1/72 British Aerospace Harrier GR.9A

Post by **csnewton2701** » Fri Apr 27, 2018 8:47 pm

This build is going to be one straight out of the box, if I had it. Binned it when moving house but kept the back for painting/decals ect.

The kit comes as ZD327 based from RAF Cottesmore from the Naval Joint Wing in 2010.

I will be keeping it as ZD327 but not using the Joint Wing decals, instead it will be from its time in Kandahar during Operation Herrick.

IMG_0423 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

IMG_0425 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

The nose section of the fuselage went together very nicely, no adjustments or filler needed.

IMG_0427 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

The rest of the fuselage fitted like a glove. There are bits of detail from the turbine. On the painting I havn't gone for neatness but rather attempting to show a bit of wear as you would expect in those conditions.

That's all for now.

Chris

Post by **csnewton2701** » Sat Apr 28, 2018 10:01 am

A bit more done. It now looks like a Harrier.

IMG_1983 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

IMG_1982 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

I have gone for a bit of wear ad discolouration. Hopefully the black will show through once it is painted.

Chris

Post by **paddyboy** » Sat Apr 28, 2018 4:07 pm

Hi Chris

Coming along just fine

Keep us informed as to your progress

Cheers

Patrick

Post by **csnewton2701** » Sun Apr 29, 2018 5:42 pm

Thanks Patrick.

Its now had its coat of paint.

IMG_1985 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

IMG_1984 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

Chris

Post by **paddyboy** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 3:14 pm

Coming along nicely, mate

Post by **csnewton2701** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 8:15 pm

Thanks Patrick.

Chris

Post by **csnewton2701** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 8:15 pm

The last bit of detailing on the Harrier is now done. Its just a case of wait for the paint to dry on the weapons to be able to add them then put the decals on.

This is how it looks at the moment.

IMG_1988 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

IMG_1990 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

Chris

Post by **paddyboy** » Tue May 01, 2018 3:46 pm

Hi Chris

Nice work, buddy

You have picked out those lines well

You keep a'troshin', as we say in Norfolk

Patrick

Post by **csnewton2701** » Wed May 02, 2018 7:03 am

Thanks Patrick.

That's my first attempt at bringing out the lines.

I will do, not long now before it's complete.

Chris

Post by **csnewton2701** » Sun May 06, 2018 5:34 pm

Its finally complete. I have to say not a bad little kit, definitely worth a buy.

There weren't any issues with the kit other than you might want to invest in some aftermarket decals just to give it that bit more of a detailed finish.

IMG_3030 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

IMG_3031 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

IMG_3032 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

IMG_3033 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

IMG_3035 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

Chris