A-10LOADER Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 I have the pre-built version of this kit. I recently added a ammo/gun pod system to my jet. I scratch-built the fairing between the two pods because the kit one was totally wrong. My question is, since the kit version comes with the ammo/gun pods does it also include the centerline pylon for the targeting pod ? I need to scratch-build this pylon and can't find any reference pics of it anywhere, thanks. Great start on the kit BTW. Steve Harold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leontuitt1985 Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Many thanks for the info Matt. I’m aiming to be close but if I’m honest I set a base line that an aircraft of this size should have 32nd scale detail at minimum so there will be some inaccuracies to the purists. All the building I do is by eye using reference photos and other points in the cockpit for scaling. Im going to tackle the instrument panel next and will construct it in layers (the white card in the image was a test) I plan on making the hud, the MFD’s and the the centre separately to get the correct depth. The sidewalls have all been sanded smooth and a basic re scribing done before I add the switches etc. Its a a great scale but being so large you either go basic or go all out! I will I’ll try my best to do this kit and the aircraft justice! thankyou again for following the build. LT P.S. any info in where to source reference materiel would be amazing as google is limited all bar a great exterior walk around of an Italian navy harrier scvrobeson and Harold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leontuitt1985 Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Hi Steve, I’ve just checked the instructions and there’s no provision for centre line storage in the kit. I’ll take a look at my reference material and see what I come up with! LT A-10LOADER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leontuitt1985 Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 Here’s pictures from the instructions. Uncarina and A-10LOADER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Yes, let me dig through my books for you. As far as I can tell, the coaming is the same shape between the US and Brit Harriers, so the photos should work. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 33 minutes ago, Leontuitt1985 said: Here’s pictures from the instructions. Darn, it's all the same stuff that comes with the pre-built kit. Thanks for trying. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leontuitt1985 Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 (edited) 19 minutes ago, scvrobeson said: Yes, let me dig through my books for you. As far as I can tell, the coaming is the same shape between the US and Brit Harriers, so the photos should work. Matt I’ve had a closer look and I see what you mean. The coaming is basically vertical, don’t know how I missed that as I felt something just wasn’t quite right but makes life a little easier when I tackle the coaming. Thanks again for highlighting Edited November 19, 2018 by Leontuitt1985 scvrobeson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 BTW Leontuitt1985, here's what that "crossover " fairing should look like for your Harrier IF you add the ammo/gun pod. Like I said, the kit part is totally wrong. Steve LSP_Kevin, Leontuitt1985 and Gazzas 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 For some reason the same pic posted twice. Let's try this again. Steve LSP_Kevin, patricksparks, Starfighter and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Some great detail work! Gaz A-10LOADER and Leontuitt1985 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artoor_k Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Great work! I have the same giant in stash and your progress is truly inspiring Leontuitt1985 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leontuitt1985 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 Hell ladies and gents, my apologies for the absence a house move and a busy January has halted progress apart from adding the cover to the headrest. (Only a prototype) will be back with a big update at the end of feb! Kirk, Harold, LSP_Kevin and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddycat Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 hey loader. contact me off board when you get a chance. i have a question for you. thanks bc whsch@optimum.net A-10LOADER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markjames1968 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 could you run us through your statement.. the kit is massively out of proportion in many areas? what areas? how massively? examples and evidence please.. Harold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Mark, On primeportal there are some pretty detailed Harrier walk around pics. Compare the shape of the deck area aft of the parachute box. Take a look at the cockpit opening shape. Compare the nose profile (plenty of B+ pics on the web). Intake shape. Don't even get me started on the engine... But before getting into a frame by frame comparison, are you planning printed/resin corrections for a build of just weighing up whether or not to purchase? "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder", they say - and as is being demonstrated, many improvements can be made - or you can just build out of the box if that floats your boat. When it starts looking like a Harrier depends on how critical you want to be. Kirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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