Ian Posted March 7, 2023 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Kit - Hasegawa Paint - Lacquers & acrylics Decals - Superscale 48-1249 Extras - Eduard etch, Hasegawa Weapons Set A McDD AV-8B Harrier II Plus VMA-513 'Flying Nightmares' MCAS Yuma 2011 No it wasn't an easy build - the work required to get the underside of the LERX's to meet the fuselage was extensive and needed cutting, plastic card, lots of PSR and a fair helping of harsh language. Strangely I found it all to be challenging in a good way and actually enjoyed the whole process. Had the kit and the decals for years and years and was never any doubt which of the three options on the sheet that I was going to build. Paint is Mr Color lacquers (Extra Dark Sea Grey, Dark Compass Grey and Light Compass Grey for the drop-tanks.). The typical Harrier soot and staining is all done with W&N Oils. The loadout may be a little anachronistic, it's not too far beyond the realms of possibility for a shore-based aircraft on a live-training hop. Please feel free to ask any questions, make any comments or hurl any insults. All the best from NZ. Ian. 61 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exhausted Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Looks amazing. I think I remember that bird on the flight line! Great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Beautiful Harrier, she fought but you won, great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Certainly one of the most convincing Harriers I've seen! Beautiful work. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Very nicely done, love that colour scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLover Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Love Harriers, and yours is excellent! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred piket Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Well the strong language did help apparently because you've created a great model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 Thanks everyone, very much appreciated. Ian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Lovely job! 👌 Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Marvelous work and absolutely lovely weathering on the underside. Very well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard S Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 That is really nice, excuse my ignorance but what is being carried on the centre line pylon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Richard S said: That is really nice, excuse my ignorance but what is being carried on the centre line pylon? Thanks matey, it's a targeting pod, Richard, Litening / Lightning II if I remember correctly. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Very nice job Ian, it's still unusual to see them finished in the dark grey scheme. Really well done 👏👏👏 Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Ian, I like this color scheme on the Harrier. The weapons load of the Mk.82 Snake eye bombs makes it look even more intimidating and tough. You tamed the beast even with all of the kit`s faults. It turned out great. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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