HL-10 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 (edited) With today being the anniversary of the recapture of the Falkland Islands, I thought I would post up my Sea Harrier. The Airfix 24th scale Harrier has been around since the early seventies. It was re-issued with new parts to allow it to be built as the FRS-1. For it's Size it is a basic kit, with basic detail in the cockpit, and other detail sacrificed for working features. I decided to have a go at updating my model. I got hold of Flightline's extensive etched set plus some resin parts from Heritage aviation. Heritage aviation's stuff was a big disappointment! Poor casting finish, rough surfaces, air bubbles and the mould were obviously past their best. The Intakes and wheels were all I used. The rest of the details were scratch built. I completely scratch built the ejector seat and I used the 2D etched part on the airwaves set for the nose undercarriage plumbing to make a 3D version from plastic card, rod and lead wire. The model was painted with Xtracolor enamels and the decals are the kits, representing a machine from 899 squadron which had been involved in three shoot downs during the conflict. Thanks for looking! Angelo Edited June 14, 2022 by HL-10 panzerrob, Isar 30/07, dodgem37 and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Lovely work Angelo! Great looking harrier HL-10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Nice one Angelo. I wrestled with this one once and I know what a challenge it can be. I had the Flightpath set but it was still a real test of my patience. I know your pain ! Great result. HL-10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Great show. Sincerely, Mark HL-10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 Thanks for your comments guys, greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 Don't know how I missed it, love the early Harriers, great model, a real shame there isn't much decent AM to bring it up to scratch. HL-10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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