Ian Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Kit - Airfix 1:72. Paint - Humbrol, WEM & Xtracolour enamels. Decals - Kit. Extras - LAU-3 pods from Hasegawa Weapons Set. Hawker Siddeley AV-8A Harrier VMA-513 'Flying Nightmares' MCAS Kaneohe Bay 1976 Bought this on impulse from a mate here in NZ just a couple of weeks before Christmas and decided to get it built more-or-less immediately. Hit the bench at the same time as the Skyraider and built side-by-side. Definitely does not 'fall together' in the same way as the A-1, but that's to be expected because of the complex and complicated shapes that need to be 'massaged' into place with some forethought and practice. Like a number of 'new' Airfix kits I've built, I'm still not 'happy' with the soft plastic that they're utilising but that's just a personal gripe. A little smear of filler here and there and some gentle sanding was needed but that's all. Always loved the early 'pointy nose' Harriers and was really liked the in-box marking options, so just went ahead and used them - they're great !!. A little gem of a kit and due congrats to Airfix. All the very best from NZ, please feel free to criticise, comment or ask any questions. Ian. 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Hi Ian, nice looking Harrier- good paint job. You don't often see the early ones in US markings. I have both the new Airfix Mk 1 and Mk 3 boxings in the stash- yet to make their way to the surface. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Just occasionally kit decaals are a good choice, and they complement your rather nice Harrier perfectly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Lovely build Ian.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Quack Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Lovely - particularly like the loadout and the finish. Nice to see the USMC GR.1 equivalent getting some exposure. Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Very nice 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
112 Squadron Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Unlike the AV-8B the first generation Harrier had only a brief service history with the USMC. So it is nice to see early US Marine Harrier jets. I like your choice of add-ons for the load-out and the colorful markings. This is a very good looking build. In my view, the Airfix kit may have some minor issues but in comparison to other AV-8As in 1/72 scale such as the old Fujimi kits it builds into a nice model without running into any major hassles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subdvr Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Ive always liked the Harrier, very nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Top modelling and lovely finish. I do miss seeing Harriers in proper camo! Thanks for sharing. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Beautiful Harrier, very cool indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Surprise! An early Marine one! Great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbeale Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 I likey!! Very well done! 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 Thanks all. glad you like it and really appreciate the kind words. Next build is already on the bench and a fair way along, you should see it in about three weeks or so. Best from NZ. Ian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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