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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.

ImageIMG_0423 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

ImageIMG_0425 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr


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


ImageIMG_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.


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Re: 1/72 British Aerospace Harrier GR.9A

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

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

ImageIMG_1983 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

ImageIMG_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.


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Re: 1/72 British Aerospace Harrier GR.9A

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

Hi Chris :P

Coming along just fine :thumbs:

Keep us informed as to your progress ;)

Cheers :thumb:

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Re: 1/72 British Aerospace Harrier GR.9A

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

Thanks Patrick.

Its now had its coat of paint.

ImageIMG_1985 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

ImageIMG_1984 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr


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Re: 1/72 British Aerospace Harrier GR.9A

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

Coming along nicely, mate ;)
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Re: 1/72 British Aerospace Harrier GR.9A

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

Thanks Patrick.

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Re: 1/72 British Aerospace Harrier GR.9A

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.


ImageIMG_1988 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

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Re: 1/72 British Aerospace Harrier GR.9A

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

Hi Chris :P

Nice work, buddy :thumbs:

You have picked out those lines well ;)

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

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Re: 1/72 British Aerospace Harrier GR.9A

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.

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Re: 1/72 British Aerospace Harrier GR.9A

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.

ImageIMG_3030 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

ImageIMG_3031 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

ImageIMG_3032 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

ImageIMG_3033 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

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Re: 1/72 British Aerospace Harrier GR.9A

Post by paddyboy » Wed May 09, 2018 7:26 pm

Hi Chris :P

Well done you :thumbs:

Looks peachy to me :thumb:

Best regards ;)

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