Tallyho Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Excellent weathering/detail. The pit is just fantastic. Must have been a labor of love. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 That's the way to do it! Love it, love it love it. Off for a little lie down now. , where I will reconsider my focus on props and maybe, just maybe, I'll find the guts to give that one a bash. But it won't be anywhere near that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 Andy, Thanks for the kind words fella! If you do have a go at it get the Flightpath FRS1 set and an extra supply of Milliput as you're gonna need it! I'm going back to props next. Fed up with filling intakes on jets!!! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris E Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Phil, Top class work my friend! I know from experience how much work went into making it look as fantastic as it does Great stuff Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 Phil, Top class work my friend! I know from experience how much work went into making it look as fantastic as it does Great stuff Chris. Thanks Chris, having seen your brilliant FA2 I know what you went through too. They would make a good matching pair! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 (edited) Phil! Wow! You are a great modelbuilder Another stunner. Congratulations. I love your painting and wethering job. Edited December 27, 2010 by Marek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Nice Harrier!!!! Future plans include a 1/24th Falklands RAF Harrier, just haven't had the nads to start it yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Superb! I wish Tamiya, or Revell, or Dragon, or Hasegawa, would bring out a 1/32 version of what will probably be the last all British fighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 Superb! I wish Tamiya, or Revell, or Dragon, or Hasegawa, would bring out a 1/32 version of what will probably be the last all British fighter. Thanks Ray for your kind comments! "Kag", Yes indeed and If what I've read is true in some cases "down south" up close and personal with guns! Don't think we'll ever see that again! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cklooMY Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Phil, thanks for pointing me here. Lovely build and the different coloured fuel tanks just takes the cake. How did you fill in all the rivets? I tried CA but ended up using Gunze putty all the way. Unfortunately some of them tend to flake off. ...Makes me wanna open up the box again for a bit of mind wandering....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the kind words. I think I used nearly a whole tube of Humbrol filler! Trouble is its a bit soft. If I were doing it again I would use a "Tipp-Ex" typewriter correction pen and remove the excess with a cotton bud soaked in Isopropyl alcohol. It would probably need a couple of coats but no dust! The steps on the top of the fuse were filled with bent card and Milliput. The only thing that was strong and hard enough for the job. I also remember the white metal seat cushions were too small for the seat pan so they were also replaced with Milliput cushions. Its a real labour of love/hate but then you already know that from your GR3 build. Good Luck! Phil EDIT: If you can find it have a look at Chris E's FA2 version of the kit, absolute stunner. Edited December 24, 2010 by PhilB Greg W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Hi Phil Well thats just...you know it....just like ...uuhhhmmm!!...well as you can see I am just lost for words. What I'm trying to say is ...that its just like the real thing...nuff said! Congratulations Phil....fantastic model and happy Xmas to you mate Cheers Fozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango1 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Phil, I have a great affection for the Sea Harrier and your build is a joy to behold. Absolutely stunning work, if I ever get my hands on that kit I would surely want it to look like yours. Very well done indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cklooMY Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Phil, Will check out the other build. You happen to still have the drawings for your scratch built air-brakes? Looks convincing. Any problems making all wheels touching the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 Hi Phil Well thats just...you know it....just like ...uuhhhmmm!!...well as you can see I am just lost for words. What I'm trying to say is ...that its just like the real thing...nuff said! Congratulations Phil....fantastic model and happy Xmas to you mate Cheers Fozzy Thanks Foz, coming from you that is praise indeed! Hope you had a good Xmas and don't get too plastered tonight! Happy New Year! Phil, I have a great affection for the Sea Harrier and your build is a joy to behold. Absolutely stunning work, if I ever get my hands on that kit I would surely want it to look like yours. Very well done indeed! Thanks for the very kind words. Phil, Will check out the other build. You happen to still have the drawings for your scratch built air-brakes? Looks convincing. Any problems making all wheels touching the ground? I have been trying to find the FA2 build as well but but I'm having no luck, maybe its was on another site. As regards the airbrake bay, I've dug out my old instructions. I believe I used kit part 134 which is the blank that goes under the airbrake. I think I cut out the centre and used it as a frame to make a card box with internal ribbing. The ram was a piece of rod inserted into tube. As regards the wheels, I remember it was a bit of a job to get her to sit right. As far as I remember the outriggers have some vertical adjustment which I set up and then glued. Got a feeling I may well have had to replace the internal leg piece with longer rod to get enough adjustment. The SAM Sea Harrier Datafile is an incredibly good reference point for the build. I will try and get her out later today and take some more pictures of the airbrake bay for you. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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