Dermo245 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 (edited) Just done with this little 'un for the Hawker GB here on the forum and happy how it turned out for an ancient kit. The short build thread is here if you're so inclined but to recap: Kit: Esci 1/72 AV-8A Matador Build: Tamiya tape for seatbelts, opened the intake flaps but rest OOB. Paints: White from a rattle can. Light Gull Grey mixed from Revell Acrylics (yes, I do that!) and applied with hairy stick. Klear, Flory Models Wash and Satin varnish. Pencil for some of the panel lines. Decals: From the kit after two weeks in the window. And alongside an Italeri (ex Esci) Royal Navy Sea Harrier in Black 14 markings built a couple of years back. Really enjoyed it and might try to squeeze in another build in the Harrier family soon. Thanks for looking! Dermot Edited May 1, 2018 by Dermo245 Fixing photos 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Very nice AV-8A! Well done The Esci Harrier is still a good kit (IMHO) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I really like this! The AV8 looks great in the Spanish markings. Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Very nice indeed. Reminds me of one I saw at Dunsfold, many years ago. Really liked the Spanish colouring and markings or that era. Cheers Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Looking good fond memories of this kit n the sea harrier ..built both of them as a lad long time ago....when plastic kits were stocked in toy shops.... rgds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Nice Matador 👍 Its always nice to see alternative schemes/markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Nice job & great choice of scheme. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Cracking build Dermo love the Harrier in the Spanish scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Awesome builds, in my favorite scale! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Nice kit. Does the Esci have raised or recessed panel lines? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 That's a really nice looking Harrier/Matador. I particularly like your panel line highlights which look very authentic. For an old kit from a long gone company the model holds up pretty well. It's a pity Esci went West as they did some interesting subjects. I must say the aircraft does look nice in that Spanish scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Nice! DennisTheBear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Lovely work 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 On 5/2/2018 at 5:10 AM, Thud4444 said: Nice kit. Does the Esci have raised or recessed panel lines? Thank you. Mostly very fine recessed panel lines on this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Nicely done AV-8 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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