CT7567 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 It may be just an optical illusion, but am I seeing correctly that the drooped auxilary intake doors you've added are "hinged" at the trailing edge of the openings on the starboard side (vs leading edge on the port intake)? May well be too far along and too small an issue if I have spotted a glitch. Overall you're doing great justice to a classic kit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 5 hours ago, CT7567 said: It may be just an optical illusion, but am I seeing correctly that the drooped auxilary intake doors you've added are "hinged" at the trailing edge of the openings on the starboard side (vs leading edge on the port intake)? May well be too far along and too small an issue if I have spotted a glitch. Overall you're doing great justice to a classic kit! Oh 💩how did I manage to do that?! What a goose. Looks like I’ll have to display the port side only. Last timeI do this mod, in future I will either use aftermarket intakes or just ignore the closed doors. AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT7567 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Andwil said: Oh 💩how did I manage to do that?! What a goose. Looks like I’ll have to display the port side only. Last timeI do this mod, in future I will either use aftermarket intakes or just ignore the closed doors. AW Such a small thing most will never notice, I'm sure. And I don't know which markings you have planned (obviously pre-Falklands), but maybe you can explain it away as a little known, unsuccessful trial mod of bi-directional intakes for rapid yaw 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) Unmasked the fuselage today: Happy with that, very little bleed. I then re-masked the nose and sprayed the radome with NATO black: AW Edited May 21, 2020 by Andwil Undid some autocorrect 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 Nose unmasked and wings and tail planes attached: Looks like a Sea Harrier now. Of course having been so careful with it all along, after taking this photo I dropped the model and broke the pitot off. I can probably make a better one with some wire anyway. AW 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Jet nozzles attached and the various antennae on the tail painted Lifecolour Tan. These will need a second coat and a tidy up. I have no idea what that lighter blue area behind the ventral fin in the photo is as it’s not there in real life! AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 Glossed and ready for decals: I’ve ordered a Master brass pitot to replace the broken one (it will look better as well), it’s on it’s way, hopefully it will arrive in time to complete the model for the GB. AW 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Looking very attractive under that paint and gloss AW, very nice work. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 With the a Buffalo finished I can now concentrate on the Sea Harrier. Started the decals today, actually I intended to start yesterday, got all set to go but a seven hour power outage put paid to that! We had some pretty high winds and a tree probably came down on the lines somewhere and recalling by candle light is not recommended. Port side and undersides done today: The decals behaved well and settled down nicely, only problem was with the fuselage roundel on the intake which seems to be an issue with all Harriers. The instructions are a bit vague with placement of stencils and this together with less than perfect eyesight has probably led to some mis placement. Care is also needed because some of the decal numbers do not match with the placement plans. AW 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 Decals finished and sealed in with a clear coat. The eagle eyed will spot a stuff up with the stencils. Only a few antennae and the undercarriage to attach, some light weathering and she will be done. Hopefully the pitot I have ordered will arrive in time, thats in the lap of the gods and Australia Post. AW 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 Postman delivered my pitot this morning! The Master pitot is a vast improvement on the kit part that I broke off so that turned out to be a happy accident. As a bonus, with the pitot Master also give you a microscopic but exquisite angle of attack sensor: The small antennae and yaw vane were attached with CA, these are just butt joints with no positive attachment points. Undercarriage and pylons also attached. I’ll let the glue on the antennae cure over night and carefully paint them tomorrow if I have time. AW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 I love the Master brass products. Well made, affordably priced. Those and resin bang seats are my 2 most frequent upgrades as they make a fairly large impact for minimal cash outlay. I actually just ordered a slew of F-4 pitots a couple weeks ago (to hit a price point for discounted shipping). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 A very nice job so far! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 I’m calling it done. More pictures to follow in the gallery. Thanks to @rob85 for running this enjoyable group build and well done everybody for all the wonderful builds. See you over in the Helicopters and STOVL GB shortly! AW 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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