Popular Post The Shearwater Posted June 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) Here's my attempt at the 1/72 Airfix GR.9A (recent tooling). I rather enjoyed building this one! For the most part it went together very nicely indeed and there's a superb range of options and extra parts in the kit - for example, 65% or 100% LERX, different moulded parts for flaps/ailerons up or down, air dam open or closed etc etc. In fact the only slightly odd omission was the main gear doors, which are either closed for flight or open (with gear down) - neither is appropriate to a parked Harrier so I had to tweak the closed ones a bit. I used a bit of aftermarket stuff: Pavla seat and cockpit, Brassin Paveway LGBs and a Sniper ATP pod [purists will spot they're not proper Paveway IVs as I'm still waiting for my set of them to arrive], Eduard 'Remove Before Flight' tags and the chocks are etched Flightline ones. Decals are the excellent 'Retirement Harriers' set by Xtradecal - enough stencils for at least two kits, plus markings for the entire farewell flight! I did stick with the kit nozzles, thinking I could get rid of the join lines, but I think I'll go back to the Pavla resin ones next time - those internal vanes are impossible to fix! Paints were Hataka Red Line acrylic (Dark Sea Grey over Dark Camouflage Grey) with a bit of pre- and post-shading, then a coat of Winsor and Newton Galeria gloss varnish. Weathering was with oils/white spirit and Flory's clay wash before a coat of W&N matt varnish. Thanks for taking a look, I know Harriers seem to be one of the most modelled aircraft around so there's nothing new here!!! Edited June 16, 2021 by The Shearwater (edited to put the last "night shot" in!) 74 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 9 minutes ago, The Shearwater said: I know Harriers seem to be one of the most modelled aircraft around so there's nothing new here!!! That may be so, but few of them are modelled as well as this one! That is one superb looking Harrier. Mark. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinpin Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 19 minutes ago, Harry Lime said: That may be so, but few of them are modelled as well as this one! That is one superb looking Harrier. Mark. Thank you, that’s really kind especially given the intimidatingly high standards displayed in these forums! Just now, twinpin said: Fantastic Thank you 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Easily could have fooled me this was a bigger scale. Really nice work with the RBF tags, adds a lot to the finished look, well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Alan P said: Easily could have fooled me this was a bigger scale. Really nice work with the RBF tags, adds a lot to the finished look, well done Thank you, the tags are a small detail that seem to add a lot to the overall ‘feel’ of the scene... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Awesome job. I love the details and the hangar shots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 1 hour ago, The Shearwater said: Thanks for taking a look, I know Harriers seem to be one of the most modelled aircraft around so there's nothing new here!!! And your model is an excellently finished and photographed example of the breed - good work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian fish Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 I want one half as good as that..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Wowzer! That first picture... bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkil Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Cracking job. Echo previous comments: that looks 1/48 at least! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 The Airfix kit is great, but I wish mine turned out as well as this one! The scenery adds a lot to the effect and I think you did a fantastic job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 That sure looks like a winner to me! Gorgeous Harrier! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 I know its a bit of a cliche here, but that first photo did have me initially fooled into thinking that this was the subject of your build! Possibly the RBF tags that did it... very convincing. Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Much loved, much missed, you have produced a wonderful model, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Wow, that is excellent work. I especially liked the hangar shots - well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Alpha Delta 210 said: Awesome job. I love the details and the hangar shots. Thanks, the Noy’s hangar is a great backdrop 30 minutes ago, Farmerboy said: Much loved, much missed, you have produced a wonderful model, good job! Thanks! Definitely much missed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 2 hours ago, tomkil said: Cracking job. Echo previous comments: that looks 1/48 at least! Thanks! 2 hours ago, neilg said: The Airfix kit is great, but I wish mine turned out as well as this one! The scenery adds a lot to the effect and I think you did a fantastic job! Cheers, very kind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 2 hours ago, RichG said: I know its a bit of a cliche here, but that first photo did have me initially fooled into thinking that this was the subject of your build! Possibly the RBF tags that did it... very convincing. Rich Thank you and yes, a small detail that seems to add a great deal. Very happy with them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Very nicely done. Paint finish and weathering are very realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Great looking model. Well done sir! Against the hangar backdrop the model could easily be mistaken for the real thing. Colin, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 That's a superb build,love every inch of it and the camo is spot on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 7 hours ago, ColinChipmunkfan said: Great looking model. Well done sir! Against the hangar backdrop the model could easily be mistaken for the real thing. Colin, Thank you, i do love that backdrop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Very nicely done, first look the pictures in the "hangar" made it look like a real one 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shearwater Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 4 hours ago, Getting Old said: Very nicely done, first look the pictures in the "hangar" made it look like a real one Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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