theplasticsurgeon Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) I'm going to build this kit: As the 1971 option. No 20 Squadron, 1971 RAF Wildenrath. I've recently completed this, same kit grasshopper - so we'll see the changes in appearance that going operational brought. Edited March 17, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon More info 6
theplasticsurgeon Posted January 30, 2017 Author Posted January 30, 2017 Whilst we're waiting, here are some other first generation RAF Harriers that I've built. Matchbox GR3 - No 4 Squadron RAF Gutersloh - visited these on ATC camp in 1978. Previous Airfix GR3 as No 1 Squadron, RAF Wittering. Same model the next day, prepared for Arctic operations in Norway. Fujimi GR3 - but this one in Belize Airfix 1/48 GR3, 1982 Falklands This one was shot down. 2
Col. Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Another Harrier for your collection Tim. Nice one. Make for an interesting comparison with your other GR.1 as well.
rob85 Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Nice set of harriers, anyone would think you're a fan! interested to see how this one turns out Rob
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 5, 2017 Author Posted February 5, 2017 Well - I've started. Here's the pilot and cockpit: 1
wimbledon99 Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 On 2/5/2017 at 9:55 PM, theplasticsurgeon said: Well - I've started. Here's the pilot and cockpit: Very nice!
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 12, 2017 Author Posted February 12, 2017 A bit of work today, this is the innards about to be joined up. Fuselage and wing about to come together. and a basic airframe. 4
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 12, 2017 Author Posted February 12, 2017 One minor flaw with this kit - it provides parts for aux-air intakes closed - for high speed flight, it provides parts for aux-air intakes upper open, lower closed - for parked, non engine running, as used on my previous build, but it doesn't provide parts for aux-air intakes fully open, for ground running and hover. So I trimmed the parts for that regime myself. 1
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 13, 2017 Author Posted February 13, 2017 About to treat the seams - Timstyle. Pitot has been surgically removed and saved 'til last.
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 19, 2017 Author Posted February 19, 2017 Ten minutes wet sanding - and we're close to ready for paint. 1
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 21, 2017 Author Posted February 21, 2017 Started painting, first coat underside grey (acrylic, brush). 2
theplasticsurgeon Posted February 25, 2017 Author Posted February 25, 2017 Green Camo applied. And these two should look the same. 4
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 9, 2017 Author Posted March 9, 2017 Still in the game, decals. And underneath 2
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 10, 2017 Author Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) Day off work so more stencils etc And I remembered my other GR1 Edited March 10, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon 2
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 12, 2017 Author Posted March 12, 2017 Undercarriage. and Pylons, and more decals. Hoping to complete soon. 2
Jabba Posted March 16, 2017 Posted March 16, 2017 Coming along nicely. A different Sqn to do as most normally do the Sqns that are more famed for using the Harrier.
theplasticsurgeon Posted March 16, 2017 Author Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) Declaring completion. See the differences. Edited March 17, 2017 by theplasticsurgeon More info 2
John_W Posted March 19, 2017 Posted March 19, 2017 Comming along nicely. So much pretier than the later wrap arround scheme.
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