PhilB Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 This was a long build taking nearly 7 months. Any of you who have built this kit know the amount of work required. I used the kit decals and the Flightpath Harrier set which is superb. Lots of scratchbuilding and rivet filling! References were the SAM Publications Modellers datafile number 11 and the build in there by Nick Greenall which is one of the best models I have ever seen - period! The aircraft shows two SkyHawk "kills" from the 8th June 1982 when piloted by Flt Lt Dave Morgan using AIM-9's. This aircraft was "on the ramp" of H.M.S Hermes on return to Portsmouth and was carrying the green fuel tank probably borrowed from one of the RAF Harriers. Hope you like it! Scratchbuilt canopy interior and catches.Flightpath aux intake doors Flightpath screen framing, annealed and ca'd over screen after removing detail, Scratch panel over wiper. MDC from light pro-moddeler wash flowed into canopy recess More pics to follow Phil Martinnfb, Greg W and Tony T 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Forward "cold" nozzles. Mesh used for APU intake Rear "hot" nozzles and heat shield, Alcad jet exhaust and Tamiya blue weathering from set D. Scratchbuilt shield mountings. Scratchbuilt airbrake bay. Cockpit using mix of kit decals and flightpath brass. Martinnfb and Greg W 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Scratched detail to centre pylon, panels and swaybraces. Scratched panels to belly. Painted over squadron emblems. This was done by hand en route to the islands to reduce the visibility of the scheme. Scratchbuilt RCV exhaust, mesh vents and rear ID lights. Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 FINALLY!! Flightpath Sidewinder, all pylons re-built with correct profiles, scratchbuilt swaybraces. Metal Flightpath nosegear (this is how to produce aftermarket metal legs!) Scratchbuilt brake lines, lenses and rear undercarriage door. Haven't got round to putting this on yet!(Kit in itself!) Scratchbuilt wingtip RCV, lights from sprue. Apologies for the number of photo's but when you've spent so much time and effort you want to show it off as best you can. Phil Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Are you kidding: Apologies????? FOR WHAT?? Phil, this looks awesome, as a matter of fact do send more pictures if you have any, congratulations on your build.. Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Jack, Thanks very much, few more pictures: Took this whilst WIP. You can see the amount of filler especially forward of the tail where there was a HUGE step. The engine cover is part of the FRS1 sprue but when on the old kit body it sinks into the fuselage. Used 5thou card to re-define the edges. Had to use ca as I find ordinary plastic glue melts 5 thou as its so thin. Cut outs for wingtip lights and RCV exhausts. Lots of filler behind cockpit also. Top view, showing scratchbuilt APU zorst. Its a lot dirtier than in the photo's! Phil Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Last 2 pictures. That's all folks! Phil Greg W and Kirk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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theseeker Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Phil, Stunning job all around! Rocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 WOW and WOW Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0t0rdr1ver Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 What a beautiful build! I love the Sea Harrier, and you have done an exceptional job on yours. Talk about motivation to build the one in my stash! Superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big matt Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Wow! That is awesome Phil. Fantastic detail and you are right, those gear legs are amazing. Too cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkeeboy56 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 A superb build Phil! Really nice!! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Excellent Work! Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Thanks for all the kind comments guys, keeps my motivation up to speed! Matt, You are right about the metal nose gear. The Flightpath gear was superb out of the box requiring very little clean up unlike the amorphous blobs you get from some aftermarket companies! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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