Colin W Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 I've heard great things about these Kintic Harriers and now I have 4 of various marks in the stash I decided I'd better build one. This is the GR3 which will be RAF Germany in the mid 80's scheme. 'Everything looks good in camo wrap' Hopefully it will provide a balance to my Fonduri Miniature Grognard in the French Fancy GB. Starting soon. Colin 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Watching with interest Colin and will look forward to seeing the finished build in the flesh (plastic). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Welcome aboard… Harrier hmm, youre a braver man than me. Ive tried three of them (all of them Hasegawa)so far and every build was a disaster, these are my Demon build aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Welcome to the Group Build, Colin. That box seems to contain a veritable forest of parts (including some PE at the bottom?). Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkie Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) Following this one if I may Colin I picked up this kit as part of the 'the garden is too wet more time for models' plan, along with more than enough others to see me through the winter, but this is defiantly near the top of the pile The colour instruction sheet is on Scalemates if you want it also How can you not love a Harrier Mark Edited August 17, 2021 by Sparkie added comment 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Can't beat a Harrier Colin, excellent choice. Take care when building it as the instructions for the 2 seater I built a few years ago missed out a few bits, not least of which was actually installing the front face of the Pegasus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vingtor Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 I have just started on the same kit myself, not thinking that it would qualify for the High Wing GB. Maybe I should attend...? Nils 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 Well I've been languishing at the bottom of page 3 for a while but with the end in sight for my Fondeire Grognard in the French GB it was time to restart the Harrier over the weekend. Cockpit tub completed in Admiralty grey with black panels and fuselage assembled as per the revised instructions from Nic Greenall and the Harrier SiG. On the way now 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Excellent! It's nice to see this one underway Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 Fuselage has gone together well and no issues. The nozzle synchronisation mechanism works! The wing is a different matter though with quite a lot of corrections needed. Both sets of pylons in the wrong place, strange steps in the leading edge to be filled, odd strips infront of the outriggers to be removed and the wing tips to be cut back. The PE strakes seems to be in the wrong position and orientation as well. Additions done and cutting and sanding to follow .... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkie Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 13 hours ago, Colin W said: The wing is a different matter though with quite a lot of corrections needed. Both sets of pylons in the wrong place, strange steps in the leading edge to be filled, odd strips infront of the outriggers to be removed and the wing tips to be cut back. The PE strakes seems to be in the wrong position and orientation as well. Are these just throw backs to the kits previous incarnations do you think Colin, or have Kinetic just got it woefully wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 10 minutes ago, Sparkie said: Are these just throw backs to the kits previous incarnations do you think Colin, or have Kinetic just got it woefully wrong? All series 1 Harriers used the same wing and I'm not aware of these features on any Harrier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filler Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Blimey, that's a hefty list of issues with the wings alone. Can I ask was all the detail information about how to correct them provided by the Harrier SIG? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 My list of corrections came from a friend but was written by Nick Greenhall of the Harrier SIG. I just checked their website but could not find it listed there. Perhaps an email to the UK Harrier sig would be your best choice. It's well worth getting a copy. Colin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 Quick update, assembly complete for main airframe and base coat of Dark sea grey applied. Have to make the seat and cockpit next! Q 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 That's looking very neat Colin, especially that (potentially prominent), wing to fuselage joint Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 “This is the GR3 which will be RAF Germany in the mid 80's scheme. 'Everything looks good in camo wrap'” Wise words Sir, although I prefer “Everything looks cool in a camo wrap” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/26/2021 at 9:14 PM, CliffB said: especially that (potentially prominent), wing to fuselage joint I was surprised how much filler this needed but the front of the wing joint was OK. I sanded the sides of the front engine cover a bit and it settled nicely into place. The rear joint needed some filler though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 Tried masking with a mix of tape and maskol Its certainly easier to use the maskol on a complex shape like the Harrier 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Green now painted and pylons fitted. Minor details and undercarriage to be fitted next. I think I should have put the nav lights on before final painting as the tips got thinned down when I removed the odd triangles in front of the outriggers. Now the nav lights are too thick! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Looking good with the camo on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 Wow, with all the excitement of the Bunfight, then Telford and Middle Wallop shows I've not had time to do any modelling. Then I realised the deadline for the high wings is this week! Managed to get the decals on over the weekend and a coat of flat this morning 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Oooooo Harrier-tastic, Looks great dude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 It's looking good for Sunday I think Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 4 hours ago, CliffB said: It's looking good for Sunday I think In with a good chance now! Panel lines washed and streaks of EDSG sprayed around to make the paint patchy. The drop tanks actually clicked into place without glue. This is a really well engineered kit. I added a little dab of glue just to be sure. Tail planes fitted using my new 'EBMA wing Jig'. No more balancing stacks of 2p coins to get accurate measures. Just the seat and cockpit to finish 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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