stevej60 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 She looks superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 46 year old decal time... The operating table is ready, everything's laid out... will the patient survive? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 5 minutes ago, Johnson said: 46 year old decal time... The operating table is ready, everything's laid out... will the patient survive? I'm gonna say yes, and to boot, those decals will look great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Yeah, I’ll back those decals in as well. This will be stunning once all stickered up! Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 Your support worked! Thanks chaps! Phew. The decals were fine. I was impressed how well they worked, considering their age and less than ideal storage (box in the loft). Registration is OK (the fin flashes aren't perfect) but generally good. Colour is good, a bit yellow on the underwing codes but hey, it's a 50 year old FROG (well, Hasegawa - but the decals are FROG?) and I can live with that. But are they THICK! Difficult to bend them, Microsol didn't do a lot and frankly I'm not sure it did the decals much good. The thickness and the lack of any effect with Microsol has led to some inevitable silvering. The side roundels didn't want to conform to the domed engine intake shape - and why, many years ago, did I have to complicate things by opening up the air intake suction doors? Anyway, they're almost all on and I'm much relieved. Cheers! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 She looks superb Charlie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Very well done on your Harrier. Im considering this kit for a build over in "The year i was born" build. Anything i should look out for, any kind of pitfalls or issues ? Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 Thanks Dennis, its been more fun than I thought it would be! 29 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Anything i should look out for, any kind of pitfalls or issues ? A slightly difficult question as I started it about 45 years ago! I don't recall any particular issues with the fit. If you look at my early posts in this thread you can see I used a lot of filler around the front engine housings. I don't think FROG (actually Hasegawa who made the moulds) got the profile of these quite right where they join the main fuselage, both above and below. If you look at Paul A H's excellent 1/72 Airfix Harrier, the line is much smoother, and this makes quite a bit of difference with the upper/lower camouflage demarcation. The panel lines are raised which I removed and re-scribed them. There's almost no cockpit detail. Apart from those points, the plane conforms well to the plans I have. There may be other things wrong, but I haven't looked for them, I'm building it as it is. Hope this helps! I'm thinking about 'The Year I was Born GB', but can't find much in 1955 that inspires me! Cheers! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 Hi folks, Almost there! I keeps saying that, so I thought I 'd better post a pic to show where I am; She's had a coat of Xtracrylix Satin Varnish airbrushed over the Xtracolor enamel and decals, I was very impressed with the satin varnish. What's left are all the bits and bobs; canopy, u/c, drop tanks, cockpit details. I'm hoping to make some good progress today before family duties and socialising take over my life for a while! Cheers 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 That is a lovely satin finish... looking so good this is! Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Agree that the finish is very good, very good indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Beautiful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 A hard days night work. I'm knackered, I think it's done. Only 46 years late! Not perfect (are they ever?). The ejection sofa, sorry seat, could be a lot better. And I'm still trying to select a pilot. The chap (or lady!) FROG provided was a bit small, about 4' 2", I've read of other FROG pilots being a bit short! But it's been great fun! Thanks everyone for your support!!! Here's a couple of pics; Should hit the gallery tomorrow. Cheers! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) Worth the effort Charlie - looks great. You can take a day off now before moving on the the Sea Fury.😀 Edited August 6, 2019 by PeterB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 They’re never too late when finally finished, even after 46 long years! I must say there’s a good chance this kit would not have been built so well had it been completed all those years ago. This whole Harrier journey makes a fascinating conversation starter and we are all happy that you decided to dig her out, ask the question and see it though. It would also have to place very high up in a much delayed KUTA contest! Cheers and well done.. Dave 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share Posted August 6, 2019 13 minutes ago, Rabbit Leader said: KUTA contest Being a newbie, I had to look it up! Thanks Dave! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Looks fabulous! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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