CT Modeller Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Hawker Siddeley Kestrel FGA.1 Tripartite Evaluation Squadron, West Raynham, 1964 This is another one that was finished many years ago but has recently seen the light of day again. It was based on the original Airfix 1/72 Harrier GR.1 kit with parts from a Heritage Resin conversion. I didn’t actually use any resin but the white metal nozzles were needed. The Tripartite decals were also from this source. Canopy and cockpit interior were from scratch – I think the seat was a spare from the Skybirds 86 Scimitar kit given to me by Mike Eacock many years ago. Nowadays I don’t think I would have been quite so out there with the metal finish, but anyway here it is: 62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Lovely. Great conversion and top notch finish too. Nice to see such a rare beast, and particularly so in 1/72 Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 A very nice clean build of what was, in it's day, a promise of a bright future for the British aircraft industry. It was an exciting time. Cutting edge, before the term was invented! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Very nice build, fancied doing one myself as I have the Vingtor decal sheet and the Aardvark resin kit as a donor for a new Airfix kit. Lovely finish as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Very very nice indeed 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Very convincing and unique model! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 That’s a cracker! I’ve often thought about doing such a conversation, however finding decals and getting all the various differences correct has eluded me. You’ve done a marvellous job here, very well modelled. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 That's a cracking build, it's really stood the test of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 That looks superb/ A great coversion showing an important part of the Harrier's development. I think that is an excellent metal finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 It made me wonder, what if Germany had bought or built the Kestrel/Harrier in quantity. Used as anti tank aircraft instead of the helicopters they later adapted for the task. Operating costs would surely not have been that different. I think it would make a good Whiff build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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