Mark M Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 (edited) The Sea Harrier SAM Datafile is great too but for clear and detailed walkaround pictures and cockpit photos, you should think about getting the Kagero book too...it comes in very, very handy.The 'Harrier: Inside and Out' book is very good for an overview and has some great photos, but for FA.2 specific detail pics, the Kagero book is the best out there. if anyone wants any FRS 1 /FA.2 pics newark air museum has ZA176 and i have quite a few walkaround shots and i plan to go and get more soon, so pm me and ill let you have what ive got and then sent the rest on! Edited December 12, 2009 by markmarples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG899 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 The SAM Modellers Datafile is good - well I'd have to say that wouldn't I, having contributed a large amount to it! - but for detailed walkaround photos of an FA2 the Kagero book is tops and costs 2/3rds of the MDF price. OK, Jake, you've got my interest on the Heritage project, spill the beans via a PM; it'll go no further - you owe me one...! Cheers, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 didnt know where to post them, but here are a few more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG899 Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 (edited) Good photos Mark! Modellers please note that most preserved SHARs sit nose down compard to their in-service selves - due to lack of pressue in the front u/c ! Please don't modify the kit's front u/c to resemble the above photo - unless modelling a preserved SHAR of course! HTH, Nick Edited December 13, 2009 by NG899 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousFO98 Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Thanks Mark! BM does have a walkaround sub-forum have some pics of the Newark Shar but yours look better quality will try to upload any that can suppliment yours the sidewinders in the airfix kits have girt big raised rings on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalkeEins Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 ..appreciate the pics Mark ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evalman Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I have noticed that on the colour sheets there is reference to fuselage AMRAAM pylons but these are not included in the kit. If you look at the stencil page you can see the pylons just below the Sea Eagle. I was wondering if sprue A and B are for the FRS1 and have been placed in the wrong boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Hi again Adding to the pictures of preserved Sea Harrier F/A2s are these pair, ZH800 and ZH801 that are currently maintained in very good condition by the NSW at RAF Cottesmore. Regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 anyone startet building yet? how is the general fit of this model? Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Good photos Mark!Modellers please note that most preserved SHARs sit nose down compard to their in-service selves - due to lack of pressue in the front u/c ! Please don't modify the kit's front u/c to resemble the above photo - unless modelling a preserved SHAR of course! HTH, Nick ...and the inner pylons look decidedly RAF ..........ZA176 - a famous/infamous airfcraft!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4scourge7 Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 Hello Ian,Many thanks for posting pics of the sprues; it makes a purchase decision so much easier when you can see what is discussed. The kit certainly looks very good and I'm glad that Airfix went to the trouble to release two new-mould kits of what is now an out-of-service aircraft (excluding Indian examples of course). I'll definitely be getting one each when they reach our distant shores (or perhaps not wait that long). Again, thanks Ian for taking the time to post the sprue shots. Regds, Andrew. No probs Andrew, glad to be of help. And thanks to the Marks for some excellent reference, when I`m further along with my E-3 Sentry/thrown it at the wall (delete as applicable), I want to get cracking on this nice kit, some of the pics and comments are already of great help. Cheers, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 ive started a thread in the resources section for SHAR FA2 pics, please feel free to add to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahut Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) Made the last foto my desktop. Thanks! The Airfix kit seems to give the old ESCI a run for its money. The fan DOES look the part, for sure. How has it treated the aux inlets? Is that a separate backing ring to the intake, with cutouts for the inlet doors? Edited December 14, 2009 by dahut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 From what I've read (I've yet to get my grubby little paws on either of the new SHARs) the auxiliary inlet doors are moulded separately from the intakes, and there are two versions in the kit - one has all the doors closed, the other has the upper doors wide open, and the lower doors fully closed, with the ones in between transitioning between open and closed as they go round the intake. Obi-Jiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahut Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 From what I've read (I've yet to get my grubby little paws on either of the new SHARs) the auxiliary inlet doors are moulded separately from the intakes, and there are two versions in the kit - one has all the doors closed, the other has the upper doors wide open, and the lower doors fully closed, with the ones in between transitioning between open and closed as they go round the intake.Obi-Jiff Talk about options! Wowser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Looks like Airfix are starting to come back with a bang> Shame they havent sent enough stock out to the local shops, no one near me in worcester has any, closest shop says no deliveries until after xmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard M Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 If they had the stock I'm sure they would send out as much as the retailers wanted. Unfortunately the manufacturing timetable is set many months in advance, well before any James May effect could be anticipated. It's a fine balancing act, too much stock and it's money tied up doing nothing, too little and you miss out on sales and profits. I just hope Vince at MFS is getting some in soon! Best Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboy Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) It looks like I will have to do some major surgery to get this White Metal seat to fit Edited December 16, 2009 by johnnyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacktjet Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 It looks like I will have to do some major surgery to get this White Metal seat to fit Wait until you fit the canopy, it's way undersized and does not sit high enough - a bit disapointing as mine was also frosted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 as mine are on the way and i have some spare time at work tonight to do some resaerch, can somone please tell me exactly what aircraft are supplied for both the 1 and 2 i.e. ZA176? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 HI ALL only really looked at mine and test fitted a few pieces first of all i'd like to say to airfix welcome back to the 72nd scale harrier buisness and can we have some " t " birds next year please. while i think this is a good kit i look forward to see what the after market guy do... happy modelling glenn..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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