DaveJL Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Hello all, Here is my recently completed 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS.1, marked as XZ451 of 801 Naval Air Squadron (formally of 899 NAS), which was credited with downing an Argentine Dagger and Hercules during the Falklands conflict in 1982. The build thread is below. Extras used included Eduard etch, Eduard mask, Neomega ejection seat, Aires exhaust nozzles, Flightpath FOD inserts, Flightpath 1000lb bomb and Master pitot tube. The paint is mainly Tamiya acrylic (XF-77 for the Extra Dark Sea Grey) with the weathering done using a mixture of Flory wash, Abteilung oils and Tamiya sets. I added some details to the cannon pods along with adding the rudder strakes and correcting a few issues with the kit. As this was an 899 NAS machine up until 4th April 1982, it felt only right to display it with both squadron patches: There are better finished models out there, but I'm happy to finally have a SHAR in my collection. Thanks for looking and stay safe Dave 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Absolutely stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Beautiful job, the weathering is fantastic. Excellent job all the way 'round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Wow.. that's just great! I do love a Falklands SHAR and yours is a beauty 👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Very nice! Is the 1000 pounder painted green or grey actually? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 20, 2022 Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 Thanks all! @exdraken, it's a faded green, I know it's not the correct shade of 'bronze green' but looks ok to the eye. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Superb finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewolf Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Very nice indeed! Should the number 006 be in black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 Thanks chaps! @Whitewolf, the blue is the correct colour according to my resources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Very nice indeed Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 Thanks Bruce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Lovely SHAR , great work Dave Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 Thanks Chris! I've actually noticed one or two of the decals have silvered slightly so need to fix that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellyV Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 On 20/06/2022 at 18:37, DaveJL said: Hello all, Here is my recently completed 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS.1, marked as XZ451 of 801 Naval Air Squadron (formally of 899 NAS), which was credited with downing an Argentine Dagger and Hercules during the Falklands conflict in 1982. The build thread is below. Nicely done! The paperwork stuffed down the side of the coaming is a great touch. Currently working on completing the kinetic kit as XZ451 during the Falklands campaign myself. In addition to the Dagger and Hercules, I believe XZ451 also downed FA Canberra B62 B-110 with a Sidewinder 9L on the afternoon of the 1st May 1982 when flown by Flt Lt Alan Curtis which would make three credited kills in all during the campaign for this aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Another lovely Harrier on here 👍 Definitely a subject for the future, in my stash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumBum Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) Very nice build of “Sharkey” Wards famous shootdown ride and not an easy build either. love the map in the windscreen. Edited February 3, 2023 by DrumBum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG899 Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 (edited) Nicely done but with one small problemette… The fuselage roundels are one door too high. They should be aligned on the fuselage side view centre line door. Sorry to spoil your day but this is not the only Harrier I’ve seen with this error. ATB Nick Edited February 3, 2023 by NG899 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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