Dermo245 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Hi all, When Sub Lieutenant Ian Watson took off from HMS Illustrious on 6th June 1983 in a Sea Harrier, he probably never imagined landing later that day on a Spanish freighter - with his radio and navigation faulty and fuel almost out, he had no chance of making it back to the carrier. The ship he landed on the MV Alraigo docked four days later in Tenerife, with its new cargo safely aboard. You can read more about what would be called The Alraigo Incident This was my attempt to recreate that in 1/72 for the 'In the Navy' GB here on the forum. The diorama build thread is here but to recap.. Kit: 1/72 Esci Sea Harrier FRS1 Build: Dropped the flaps, opened the upper blow in doors, otherwise OOB Paint: Revell acrylics with airbrush, Flory Models Wash, Klear, Satin Varnish Decals: Whirybird for Sea Harriers Extras: Base from a picture frame. Containers & Van built from plastic card. Wood pallet from coffee sticks. Figures: From Esci 'Nato Pilots' set Am happy how it turned out, especially the shipping containers. The van is probably the weakest part of it all and could be more refined. But was my first time trying to scratchbuild anything that wasn't a box! Esci_Sea Harrier_Alraigo_diorama (3) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Esci_Sea Harrier_Alraigo_diorama (4) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Esci_Sea Harrier_Alraigo_diorama (5) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Esci_Sea Harrier_Alraigo_diorama (6) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Esci_Sea Harrier_Alraigo_diorama (7) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Esci_Sea Harrier_Alraigo_diorama (9) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Esci_Sea Harrier_Alraigo_diorama (10) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Esci_Sea Harrier_Alraigo_diorama (12) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Thanks for looking and stay safe. All the best. Dermot 56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 (edited) Nice work on that Dermot, I remember this from ages ago. Your WIP brought back the memory & this has capped it nicely, a fine bit of modelling Indeed. 👍 Steve. Edited May 13, 2020 by stevehnz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Yeah, thats a great looking diorama - good job I would not have guessed that the van is scratch built! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Eazy Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 11 hours ago, Dermo245 said: Hi all, When Sub Lieutenant Ian Watson took off from HMS Illustrious on 6th June 1983 in a Sea Harrier, he probably never imagined landing later that day on a Spanish freighter - with his radio and navigation faulty and fuel almost out, he had no chance of making it back to the carrier. The ship he landed on the MV Alraigo docked four days later in Tenerife, with its new cargo safely aboard. You can read more about what would be called The Alraigo Incident This was my attempt to recreate that in 1/72 for the 'In the Navy' GB here on the forum. The diorama build thread is here but to recap.. Kit: 1/72 Esci Sea Harrier FRS1 Build: Dropped the flaps, opened the upper blow in doors, otherwise OOB Paint: Revell acrylics with airbrush, Flory Models Wash, Klear, Satin Varnish Decals: Whirybird for Sea Harriers Extras: Base from a picture frame. Containers & Van built from plastic card. Wood pallet from coffee sticks. Figures: From Esci 'Nato Pilots' set Am happy how it turned out, especially the shipping containers. The van is probably the weakest part of it all and could be more refined. But was my first time trying to scratchbuild anything that wasn't a box! Esci_Sea Harrier_Alraigo_diorama (3) by Dermot Moriarty, on Flickr Dermot HEY! I remember seeing this photo around on the Internet, mostly on the likes of Pinterest. I never thought to see an actual model diorama of it!! That is really amazing, that is really great work. It is like, instead of looking at a flat 2D photo, you got yourself a 3D hologram photo!!! Really great!! You should be given an award for it. That's a very good work. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 They say any landing you can walk away from is a good landing 😁 It’s a fantastic recreation you have made, thanks for showing us 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Superb work well done for scratching the van I’d have cheated and used an Oxford! https://www.oxforddiecast.co.uk/products/volkswagen-t25-camper-bamboo-yellow-76t25006 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 here's another view of the van.. ..great work Dermot - a real showstopper (..again!) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clogged Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Great work. Amazing story. I think the pilot should have been given a medal for inititive, a brilliant landing and saving the plane! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Great work, and the Harrier survives at Newark, albeit converted to an F/A-2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 That's a great build, really nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Excellent work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrProd Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 That's fantastic. I love it. Great idea, well executed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Excellent work, very realistic piece of work 👏. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretar William Gudbergsson Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Nice one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Dick Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Now that brings back memories! Cracking work on one of the most memorable incidents with the SHAR and a happy ending at that for the Alreigo Kid and the FAA - imagine an F-35B doing that party trick now, the van might be a toasted Marshmallow! The SHAR coud practically land anywhere - Frigates, LPDs and container ships. Would like to see some F-35Bs training to land on destroyers and frigates now days for emergency diversion purposes, alass the woke society would not approve and boat helidecks might require some heat absorbing coating that will cost more than the F-35B... I wonder if some cheeky boffin has created a simulator sortie for an F-35B diverting to a frigate helideck or container ship as part of the Sim training program at Marham 🙂 HMS Albion & Bulwark and Bay class would be a good stand in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 On 5/12/2020 at 10:36 PM, stevehnz said: Nice work on that Dermot, I remember this from ages ago. Your WIP brought back the memory & this has capped it nicely, a fine bit of modelling Indeed. 👍 Steve. What Steve said 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daront Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Fantastic build and diorama. Alao love the fact its based on a real incident. Just shows the genius of the harrier design. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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