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Ratch · Posted: Wed 12 Mar 2008 08:42 am Post subject: ColinM's Harrier GR.3 build

Colin's progress will appear in this thread

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Ratch · Posted: Fri 28 Mar 2008 22:00 pm Post subject:

Have you made a start yet Colin

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ColinM · Posted: Fri 28 Mar 2008 22:19 pm Post subject:

Hi Ratch

I was away over Easter but the kit has now been delivered, I have opened the box and taken a couple of pictures of the box lid, sprues and decals (not sure why but it seems to be the thing to do, please advise) and will post here soon.

I hope to be applying paint and glue to plastic this weekend and will report back.

The kit is a GR3 and offers a grey/white colour scheme or grey/green scheme, neither look very exciting. Does anyone have an alternative scheme, or could I do a 'what if the Red Arrows got their hands on a Harrier...'

Best wishes

Colin

Ratch · Posted: Fri 28 Mar 2008 23:01 pm Post subject:

Sprue shots are not obligatory

That Red Arrows whiff sounds exciting

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ColinM · Posted: Fri 28 Mar 2008 23:12 pm Post subject:

I had some red gloss paint left over from the Airfix Club 1/48 Spitfire so bought a Gnat and a Hawk to use it up, better get me another tin quick!

Colin

ColinM · Posted: Thu 03 Apr 2008 21:32 pm Post subject:

The build is underway and I will post some pictures at the weekend. The kit is pretty good, not much flash but the top half of the starboard wing was 2 mm oversize on the trailing edge and had to be sanded to fit. Hopefully the red paint will cover the join...

Colin

ColinM · Posted: Sat 05 Apr 2008 20:12 pm Post subject:

Can you tell what it is yet?

Seemed like a good idea to paint it as I went along rather than at the end, too many difficult to get to bits.

It is more recognisable in this shot...

I've taken the pilot out for a change of wardrobe, Red Arrows pilots should be in red flying suit, and white helmet?

Hope to have more tomorrow

Colin

ColinM · Posted: Sun 06 Apr 2008 19:33 pm Post subject:

The camera keeps showing up bits I can't see, need to get an illuminated magnifying glass...

Ratch · Posted: Mon 07 Apr 2008 12:33 pm Post subject:

ColinM · Posted: Sun 13 Apr 2008 10:50 am Post subject:

Finished!

Better than I hoped but not as good as many here. That isn't missing paint on the leading edges, just reflection of the camera flash.

I know the canopy doesn't fit well but I didn't want to spoil it by trying to make it better, I'll put it to one side for a while and perhaps try again.

I had a lot of fun from the build though.

Colin

Ratch · Posted: Sun 13 Apr 2008 11:00 am Post subject:

Well done Colin

Don't forget to post in the GB Gallery

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dancho · Posted: Sun 13 Apr 2008 12:13 pm Post subject:

A neat idea, well executed. It makes you wonder what the Red Arrows might have done with Harriers!
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