

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I am pretty sure this is actually older than I am! The magazine I found it in was called "War Machine" (incase you couldn't gather from the red writing) and it belonged to my gf's old man. He gave me the magazines about two weeks ago because he knows I'm "into that kinda junk". Anyhow, there was this poster sitting in the middle of it in all it's glory. Never been used for its intended purpose.

Hockeyboy, I will be watching this build with a keen eye. I have a GR3 (both new and old versions) sitting around. So it will be nice to see what can come from this new kit. :)

Kind Regards,

Dazz

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Cheers guys.

Col, I found some in a new Harrier GR1 kit, but if I make a mess & will come with cap in hand.

Dazz, nice to see one of these posters surviving. Hope to do the poster justice.

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Cheers guys.

Col, I found some in a new Harrier GR1 kit, but if I make a mess & will come with cap in hand.

Dazz, nice to see one of these posters surviving. Hope to do the poster justice.

No worries, the offer is opened ended for this one :)

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Apologies for the lack of photos.

Little more progress today, cockpit sidewalls painted & PE added.

Pilot Glued to seat & awaiting paint.

Unsure if it is Flt Lt Hugh Jardon or Sqn Ldr 'Tes' Tickle (after all, it is the 80s)

The distructions call for Dark grey intakes up to the Pegasus, always thought they were white. Anyone know for sure?

Will do photos tomorrow after the F1.

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Sqn Ldr 'Tes' Tickle is secured in his office, photos to follow.

On the question of Harrier intake colour, I happened to trip over a slightly worse for wear GR3 in our hanger on Friday. Turns out they are Dark grey.

Paint has been applied.

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Cheeky!

I always liked this one

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Anyway on with the build update

Fan painted & weathered

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Airbrake & housing painted

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Sqn Ldr 'Tes' Tickle in his office. Belts made from Tamiya Tape. In typical Airfix style, he is flying using the Force. Hands are overated!

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Intakes on, ready to be buttoned up!

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Thanks for looking.

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