Dave Fleming Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I was thinking the opposite actually - the nosecone is moulded with the cockpit and the longer avionics bay intake would require a new fin.I hope it's Airfix's revenge for Hasegawa/Revell offering GRs with Stencel seats!! Same sprue though, and the separate nose owuld make the differing contuors of the + easier. Although looking recent releases, i suspect Airfix would rather cut a new mould than amend an existing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Same sprue though, and the separate nose owuld make the differing contuors of the + easier. Although looking recent releases, i suspect Airfix would rather cut a new mould than amend an existing one. Airfix seem to be on a roll at the moment. I reckon they know exactly what they're doing. Airfix kits will take up a large proportion of my output this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Any news on a release date for this yet? I can't wait to get my hands on one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Any news on a release date for this yet? I can't wait to get my hands on one! May 15th, according to Wonderland Models. No guarantees though. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I can't wait to get my hands on one! I hope you'll be doing a review, Paul. Although it won't convince me to buy one - it's on my shopping list already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I hope you'll be doing a review, Paul. You betcha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Excellent, I'll look forward to reading that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Yeah, a review would be most welcome....love the Harrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 The artwork has been uploaded now: The three decal options are: GR.9 ZD433, Harrier Detachment, Operation “Herrick”, Kandahar, Afghanistan, 2006; GR.9 ZG506, Royal Air Force Cottesmore, December 15th, 2010 (the Dark Green/Dark Sea Grey/Light Aircraft Grey retirement scheme); and GR.7 ZD404 “Lucy”, Harrier Detachment, Operation “Herrick”, Kandahar, Afghanistan, November 2006. Roll on the release date! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Looks good let's hope that "Lucy" isn't the uncensored one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Three great schemes, well done Airfix, that saves some money on aftermarket decals. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Well, I now want at least three of these kits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobski Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 I've ordered two and will definitely be getting at least four more. One for each of the retirement schemes and a couple of operational ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 oh wow, that looks realy really good. might have to pick one of these up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 PDFs are available on the Airfix site of the colour schemes. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Is it just me, or does it look like Airfix have just knocked the hasegawa line of Harrier II's into a cocked hat?! If this kit lives up to the hype, I'll be buying as many as I can lay my hands on. To get so many stores as well as an outstanding choice of colour schemes for a very reasonable £12.99 seems to be absolutely brilliant value for money. If this and the Valiant are the direction Airfix are heading, I'll be filling my boots with their stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 This looks fantastic! Nice to see the option to either sensored or uncensored versions off the afghan jet! I feel it's my duty to support airfix by buying at least 3 of these, well that's how I'll get it past the girlfriend anyway! Well done airfix, long may the revival continue! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 (edited) I couldn't agree more with both the above posts. Especially the bit about sneaking these past the better half! Edited April 8, 2011 by Obi-Jiff Kenobi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Is it just me, or does it look like Airfix have just knocked the hasegawa line of Harrier II's into a cocked hat?! The Hasegawa 1/72 kits never properly depicted an RAF Harrier II, they missed the RWR stuff at the back and on a general level no stores other than drop tanks, no separate airbrake even, and for the 100% LERX you had to rob the AV-8 kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocksAway Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Next step - a 1/48 scale version - I wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Okay, so when is the release date for this gem again??? Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borz666 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 No has asked this so I will. Are Airfix going to sort out their decals?? I have nothing but praise for their plastic of late, and with the prices of far eastern kit these days (which I doubt will ever come down again!) more of my money will going to Airfix (and Revell). But the last few releases I have bought I've not been impressed. Its not the markings themselves, its the paper stock. Anyway, in regards to this release all I can say is wow. Even though this is not my scale I may well lower my self for this one. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 The Hasegawa 1/72 kits never properly depicted an RAF Harrier II, they missed the RWR stuff at the back and on a general level no stores other than drop tanks, no separate airbrake even, and for the 100% LERX you had to rob the AV-8 kits. So Airfix have just destroyed the competition then?!! Good job I bought a few bits of resin to go with my Hase GR5 then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim T Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I have the FRS.1 and the FA.2, which are really good for the money and this looks another step up again. I agree with Obi-Jiff - at least three need to be purchased, plus the decal sheets for the retirement schemes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 What work would be required to backdate this kit to a GR5 or GR7? Or indeed to an AV-8B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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