Greg W Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 (edited) Hello friends Alan Wilson of Icelandic Fine Arts, has sent me a early prototype example of his 1:32 FA.2 Sea Harrier. About a year ago, after seeing the Flying S Models review on YouTube, I sent Alan a email so I could get on the pre-order list for the FA.2. I did not want to miss out on this opportunity! I found out that a FRS.1 and a GR.3 were in the pipeline and I signed up for a Falklands era Sea Harrier as well. Unfortunately, these kits did not go into production and the project has been cancelled. Below, is a first ever look at the only complete IFA FA.2 Sea Harrier kit in existence (as of August 7, 2024). A prototype that allows us a sneak peek at Alan's hard work. My example is comprised mostly of cast resin, with some additional 3D printed components as well. 49 parts in total. Here, all of the large internal parts, except the fan blades, are installed in the fuselage. Cockpit tub, front wheel well, intake bell housing and aft wheel well. Edited August 16 by Greg W themongoose, Fanes, TankBuster and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted August 7 Author Share Posted August 7 (edited) A look at the surface detail on the wing. The engraved panel lines and rivets on the fuselage are not showing up very well, in pictures taken with my phone, so that will have to wait until I can spray the exterior with Mr. Surfacer. Edited August 7 by Greg W Paul in Napier, Landrotten Highlander, denders and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted August 7 Author Share Posted August 7 Some shots of the model with some parts stuck on, just to see how things look at this early stage. thierry laurent, LSP_Kevin, Troy Molitor and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted August 7 Author Share Posted August 7 The ejection seat, sprayed with Mr. Primer Surfacer 1000. themongoose, geedubelyer, denders and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Interesting! I thought this project was dead in the water, and that IFA had shut down. Kev Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 3 hours ago, LSP_Kevin said: Interesting! I thought this project was dead in the water, and that IFA had shut down. Kev +1 on that. Thought IFA had ‘Gone West’. Kind regards, Paul Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Good luck, it looks like an interesting project. Matt Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 I hope this comes to production for you "jet" guys. Happy for you all. The vortex generators on the upper wing must have been a lot of fun to make and cast, eh? Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg W Posted August 7 Author Share Posted August 7 (edited) On 8/7/2024 at 8:30 AM, LSP_Kevin said: Interesting! I thought this project was dead in the water, and that IFA had shut down. Kev On 8/7/2024 at 11:32 AM, Archimedes said: +1 on that. Thought IFA had ‘Gone West’. Kind regards, Paul Yes, IFA is no longer trading. I have been gifted some early examples that Alan had worked up in the development process. On 8/7/2024 at 12:43 PM, scvrobeson said: Good luck, it looks like an interesting project. Matt Thanks Matt. Although it is a limited run garage kit, it is one of the better ones to come down the pike for sure. Anyone with experience, converting aircraft with elaborate resin aftermarket sets could build this. Its not for a inexperienced modeler but this kit would be appreciated by more advanced builders, who have a grasp on just how difficult it is to produce something of this quality. I like it, a diamond in the rough. On 8/7/2024 at 5:12 PM, Troy Molitor said: I hope this comes to production for you "jet" guys. Happy for you all. The vortex generators on the upper wing must have been a lot of fun to make and cast, eh? rea Hi Troy It is a tour de force of resin casting. The surface of the fuselage is so smooth, I am going to go over the entire thing with a gray Scotch Brite so that the surfacer has something to grab on to. Edited August 17 by Greg W Troy Molitor, Archimedes, Paul in Napier and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimedes Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Thanks for putting us straight on that @Greg W - much obliged. Kind regards, Paul Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusionreigns178 Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 If you get in contact with Alan, I'd recommend that you confirm you're talking to the correct person - particularly if there's any money involved. Apparently, his account was hacked a few years ago. This was provided as a friendly word-of-warning - nothing more. No disrespect to anyone is intended. I've met Alan a few times and he's a very decent and honest person. Cheers. Chris. Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 Thanks for the info. This means I will have to relaunch the ordering process! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 i was in contact with Alan, he will not make anymore kits for sale Landrotten Highlander 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Eagle Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 This is beginning to sound akin to Abbott and Costello’s Who’s on First skit. Verification of the release is indeed correct would be very needed,Gents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 10 minutes ago, geedubelyer said: At first glance it appears that it could take some effort to produce an accurate Harrier. That is always the feeling I got as well. I'd love a 32nd Sea Harrier but it always seemed like a lot of material for a conversion, and felt more like it should be a full separate kit. Here's hoping it's all somehow on the up and up and no one is trying to pull anything. geedubelyer, Greg W and scvrobeson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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