Spencer Pollard Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Hey everyone!I thought you'd like to see what I'm working on at the moment, a 1:24 Harrier T.4.This is a conversion that I've wanted to complete for over 30 years and so now I've decided to have a go. In essence it's an almost complete reworking of the 40 year old Airfix Harrier GR.1 into the two seat T.4 and so I have to build a new nose, scratchbuild the cockpits and then build an entirely new tail section - as well as a complete redetail of the remaining airframe and features. I've given myself around 5 months to complete this model, so here's hoping I can!Though I'd love to detail it all on here, there's just too much information and too many pictures, so if you'd like to keep up with what's likely to be a very involved conversion, please follow the link and you'll find plenty more information! I'll also keep dropping some teasers onto here as well.. https://thekitbox.wordpress.com/2016/06/28/harrier-t-4-conversion-part-2/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfQeFAMdUVY sandokan, wrbrdmech, stusbke and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Hey Spencer, LOVE to see you take on this conversion! What a fantastic start already. I love trainers, I will really enjoy watching this beast come together, thanks for sharing! Cheers Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Agreed, Anthony. This will be an impressive and imposing beast when it's done. I know a guy who's done exactly this conversion a few years ago, and it's a head-turner. Thanks for posting, Spence! Kev Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Pollard Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Hey everyone! I've completed some more work on my 1:24 Harrier T.4 conversion, today seeing me spend over 6 hours creating the structure on which the cockpit with be created. I knew it would be frustrating, but it took longer than I thought, but at least it's done and I can now start work on the detailing! The pile of bits next to the nose gives you some idea of how many attempts I needed to get the parts the correct size and shape... https://thekitbox.wordpress.com/2016/07/06/harrier-t-4-conversion-part-3/ Menelaos, Iain, Kirk and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Neat! Ive been LONG awaiting a T.10 T4 or even a TAV-8A 32nd conversion for the Trumpy Harrier kit. This is going to be good! Looking forward to more progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Nice progress, Spence. You may make your deadline yet! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaninaustria Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Great subject and very interesting build! Can't wait to see more! Cheers Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunwinglow Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Phoooaar! Eh? Eh!!?? Phoooo-awr!! Tim PS I like Harriers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Pollard Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 Hey Everyone! I've managed to grab a few hours on it today and almost completed the detailing of the starboard, front cockpit wall. This includes the remainder of the side console structure, wiring looms and pipework and the cover panels that I could see in the reference shots that David sent me.This will no doubt need a few more details here and there, but so far, so good. I've also blocked out some nonsense behind the instrument panel. Though much of this won't be seen and is in the main fiction, it's better than having a gaping hole back there. The rudder pedals need to be fabricated and they will conceal almost everything, so what is in there, should be enough! Next job - that rear bulkhead... I hope you like it! allthumbs, F`s are my favs and Menelaos 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Ace work Spence - you make it look soo easy! Iain alaninaustria 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 What's not to like? Plenty to love here... beautifully busy Torben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Very nicely done Spencer...it's remarkable what can be accomplished with scrap plastic and metal. I'll be following this one! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Impressive work, Spence! This is shaping up very nicely indeed. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasta 14 addict Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Hi Spencer, the Harrier GR.3/T.4 are my all time favorite aircraft, and one day i will hope it will be available in 1/32. But regarding your work : this is top work, very nice and crisp detailing, i like it allot. I'm curious about the rest of your work mate. Greetz Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Pollard Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 Hey everyone! Well, the plan this week was to spend at least two days on the cockpit of the Harrier T.4 and try and get the starboard walls, instrument panels and half of each rear bulkhead complete, and that's pretty much what I've done. Though it's not absolutely perfect (I've had a nightmare trying to work out where some of the cabling goes!), I'm happy that the interior captures the look of the images that I have to work from and that the major items are in place and complete. One thing that I have learned though is that scratchbuilding is around 50% construction and then 50% ripping out what you have completed because you are not entirely happy with your work! Honestly, there is at least one other perfectly serviceable 1:24 T.4 cockpit in the bin...I'll be posting a Youtube video and Blog update on this tomorrow, but in the meantime, I hope you like what I've done so far.Have a nice evening! TorbenD, F`s are my favs, Menelaos and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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