Hockeyboy76 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 A placeholder for a Mark1 Model 1/144 Harrier GR3, to be built as a 4Sqn bird with that amazing tail fin that I have always wanted to build. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Not done enough Harriers recently H ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Not done enough Harriers recently H ? Can you ever do enough Harriers? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Hockeyboy76 said: Can you ever do enough Harriers? In a word, NO! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Nice one, we just need the Airfix 1/24 one now as a contrast ! Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 21 minutes ago, JOCKNEY said: Nice one, we just need the Airfix 1/24 one now as a contrast ! Cheers Pat It’s in the stash somewhere, still packed from the move. Mrs H won’t be impressed if I dig that one out. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 51 minutes ago, Hockeyboy76 said: Mrs H won’t be impressed if I dig that one out. Surely she would be less impressed if you didn't build it after buying it! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 13 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Surely she would be less impressed if you didn't build it after buying it! Arrrr touché 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Not seen the plastic for this kit yet so looking forward to watching your progress 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 On 6/24/2020 at 12:00 PM, Col. said: Not seen the plastic for this kit yet so looking forward to watching your progress The plastic, Well, some of it anyway. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 On 6/26/2020 at 5:27 PM, Hockeyboy76 said: The plastic... From this angle it reminds me of Revell's 144th scale Hunter kit but parhaps that's 'cause of a similar green shade to the plastic. Or at least what little I can see of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Col. said: From this angle it reminds me of Revell's 144th scale Hunter kit but parhaps that's 'cause of a similar green shade to the plastic. Or at least what little I can see of it That’s not as odd as it sounds. When I look at Harriers from certain angles I can see the Hunter DNA in the wing and fin shapes. Definitely shows its Hawker ancestry. AW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmm Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Oh I’ve been wondering how this builds up. I have several which I bought right before we too moved house... Im itching to have a crack at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 14 hours ago, ajmm said: Oh I’ve been wondering how this builds up. I have several which I bought right before we too moved house... Im itching to have a crack at it. This GB is a great opportunity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Col. said: This GB is a great opportunity Agreed. Looking at an old Revell gr1 in 1/144 it looks like Mark1 have used the old Revell moulds. I shall get some clear pictures for you @Col. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 And look, it comes with a winter option! Be rude not to now that you have some practice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, modelling minion said: And look, it comes with a winter option! Be rude not to now that you have some practice. Little H has called “dibs” on the winter camo wrap. Im going with the 4sqn bird and that impressive fin flash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Hi, the only Harrier I ever (almost) built was the 1/144 Revell AV-8B. The front was a disgrace as the shape was O so wrong! I spent quite a bit of time trying to fix it, but I was never happy and as the canopy was more than suspect as well, I eventually threw it into the spares' box. The decals were great-looking though. So good luck with yours!!! JR 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 I don't know about the AV-8B but I built the Revell 1/144 Harrier GR7. It seemed pretty good to me for such a small model. It will be very interesting to compare with the Mark 1 Model's kit. Hope yours goes well H! 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, jean said: Hi, the only Harrier I ever (almost) built was the 1/144 Revell AV-8B. The front was a disgrace as the shape was O so wrong! Rather perky look to the nose area caused by upsweep of the underside if I recall correctly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 51 minutes ago, Murdo said: I don't know about the AV-8B but I built the Revell 1/144 Harrier GR7. It seemed pretty good to me for such a small model. It will be very interesting to compare with the Mark 1 Model's kit. Hope yours goes well H! Great looking Harrier, although you have fallen into Revells trap. The rear fin, the long pointy bit at the bottom comes to far forward for the RAF version along the spin. Correct for the AV-8Bs but not our lovely GR’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Just Googled it. Yep, you're right! Hadn't noticed it before. The Revell Trap works well. Looks like it should cut off just above the 1st figure 4 in the Serial Number... Assuming I've got that in the correct place too of course. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 21 hours ago, Hockeyboy76 said: Little H has called “dibs” on the winter camo wrap. Im going with the 4sqn bird and that impressive fin flash. Good to know that Little H will be building the winter bird, will it be in the GB? Your scheme choice is still impressive, even if it doesn't have any temporary white on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 10 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Good to know that Little H will be building the winter bird, will it be in the GB? Your scheme choice is still impressive, even if it doesn't have any temporary white on it. Yep she’s joining us. Need’s to finish the Spitfire and tidy her bedroom first. (What a dad thing to say!) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 2 hours ago, JosephLalor said: Rather perky look to the nose area caused by upsweep of the underside if I recall correctly Hi Joseph, you are giving me a scientific and logical explanation. I like that. At the time my cartesian approach could have been summarized by "Yukkk!!!". I never paid attention to the upsweep. I puttied, sanded, etc... and got everything quite right. And then I cracked the canopy... Many unsuccessful attempts later at thermo-forming a new one led to my chucking the model into the spares' box... I have never looked at a 1/144 kit again thereafter. Shame. JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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