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Ratch · Posted: Wed 06 Feb 2008 09:14 am Post subject: 299_Paul's Harrier GR.3

Progress of 299_Paul's build will be reported here

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299_paul · Posted: Sat 08 Mar 2008 16:49 pm Post subject:

Choices, choices what to build?. I've got a choice of the 1x P.1127, 1x GR.1, 3x GR.3, 2x GR.5, 2x GR.7, 1xT.10 or the FRS.1

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I was going to to the GR.1 but the decals are unusable (ordered another set but they're currently out of stock, so I think I'll go for the GR.3 since it will be my first attempt at a Harrier and I've got two more if I make a poor job of it first time round.
Will probably be oob in the grey/green camo (don't like brush painting white

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299_paul · Posted: Sat 15 Mar 2008 20:19 pm Post subject:

No building as such done today (was never going to happen with all the 6 nations action and the start of the F1 season!!) but I did open the cellophane and wash the kit parts ready for tomorrow.

Here's some shots of the sprues, boxart and destructions.

Looks like only a little bit of flash and all parst are still attatched to the sprues, which are moulded in soft grey plastic.

Really looking forward to this one!!

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299_paul · Posted: Sun 16 Mar 2008 19:34 pm Post subject:

Not much done today either. Primed various pieces then spent some time looking at references for cockpit colours.
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299_paul · Posted: Tue 18 Mar 2008 17:16 pm Post subject:

Decided to go with Hu166 (light aircraft grey) for the cokpit interior and seat, Hu26 (khaki) for the seat cushion, Hu56 (aluminium) for the various engine bits), Hu24 (trainer yellow) for his life jacket, Hu 61 (flesh) for his face and hands and Hu130 (satin white) for his helmet.

Next jobs are to paint him with Hu86 (light olive) for his flying suit, Hu85 (satin black for his boots and visor and paint the top of the seat and the console Hu33 (matt black). Then it will be out with the glue and deciding which weapons to go for.
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299_paul · Posted: Wed 19 Mar 2008 15:20 pm Post subject:

Joined the fuselage together and the wing halves.

Decided to go with the fuel tanks and rockets under the wings sowhile the glue was out I joined the relevant pieces together. Also in the pic is the pilot and seat (both still need fnishing).

Will attatch the wings and tail planes tonight and fill and sand any gaps. I will also continue painting the pilot and seat.
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299_paul · Posted: Sat 22 Mar 2008 16:35 pm Post subject:

Yesterday I attatched the wings and the tail planes to the fuselage, then filled and sanded them.

Little bit disappointed because I haven't got the dihedral right (wings are a little too straight). I think I didn't hold them in place long enough for the glue to set fully and they moved

Also cleaned up the stores

Today I primed everything with Hu1 (primer). I'll let that dry overnight and tomorrow I'll hopefully finish painting the seat, console and rear of the cockpit Hu33 (matt black) and have them fixed in place.
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299_paul · Posted: Sun 23 Mar 2008 17:56 pm Post subject:

Disaster struck today!! Finished painting the pilot then went to finish painting the seat, but I couldn't find it!! Anyone out there got one spare I can have?
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Broom2003 · Posted: Mon 24 Mar 2008 14:26 pm Post subject:

Hi Paul

If you still need a seat PM me your address, I've a spare one you're welcome to.
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299_paul · Posted: Thu 27 Mar 2008 16:42 pm Post subject:

Thanks to Mark I have a replacement seat so work can commence again. I'm at hospital tomorrow though and have a full weekend planned so progress probably won't be reported until Monday or Tuesday.
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299_paul · Posted: Tue 01 Apr 2008 15:56 pm Post subject:

Only done a little bit to this since my last post. Just painted the top of the seat, the console and rear of the cockpit Hu33 (matt black). Once that has dried I'll fix the canopy tonight ready for the first coat of Hu164 (Dark Sea Grey) tomorrow.

I'll post some pics tomorrow.
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299_paul · Posted: Wed 02 Apr 2008 14:56 pm Post subject:

Here's some pics of the Harrier primed and the cockpit masked.

Have given it the first coat of Hu164 (Dark Sea Grey) since this pic but it's a bit patchy, so I'll post a pic when I've given it a second (or possibly third) coat.
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299_paul · Posted: Tue 08 Apr 2008 15:14 pm Post subject:

Progress is going a bit slower than I hoped due to the fact I've just been in hospital for two days (Sun and Mon) to have a central line fitted ready to start some new treatment which starts on Thursday and finishes on Friday. I have this treatment every other week and in the week in between I need to attend hospital for a check up and to get the line cleaned. Bit of a pain because it means I lose out on precious modelling time

Since my last update I've given it another two coats of Hu164 (Dark Sea Grey). I'll post pics tomorrow because it when it dries it turns a slightly more pale grey than when it's first applied.
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299_paul · Posted: Wed 09 Apr 2008 16:58 pm Post subject:

Pics of the GR.3 so far.

No more will be done now until the weekend.
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299_paul · Posted: Sat 12 Apr 2008 16:37 pm Post subject:

First coat of Hu163 (Dark Green) was applied today but it's very patchy because I need to wear sunglasses over the weekend. Just means it will probably take three coats rather than two.
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299_paul · Posted: Tue 15 Apr 2008 13:22 pm Post subject:

Looks like two coats of Hu163 was enough.

Will give it a couple of coats of clear over the next day or two then add the decals and stores.

Looks like it should be finished for the weekend.
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dancho · Posted: Tue 15 Apr 2008 13:44 pm Post subject:

Looking good!
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299_paul · Posted: Sat 19 Apr 2008 15:08 pm Post subject:

Decals have been applied. Need to add the stores and give it a couple of cotes of Satin Cote.
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Ratch · Posted: Sat 26 Apr 2008 11:08 am Post subject:

How's it going Paul

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