Tamiya 1/48 Sea Harrier FRS.1

[AliGauld]

A build I thoroughly enjoyed.

Everything that is reported regarding the fit of this kit is accurate but I was trying to stretch myself.

 

WIP Here.

 

Primed with Tamiya Neutral Grey.

Painted with Colourcoats Dark Admiralty Grey, Barley Grey, Light Admiralty Grey, Medium Sea Grey, Light Aircraft Grey.

Tamiya Nato Black, Rubber Black, Flat Yellow, Linoleum Red Brown, Flat White, Buff, Clear Red, Clear Green, Flat Aluminium.

Oil paints used for a filter, Windsor & Newton White, Paynes Grey, Blue.

Washed with Citadel Seraphim Sepia, Nulnu Oil and a blue grey oil wash thinned with lighter fluid.

Finished with Windsor & Newton Galeria Satin Varnish mixed with a couple of drops of Tamiya Neutral Grey.

 

Aftermarket used.

PE from Flightpath and Eduard.

Pavla Intakes and Nozzles designed for the Airfix kit.

The Ejection Seat was a mix of the kit parts and resin bits from a Czech Master Resin Seat.

Pitot from Master.

 

On with some Pics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[Spookytooth]

She looks superb Alistair.

Done yourself proud with that build mate.

 

Simon

[AliGauld]

2 minutes ago, Spookytooth said:

She looks superb Alistair.

Done yourself proud with that build mate.

 

Simon

Many Thanks Simon,

I must admit I had a blast with this one and I think it looks OK.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[Johnson]

Super SHAR! Great build Alistair!

[AliGauld]

13 minutes ago, Johnson said:

Super SHAR! Great build Alistair!

Many Thanks Charlie.

That is extremely kind of you.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[jackroadkill]

Superb work, Alistair.  You've turned a mutt of a kit into a pedrigree!

[AliGauld]

2 minutes ago, jackroadkill said:

Superb work, Alistair.  You've turned a mutt of a kit into a pedrigree!

Thanks so much, too kind.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[Serkan Sen]

Looks very nice and eye catching Alistair.

Serkan

[AliGauld]

1 minute ago, Serkan Sen said:

Looks very nice and eye catching Alistair.

Serkan

Thanks very much for your kind comment Serkan.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[bigbadbadge]

Oh wow, you have done a superb job bringing this old kit up to scratch Alistair,  great work all round fella, looks lovely.

Chris

[AliGauld]

Thanks very much Chris,

That is too kind.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[Farmerboy]

That’s a smasher, have one of these in the stash, look at it then put it back on the shelf! 
You have proved that it can be built, good job!

[AliGauld]

1 hour ago, Farmerboy said:

That’s a smasher, have one of these in the stash, look at it then put it back on the shelf! 
You have proved that it can be built, good job!

Thanks very much for your kind comment 

 

Cheers 

Alistair 

[Dave Slowbuild]

Well done Alistair, that’s a great result from a notoriously tricky kit!
I think your next-up Airfix Beaufort build should prove a smoother ride!

[AliGauld]

1 hour ago, Dave Slowbuild said:

Well done Alistair, that’s a great result from a notoriously tricky kit!
I think your next-up Airfix Beaufort build should prove a smoother ride!

Thanks very much 

I really enjoyed the build but you're right the Beaufort should be a lot simpler

Cheers 

Alistair 

[Linus]

Very good work Alistair, my compliments!!!

Linus

[AliGauld]

1 minute ago, Linus said:

Very good work Alistair, my compliments!!!

Linus

Thanks very much. Most kind. 

 

Cheers 

Alistair 

[AlxBNE]

Very impressive results.

I bought this kit because it was cheap when I returned to modelling (before reading any reviews)......and so I agree, everything that is said about how bad it is, is true.

Mine was quickly consigned to the air brush spray booth and is a test area for now paint, techniques and learning.

I don't think I could have pulled of the great result you have achieved if I had tried to finish the kit.

10 out of 10 for perseverance and 10 out of 10 for results.

[AliGauld]

4 hours ago, AlxBNE said:

Very impressive results.

I bought this kit because it was cheap when I returned to modelling (before reading any reviews)......and so I agree, everything that is said about how bad it is, is true.

Mine was quickly consigned to the air brush spray booth and is a test area for now paint, techniques and learning.

I don't think I could have pulled of the great result you have achieved if I had tried to finish the kit.

10 out of 10 for perseverance and 10 out of 10 for results.

Thanks so much.

I was the same I bought it on my return to the hobby because it was cheap and only after that read some reviews and builds.

 

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[Dr. Quack]

Cracking Job Gromit Alistair.

 

Makes buying the Tamiya kit a viable option, if it can turn out like this.

 

Well done for showing what can be achieved.

 

Niall

[AliGauld]

54 minutes ago, Dr. Quack said:

Cracking Job Gromit Alistair.

 

Makes buying the Tamiya kit a viable option, if it can turn out like this.

 

Well done for showing what can be achieved.

 

Niall

Thanks so much Niall,

It turned out better than I hoped.

It's not a really terrible kit and just needs some time and care taken with it.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[Winded Penguin]

Such a pleasing result there, well done Alistair 👍

[AliGauld]

12 hours ago, Winded Penguin said:

Such a pleasing result there, well done Alistair 👍

Thanks WP,

That is very kind of you.

 

Cheers,

Alistair

[Col Walter E Kurtz]

very well done Sir! 

i tried this kit when i first came back to modelling and gave up.. the fit was just too rubbish for my limited skills at the time.

I eventually recycled the kit 

You made a very poor kit look.. amazing!

Thanks for showig!

Regards, Andy 

[AliGauld]

2 hours ago, Col Walter E Kurtz said:

very well done Sir! 

i tried this kit when i first came back to modelling and gave up.. the fit was just too rubbish for my limited skills at the time.

I eventually recycled the kit 

You made a very poor kit look.. amazing!

Thanks for showig!

Regards, Andy 

Thanks very much Andy,

It's been lying around for years taunting me so I gave it a go.

I came out reasonably.

 

Cheers,

Alistair