skiny Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) With not being to well(again) this is only the 2nd build for me this year and although a tad expensive it looks worth while.Iv chosen the harrier over the tornado on the simple basis it was there in the museums shop and i would rather put money into a good cause (the museums) than to fill someones pockets A cracking morning at NELSAM at Sunderlands tram and transport day with the grandson who could only say wow to all the museums collections.(gobsmacked was a apt discription when he saw the full vertion Avro Vulcan) i have asked about the color of the pilots flight gear and have already had some imput.but no doubt i will be needing more info in due cause.For now all iv done is opened the box and sorted a few parts for the pilot and cockpit,but will be having a go at painting in the morning..OH and could someone remind me how to put a photo up ,iv only went and forgot how to do it again. IMG_0942 by skellitor59, on Flickr Edited August 15, 2016 by skiny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Looking forward to this, I do like the big Harrier kit! Go to your image at flickr, to the lower right of the image there is a 'star', 'right arrow', and 'downward arrow' icon. Click the 'right arrow', and you should have a 'share 1 photo to:' box, click 'BB Code' and highlight the main text (maybe already highlighted), right click and 'copy', then paste into your post here. There will be a choice of sizes under this text box, believe 'Medium 800x533' is best for the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiny Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Looking forward to this, I do like the big Harrier kit! Go to your image at flickr, to the lower right of the image there is a 'star', 'right arrow', and 'downward arrow' icon. Click the 'right arrow', and you should have a 'share 1 photo to:' box, click 'BB Code' and highlight the main text (maybe already highlighted), right click and 'copy', then paste into your post here. There will be a choice of sizes under this text box, believe 'Medium 800x533' is best for the forum thank you very much i knew it was easier in flickr. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiny Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Right after a quick gander i thought id get the pilot and cockpit painted and put together.Trust me to have a senior moment two minutes after starting to glue the pilot,OOOPs forgot to paint him,Now how im gona paint all the detail between his arms. IMG_0951 by skellitor59, on Flickr He still needs a bit of touching up but thats for the morning. Cockpit not doing so well as even i cant stop the drugs which causes the shakes (legal stuff)so its a bit hit n miss with all the fine detail, but then if your looking that closely when its done GET OUT OF MY BEDROOM, IMG_0946 by skellitor59, on Flickr IMG_0949 by skellitor59, on Flickr Yes hes only got one arm,see above. IMG_0950 by skellitor59, on Flickr Going to have to leave it for a day or two as im out n about tommorow.but until next time (thats from batman i think) more to follow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob22 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 this looks fun...... im going to follow along if thats ok with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiny Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Righty ho gents bit of a, oh i dont know.Im building this striaght outa the box and came to items 20-21, i take it there the wheel doors .following the instructions i noticed the hinges(part 63-65)to be of different lenths and when you look down on them one side seems short and the other long.I will call this A. IMG_0954 by skellitor59, on Flickr Question is ,is this the correct way or have i somehow not followed the instructions correctly.This 2nd photo is if they are changed around and that looks more correct.I will call this B. IMG_0955 by skellitor59, on Flickr So gents the question stands .Is the answer A, or B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiny Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 Managed to get some more of the harrier glued together.Straight outa the box was not going to work so iv found away of getting the engine in and lined up, and hopefully get it glued into place tommorow along with sanding the seam as theres a few gaps..The part of the Engine that was on top has had to come off and some taken off the bottom so it will fit in the engine bay and not hit the engine cover . monday 22 (2) by skellitor59, on Flickr monday 22 (4) by skellitor59, on Flickr monday 22 (5) by skellitor59, on Flickr monday 22 (8) by skellitor59, on Flickr monday 22 (10) by skellitor59, on Flickr More to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiny Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 Well thats the 1/24 f3 harrier finished,enjoyed the build even though at times(like something small would keep falling off)it drove me bananas.Paint went on by hand as i still cant spray for love nor money,but im pleased with the results.decals were a pain some are to small to handle and were litteraly falling to bits as you slid them off the backing.Big OH the pilot has went awol.????? Took all the bits that needed laquered into the shed including the little man and when i went to fit him in the cockpit this morning ,hes done a disappearing act on me,turned over the shed, kitchen, cupboard,bins and still no sign of him???????(wot?)Oh well onwards and upwards,next project the handley page victor.( has anyone a camo paint scheme for this) 1 tues 6th (3) by skellitor59, on Flickr 2 wed 7th (2) by skellitor59, on Flickr 2 wed 7th (5) by skellitor59, on Flickr 2 wed 7th (6) by skellitor59, on Flickr 2 wed 7th (7) by skellitor59, on Flickr 4 fri 10th (1) by skellitor59, on Flickr #4 fri 10th (6) by skellitor59, on Flickr 4 fri 10th (7) by skellitor59, on Flickr 3 thur (1) by skellitor59, on Flickr 3 thur (2) by skellitor59, on Flickr 3 thur (4) by skellitor59, on Flickr 5 sat sun (2) by skellitor59, on Flickr 5 sat sun (3) by skellitor59, on Flickr 5 sat sun (6) by skellitor59, on Flickr 5 sat sun (7) by skellitor59, on Flickr 5 sat sun (8) by skellitor59, on Flickr 5 sat sun (9) by skellitor59, on Flickr 7 mon 13th (1) by skellitor59, on Flickr 7 mon 13th (10) by skellitor59, on Flickr 7 mon 13th (12) by skellitor59, on Flickr 7 mon 13th (13) by skellitor59, on Flickr 7 mon 13th (14) by skellitor59, on Flickr Anyone see a theme yet.??? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I do like wraparound 1 thing though the tailplane appear to be upside down Lovely finish I keep away from mine because of basic seat and the cost of the aftermarket bits but after seeing yours I may reconsider building it. Rodders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovis Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Smashing job! I know modelling isn't the best hobby to have when you have ailments that seem to prevent you from ever trying to build, but you've proven that you can still build to a high quality, and hopefully you had fun too along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjames68 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Love the idea of carrying the camo onto the stand, not seen or done that before but will do in future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiny Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 Love the idea of carrying the camo onto the stand, not seen or done that before but will do in future Did ya see the one i made for the vulcan.God it horrendous but it looks great on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiny Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 Smashing job! I know modelling isn't the best hobby to have when you have ailments that seem to prevent you from ever trying to build, but you've proven that you can still build to a high quality, and hopefully you had fun too along the way. I wouldnt say high quality ,not a lot of the finish is accurate but thanks for the kind remarks. I do like wraparound 1 thing though the tailplane appear to be upside down Lovely finish I keep away from mine because of basic seat and the cost of the aftermarket bits but after seeing yours I may reconsider building it. Rodders Sorry rodders i havent a clue what you mean. Its as the instuctions . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Lovely build, but Rodders is right. The horizontal stabalisers (rear wings) are on the wrong way around, they should slope quite sharply down. All you need to do is put the left one on the right and the right one one the left. You may have to respray them to match the cammo though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 The out rigger wheels need to be down too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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