Dermo245 Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) I'm in with this oldie, to be finished in Spanish markings. Esci_AV8A_Harrier_Box_Art by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Good luck with your builds! Cheers, Dermot Edited April 29, 2018 by Dermo245 15
stevej60 Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) Cracking choice Dermo,the Spanish scheme is a beauty! Edited February 6, 2018 by stevej60 1
Greg in OK Posted February 7, 2018 Posted February 7, 2018 Dermot: Looking forward to your build! Greg in OK 1
Rabbit Leader Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 I really like these Esci Harrier kits and should track down more of them when I get the chance. Good luck Dermot, a Spanish Naval Matador will make this build a real 'eye catcher'. Cheers.. Dave 1
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 Love a nice Harrier build, have the Esci GR-3 in the stash ( well 3 of them I think). COuld be tempted to build one of them for this GB. 3
Rabbit Leader Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 34 minutes ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: Love a nice Harrier build, have the Esci GR-3 in the stash ( well 3 of them I think). COuld be tempted to build one of them for this GB. Do we need to twist your arm Ray? You know I get discounted flights and Canberra’s only an hour an a bit away... might take me a few more hours to negotiate all those roundabouts though!! Cheers.. Dave 2 1
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 23 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: Do we need to twist your arm Ray? You know I get discounted flights and Canberra’s only an hour an a bit away... might take me a few more hours to negotiate all those roundabouts though!! Cheers.. Dave Sorry to hijack the thread again Dermot, but Dave I see 5 8 Harrier build threads (with 11 builds) already here (I know the more the merrier), but I have another build lined up here that I will start once a few other projects are cleared from the bench. Hopefully, you won't be disappointed Dave 1
Col. Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 So, tell me Dermot, had a chance to start your Harrier yet?
Dermo245 Posted March 5, 2018 Author Posted March 5, 2018 On 2/24/2018 at 9:44 PM, Col. said: So, tell me Dermot, had a chance to start your Harrier yet? Yep indeed, started and being off work with the recent snow, a bit more done! Not much to see in the cockpit, being OOB. The seat is drying and will be added later. Again, just the kit seat with some belts added. Esci_AV8A_Harrier_cockpit by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Then started to bodge the intake doors.. Esci_AV8A_Harrier_intake_2 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Some tidying up still needed but a little better.. Esci_AV8A_Harrier_intake_3 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Top wing parts glued together... Esci_AV8A_Harrier_wing by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr And added to the fuselage halves. Also added the tail parts and drilled out the small intake at the base of the tail. Esci_AV8A_Harrier_Wip_1 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Thanks for looking, more soon! Cheers, Dermot 8
Dave Fleming Posted March 5, 2018 Posted March 5, 2018 For the ESCI kits, I've started to fit the intakes before the nose section - it's easier to take material from the insides of the intakes & cockpit section to get the nose to fit than taking material from the outsides of the intakes - less clean up as well. 1
Dermo245 Posted March 5, 2018 Author Posted March 5, 2018 23 minutes ago, Dave Fleming said: For the ESCI kits, I've started to fit the intakes before the nose section - it's easier to take material from the insides of the intakes & cockpit section to get the nose to fit than taking material from the outsides of the intakes - less clean up as well. Will have to remember that for the next one (SHAR) for sure. Nice tip Dave, thank you! Dermot 2
Col. Posted March 5, 2018 Posted March 5, 2018 Good to see this one taking a leap forward Dermot I recognise the wing as being the same parts as that in my SHAR kit although the fit looks be better. 1
Dave Fleming Posted March 5, 2018 Posted March 5, 2018 7 hours ago, Dermo245 said: Will have to remember that for the next one (SHAR) for sure. Nice tip Dave, thank you! Dermot I think it was Drewe Manton that showed me that
Dermo245 Posted April 9, 2018 Author Posted April 9, 2018 Been busy with this one but haven't posted in a while. Bit of fettling to get the intakes sorted but they're on. White from a rattle can and two brush coats of Light Gull Grey which I think could be bit lighter... Esci_AV8A_Harrier_Wip_2 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Glossed up.. Esci_AV8A_Harrier_Wip_3 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr And then started on the decals. These are the originals from the kit and behaved very nicely! Esci_AV8A_Harrier_Wip_4 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr More soon, thanks for looking. D 10
zebra Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 This is coming along nicely. It looks good in those markings - always thought the Spanish roundels add a nice splash of colour that you don’t often see on a Harrier. 1
Dermo245 Posted April 27, 2018 Author Posted April 27, 2018 Thanks very much. Here's the other side decals in progress... Esci_AV8A_Harrier_Wip_5. by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr And then with the gear, pylons, aerials and other bits added. The pitot has been glued on again (that's the third time now!) and she's had a wash with Flory Models dark dirt. I also went over some of the panel lines with a sharp pencil. Esci_AV8A_Harrier_Wip_6 by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr The outriggers are a little further forward than would be the case but they needed some fettling otherwise they wouldn't touch the ground. Final question - does anyone know whether the final finish should be flat or satin? Thanks for looking! Dermot 6
shatters Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 40 minutes ago, Dermo245 said: Final question - does anyone know whether the final finish should be flat or satin? I'm guessing that they should be satin. Phil 1
Artie Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 (edited) They were satin finished, but turned to a matt, tatty finish very quickly...they used to be quite dirty undersides....Not his one, but nice to see the satin finish.... Edited April 27, 2018 by Artie 2 1
Dermo245 Posted April 29, 2018 Author Posted April 29, 2018 (edited) So with a coat of Satin varnish and a little weathering on the back exhausts, she's done. Esci_AV8A_Harrier_Matador (9)f by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Esci_AV8A_Harrier_Matador (6)f by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Esci_AV8A_Harrier_Matador (12)f by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr A little sanding on the outriggers and she sits just right though the background paper makes her sit a little high. Will post some more pics in the Gallery, thanks to Col for leading this great GB and good luck with your builds! Cheers, Dermot Edited April 29, 2018 by Dermo245 Fixing photo links 10 1
modelling minion Posted April 30, 2018 Posted April 30, 2018 Very nice work Dermot, she looks great in the Spanish scheme. Well done. 1
Valkyrie Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 Never seen a Spanish Harrier before yeah it does suit it! Nice job 1
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