ush1000 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Hi there, its been so long since I posted on this forum I clean forgot I had already registered! doh Just a quick query if anyone can help, I have nearly finished my Harrier, a real labour of love! I have used the Falkland flt option for decals. I have decided to use 2 drop tanks for the inner wing mounting, no decals required, the cannon pods for the outer wing position, the instructions show 3 decals just on the left side, so I am going to assume for each wing, port and starboard, each pod will have 3 decals on the left side? For the centre mounting under the fuselage I will use the large finned bomb (what kind of bomb? - the exploding kind), the instructions show a yellow band around the nose and 3 further decals. Unclear whether these are located on the top bottom left or right side of the bomb, I have tried to find pictures but no luck so far. My assumption is that they should go on the top side of the bomb? Any help gratefully accepted. Then my marathon journey is nearly finished!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Bit confused, The gunpods are only fitted each side of the under fuselage pylon. the wings have four pylons, the inners can be used for the 100gal drop tanks. or bombs. The UK 1000lb bomb has a 2" wide yellow explosive hazard band around the nose quite close to the tip. Haven't got a clue about what decals you are talking about. Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ush1000 Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Ah ok I will try again. The 1000lb bomb - airfix show a yellow band around the nose and 3 further decals along the length of the bomb - I am asking if these decals go on the top, bottom, left or right side of the bomb. The inner pylons will have drop tanks, no decals required. The outer pylons can be used for sidewinder missiles or (what I called cannons?) the pointed tube thing with multiple holes - ok I don't know if this is machine guns or cannons. Anyway, airfix show this weapon has 3 decals on its side - I am asking if these decals are placed just on the left side of this weapon i.e. with the weapon on the left and right outer pylon, are the 3 decals placed on the left side for both of them? Many thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) Matra rocket pod? Sorry I can't help with the decal placement though. Edited February 9, 2020 by geedubelyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Airfix 1/24 Harrier GR.3 and FRS.1 - General Discussion - Large Scale Planes https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/78197-airfix-124-harrier-gr3-and-frs1/ this might be of some assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Don't know if these help, but it might relate to the kit instructions? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, ush1000 said: Ah ok I will try again. The 1000lb bomb - airfix show a yellow band around the nose and 3 further decals along the length of the bomb - I am asking if these decals go on the top, bottom, left or right side of the bomb. The inner pylons will have drop tanks, no decals required. The outer pylons can be used for sidewinder missiles or (what I called cannons?) the pointed tube thing with multiple holes - ok I don't know if this is machine guns or cannons. Anyway, airfix show this weapon has 3 decals on its side - I am asking if these decals are placed just on the left side of this weapon i.e. with the weapon on the left and right outer pylon, are the 3 decals placed on the left side for both of them? Many thanks OK 1000lb bomb yellow hazard band as described in my previous post. do not place the yellow band as seen on post 6, the band was re positioned much further back on the bomb after the Falklands war because when the bomb was used as a laser guided bomb (LGB) warhead the front fairing of the LGB hid the warning band. there is only one yellow painted stencil on the bomb, that is between the lugs on the top. as seen in post 6. no other stencils on the bomb. the yellow "1.1D"label seen on the bombs are shipping labels that someone forgot to take off when preparing the bomb for use. What you called gunpods are 68mm M155 SNEB rocket pods the decals on this will be on the same side on both. The drop tanks will have a black data stencil on the centre section. Each pylon will have a red "ERU" warning triangle on each side. Selwyn Edited February 9, 2020 by Selwyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ush1000 Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 Many thanks for all helpful replies, I shall crack on and get her finished!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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