Piero Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 Hello, time to go on with my Harrier GR.7 too... Air-to-Air dedicated pylon in the box are a far representation of the real one! Here the pylons compared: on top of the picture the kit's one and on the bottom the one I've reshaped and detailed. Then, attached under the pylon I need a missile's rail... the kit provide the "slick" one, a little bit basic for me. From mid '90s the GR.7/9s were fitted with BOL laucher rails, so I started from a good resin "slick" rail and add some details using plasticard pieces and photoetched parts. Some of the GR.7s and all the GR.9s were fitted with "frog eyes" air scoops over the engine access panels. I found a couple good for me in shape and size. Not for GR.7/9s but good for the AV-8b+ (one of the next projects...) I made from scratch the big airscoop too. All of the parts above will be casted and resin copied. CIAO! Piero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 ... something more. Because my Harrier GR.7 will be with 100% "big" LERXs, I've to make them from scratch. I don't want to make a cast of the "big" LERX because the pieces are big and not all the GR.7/9s were fitted with. So, here some tips to make a new 100% LERXs using only plasticard's sheets. Just cutting off the "small" LERXs from the upper part of the kit's wing using a knife. You have to follow the underside edge on the kit's LERXs... do not cut off from the top of the wing! I used .50mm plasticard's sheet for the main LERX parts and .25mm sheet for the covers/joint parts. The main parts were shaped following a scale template and curved just using my hands... that's all. Cyanoacrylic glue and Tamiya Thin glue were used to fix the LERXs parts in place. After the glue was dried, I'd put some milliput inside between the LERXs and the engine top access panels, just to follow the edge where the parts will be join the fuselage. I like the result. CIAO! Piero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG899 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) Superb BOL and LERX Piero! Any chance of some photos of the LERX undersides and also, maybe by using tape on the new 100s, a better indication of the cut lines you used to remove the 65s? Thanks! Ciao, Nick Edited June 8, 2011 by NG899 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Very nice conversion of the LERX After looking at my kit I've found another panel line that don't match the real aircraft. The panel which wear to squadron markings has a line across rear section which needs filling and screw hole repositioning. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Any more progress?, how are the resin sets coming along? Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Any more progress?, how are the resin sets coming along?Shaun. Hello Shaun, resin sets are coming well, will be ready for the end of august. We have 3 different sets, a "generic" detail set fitting all the Harrier II varints, the second set is specific for the RAF GR.7/9 kit, and the last one set includes six new underwing pylons. As soon as I'll be back from my summer vacation I'll post an update with the all the parts ready to go. CIAO! Piero P.S.: I've also spent my freetime going on with the big AV-8B model... its almost ready for the painting stage. CIAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 WOW! amazing work mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabspat Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Looks amazing, but how come no more updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hello Shaun,resin sets are coming well, will be ready for the end of august. We have 3 different sets, a "generic" detail set fitting all the Harrier II varints, the second set is specific for the RAF GR.7/9 kit, and the last one set includes six new underwing pylons. CIAO! Piero Interesting news, look forwards to seeing the sets. 6 pylons?, I presume you have redone the outer pylons? Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IV(AC)Plumb Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 has anyone considered a Mk12h seat for this kit yet? I've even looked at the NACES seat as looking similar http://www.martin-baker.com/products/Eject...---Harrier.aspx http://www.martin-baker.com/products/Eject...ats/Mk--14.aspx Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piero Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hello, thank you all for the nice comments on this topic and on the resin parts that are just crossing the finish line. I'm sorry for the delay on this model, on the AV-8B and on the resin sets, but summer time in Italy is very hot... not the best weather for stay at home sanding&painting&casting... ;-) I'll be back on the model desk next week and I'll resume this project, the AV-8B and the resin sets as well. CIAO! Piero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Looking forward to the next update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Amazing stuff, fantastic work. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IV(AC)Plumb Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Just starting to get together the bits for my 94 Green Trumpeter Harrier GR7 I've amassed about three sets (six units ) of the Flightpath CBU-87bb models in resin in 1/32 I'm only going to need one set if anyones interested? I've also a set of AGM-65 Mavrick Missiles with photoetch rails that also won't be suitable for a 94 GR7 again PM me if interested Regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbuna Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Coming along nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James V Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Any updates on the resin sets? I would still be interested if you are still doing them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I stumbled across this thread while resarching the Trumpeter GR.7 kit as I would really like one. A shame about the errors but you're doing a great job correcting them. I'll be following this thread closely and look forward to seeing further progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigievee Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Any updates on the resin sets? I would still be interested if you are still doing them? Excellent work mate!! I too would be interested in the resin sets. :-) Cheers, Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Very nice work on your Harrier Piero Looking forward to see another update of this build. I am very interested in resin sets for my Trumpy kit too. Cheers Pavel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phartycr0c Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Hi Piero, any update with this build, and the AV8? Long time no see and im getting Harrier withdrawal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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