Serge Tkach Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) Hi everyone, I’d like to present another model made for FROG/NOVO competition — that’s American-Spanish version of the famous British Harrier. This is the old FROG pack reproduced by Donetsk Toy Factory. As usual, this work was made in “Out of box” nomination, which doesn’t allow any modifications in the original kit except the change of the pitot tube and set-up of antennas on the fuselage (which is how American-Spanish model differs from the British one). According to the rules of the contest I had to stay within the limits of the kit — rised panel lines, geometry inaccuracies and so on. So, the result is before you. The model represents 008-9 aircraft from the 8th squadron of Spain naval air forces Dedalo for 1982. Thanks for looking! Edited February 16, 2021 by Serge Tkach 56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Wow that's incredible for the old Frog kit. Nice work 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Congratulations on a fine model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Looks fab ....where are the decals from ? Great canopy you can really see the detail inside ..😆 just demonstrates how even lower priced kits have moved on BZ to you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 That is a very impressive result from such a basic and old kit. I hope it does well in the competitions. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Great looking model! Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Loveky build Serge.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Incredible paintwork! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 That's a fantastic build and finish Serge especially given the base kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Tkach Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 Thanks all for the comments! 3 hours ago, junglierating said: Looks fab ....where are the decals from ? Great canopy you can really see the detail inside ..😆 just demonstrates how even lower priced kits have moved on BZ to you I used the decals from Aztec: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 4 hours ago, Serge Tkach said: Thanks all for the comments! I used the decals from Aztec: They look good ...i will have to take a look. I remember crossdecking with the Amarda🇪🇸 when I was on 801 with Shars ...the Spanish had AV8Bs by then.....im not that old 😁to remember AV8As mind you I do remember the crabs having GR3 🤔😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Simply AMAZING. I will never believe that FROG harrier can look like this. your skill is exceptional Regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Wow. Wow, wow, wow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightningboy2000 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 I had to scroll back up the page a couple of times to check the title! Frog? 1/72? Frog?? 1/72??? Well I think you've inspired a few more modellers to build their old kits instead of buying new ones with recessed panel lines! The Dreadnaught sized rivets look interesting though! 😆 I take it, the panel lines have been drawn on with pencil? Really well done! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Amazing! Can't quite believe I'm looking at a Frog model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Tkach Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 15 hours ago, Duncan B said: That is a very impressive result from such a basic and old kit. I hope it does well in the competitions. Duncan B Duncan, thank you, it did 😀😀😀. Here's the Diploma (sorry it's in Russian): 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 You nailed it! Just perfect! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) Superb work! Shows that skill, good paintwork and good decals make any model look fabulous. And congratulations with the 1st place on Karopka competition!!! Edited February 16, 2021 by Dennis_C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Incredible work absolutely stunning very well done thanks for sharing regards Eamonn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Inspirational build, shows what can be done with skill and an artistic mind, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 That is a thing of beauty, can't believe its an old Frog kit in 72 scale! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Great work on the old Frog, excellent modelling ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Tkach Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 Dear friends, thank you for kind words! 21 hours ago, Dennis_C said: ... And congratulations with the 1st place on Karopka competition!!! Dennis, thank you very much! On 16/02/2021 at 04:48, Lightningboy2000 said: ... The Dreadnaught sized rivets look interesting though! 😆 ... Martin Martin, agree. They make the model look more authentic and typically FROG. 😁 On 16/02/2021 at 04:48, Lightningboy2000 said: ... I take it, the panel lines have been drawn on with pencil? ... Panel lines are paint-stenciled with acrylic colours. I described that method in my previous project. And here some photos from the build process: 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_stela Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 It is just incredible how you could make such a beautiful model from this old kit! I`m very impressed! And I'm glad that you chose Spanish colors - Harriers look very nice with these red/yellow roundels. Now I know what colors my AV-8B will wear! Thanks for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Wow you've turned that into a first class model 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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