Popular Post gazza l 2,991 Posted October 26, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 26, 2019 Hi everyone, Here is my latest efforts, a pair of Sword Harriers. I enjoyed building these two kits although the fit of parts in some areas is not great. The T4 comes with photoetch for the cockpit, the T10 doesn't but there are a pair of resin seats and a vacformed canopy. I added resin intakes and jet nozzles designed for Airfix kits but with a little sanding/fitting managed to get them fit nicely. I also used a Master pitot tube and a couple of SNEB rocket launchers from the spares box. MRP paints were used then weathered with oils and pastel chalks. Thanks for looking, gazza l T. MK. 4 Norway, 4 Squadron 1981 T.MK. 10 Wittering, 20 Squadron 2007 And finally a family line up! Just need GR-5 and a couple of sea Harriers 93 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Delta 210 5,008 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Despite the fit problems, they both look fantastic, and I absolutely love the family group! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Phone Phixer 1,205 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Superb work, and wow, what a collection. Love them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
binbrook87 2,270 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 (edited) Superb! The winter camo T4 especially looks good. And the line up looks great Despite the short run nature of Sword kits they do seem to capture the 'poise' of the intended aircraft. I've built 3 of their lightnings and they do 'sit' well...and your Harriers are no different. Edited October 26, 2019 by binbrook87 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Edge 684 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 What lovely builds and a great family pic too! Edge 1 Link to post Share on other sites
NG899 272 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Great builds of two tricky kits Gazza. Lovely line up too. Keep on with the project! Cheers Nick 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ivan-o 1,199 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Very impressive 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis_C 1,114 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 I was already impressed with two VTOL t-birds. But a whole line up is completely amazing! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
HansReggelsen 2,013 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 What a nice collection of wellmade Harriers! Looking at them I know I need some! Cheers Hans J 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Spitfire31 2,434 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Awesome lineup of meticulous Harriers! I had to double check the scale – they all look at least 1:48th… Impressive work! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Andwil 4,576 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Well done Gazza, having recently completed a Sword T2 I know what a trial theses can be. But they certainly look good when finished and reward the effort put into building them. Nice collection too. I am aiming at having all the versions and operators of the Harrier in my collection. AW 1 Link to post Share on other sites
russ c 10,392 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Excellent pair of Harriers Gazza and the collection looks superb too 1 Link to post Share on other sites
woody37 11,323 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Stunning pair, although I prefer the t.4, that scheme is great and you’ve nailed it 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Paulaero 718 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 That's a very nice collection of Harriers must find the motivation to finish some of mine. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RMCS 5,803 Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Outstanding 1 Link to post Share on other sites
stevehnz 10,772 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 A great looking pair of Harriers, a really impressive line up too. Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
spaddad 2,116 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Orsum. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
gazza l 2,991 Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 On 10/27/2019 at 1:17 AM, Andwil said: Well done Gazza, having recently completed a Sword T2 I know what a trial theses can be. But they certainly look good when finished and reward the effort put into building them. Nice collection too. I am aiming at having all the versions and operators of the Harrier in my collection. AW Cheers Andwil, I look forward to seeing your collection one day. Thanks to everyone else for your kind comments. gazza l Link to post Share on other sites
kapam 1,683 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Wow! A very fine pair of Sword Harriers! The family lineup is equally awesome! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 1,555 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 That is a lovely pair of Harriers and impressive lineup. Will you do a RN T4 to add to the collection ? Regards Robert 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Squibby 1,450 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I really love the shape of the Harrier, even the ones with the silly noses look purposeful Great work on the kits, neatly finished and subtly weathered 1 Link to post Share on other sites
chrish 52 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 wow, what great builds! Did you post a work in progress for any of these? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
gazza l 2,991 Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 15 hours ago, Robert said: That is a lovely pair of Harriers and impressive lineup. Will you do a RN T4 to add to the collection ? Regards Robert Thanks Robert, I may well do one day but not just yet, I need a break from Harriers and currently I am enjoying building a less demanding kit. 7 hours ago, chrish said: wow, what great builds! Did you post a work in progress for any of these? Thanks chrish, no I didn't do a WIP, maybe I will when I do my Sea Harriers. Cheers gazza l Link to post Share on other sites
Bob_C 262 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 A couple of absolutely fantastic models. The T4 in that Norwegian/Arctic camo is a gem. I have a copy of the Sword T4 awaiting and I am planning on the same scheme - I now have a high bar to aim at! The Harrier has a special place for me as I spent a lot of my career at BAe Kingston/ Farnborough/ Dunsfold designing bits and fixing others. The T birds, I think, are very pretty aircraft. Well done 1 Link to post Share on other sites
F-32 4,701 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 A lovely couple of builds and a great collection 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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