Muzz Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 59 minutes ago, sammy da fish said: Don’t forget the intake trucking is gloss white up to about 6’ of the lip of the intake? Had this debate on another thread and been reliably informed that Gr3/T4's were camo colour right up to the fan blades. Sea Harriers/T8's were white. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235033163-harrier-t8-cockpit-reference/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 A lot of progress again today, the decent fit of parts is making for a pretty speedy build. Got the cockpit windscreen in place and Eduard masks applied. The front windscreen section is a great fit, a light sand required around the fuselage edges where it meets the clear parts and it was spot on. I then started to add the few bits of PE to the fuselage and wings. Some of these were from the Eduard set and some are supplied with the kit. After these were in place it was time to add the main wing and intakes. The main wing fit is again excellent, I may add a touch of perfect putty just to tidy up the join lines. The intakes are a drop in fit, if Hasegawa's GR7 intakes had been like this I would have built a load of them. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Control surfaces added. Not sure what's happened with the tail planes, the locating holes in the fuselage for the pins on the control surface are too big and the fit is way off. It's going to cause problems for getting the correct anhederal on them. Also read on another thread that the holes are 4mm further forward than they should be. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 This one is coming together well and ever more Harrier-shaped every time I look. Nice progress 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 Thanks guys. I was looking through the RFI thread yesterday and came across this build by TimB which provided some great info. http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235034653-another-kinetic-harrier-t4/ One such piece of info was the incorrect inner wing pylons which I believe were used by the Sea Harriers. So I went about correcting them........ I added a piece of scrap plastic to the leading edge before cutting to shape..... Corrected pylon on the right. I also intend to add the in flight refuelling probe bit the one provided in the kit is a slightly short one suitable for a single seat aircraft. I found a suitable sized and shaped scrap plastic which will be added to provide the correct length. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Subtle but essential changes Muzz. Those will will make a difference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 Wow, 2 weeks since my last update! Some paint on, Mr Hobby Colour Aqueous range. And the dark green...... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 With paintwork of this quality I'm sure we can forgive you a couple weeks absence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Very nice muzz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Taking notes for my build. Great stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 Glossed up ready for decals..... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 The paint is looking smooth and a great base for the decal stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 On 29/03/2018 at 10:00, Muzz said: Glossed up ready for decals..... What do you use for the edges of the camo, blue tack or tape.....? steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 5 hours ago, speedy said: What do you use for the edges of the camo, blue tack or tape.....? steve. I used Clever Putty to mask off the camo. I believe it's the same as Panzer Putty only cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 Decals going on, the kits stencil placement diagrams are some of the worst I've seen. Need to look at a lot of photos to understand what goes where. Fuel tanks painted and chipped using AK's chipping fluid. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 The decals are adding plenty colour to this one and your subtle touches of weathering are adding plenty life 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 Squadron markings done, nearly finished. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Jumptastic!! It really looks attractive! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Jumptastic indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 Nearly finished, decals done, flat coat, details painted and wash added. Nearly time to try and get it sitting on all five tyres! Sorry for the rubbish mobile shots but they do the job. This photo show the contrast in the weathered camo a bit better. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Looking good Muzz. I'm just about at the same stage as you, will be getting her on her feet this evening, hopefully! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 She really is looking very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 All finished just in time........... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Nice work and in good time too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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