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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: CSMO on October 24, 2014, 11:33:48 PM

Title: Airfix 1/72 new-tool Sea Harrier FRS.1 with throwback paint job.
Post by: CSMO on October 24, 2014, 11:33:48 PM

A friend gave me a gift of this nice kit. having a bunch of harriers in real warpaint, I decided it was "Whiffer Time".

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/What-ifSeaHarrierFRS1004_zpsbb2c655c.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/What-ifSeaHarrierFRS1004_zpsbb2c655c.jpg.html)

The build is totally OOB. I left all of the external crap to show off the airframe.

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/What-ifSeaHarrierFRS1003_zps6d5fb5b8.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/What-ifSeaHarrierFRS1003_zps6d5fb5b8.jpg.html)

The decals are all scraps from the spares-box, the serials from the old Matchbox SHAR.

(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/What-ifSeaHarrierFRS1005_zpsc5aff9cf.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/What-ifSeaHarrierFRS1005_zpsc5aff9cf.jpg.html)

The paint is 30+ year old Humbrol Extra Dark Sea Grey and Dark Slate Grey over White Ensign Colorcoats Sky. A brush-coat ov Vallejo satin gave a seal and an even finish.

I am happy with it. It looks fine alongside its WW2 FAA brethren.

Adios, Larry.

Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 new-tool Sea Harrier FRS.1 with throwback paint job.
Post by: elmayerle on October 25, 2014, 02:12:50 AM

Beautiful retro scheme; I just wish that for CONA, the USMC had painted some of their Harriers in retro schemes.  For example, a VMFA-214 AV-8B+ in "Black Sheep" markings from their Corsairs.

Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 new-tool Sea Harrier FRS.1 with throwback paint job.
Post by: CSMO on October 25, 2014, 02:34:52 AM

I have visualized an AV-8B in the Yellow Wings scheme of the USMC's Douglas SBD-1s in the days before WW2. That was how I did my USMC Gee Bee racer.
(http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z390/CSMO/ArmyMuleampDevilDog003_zpse3d5f708.jpg) (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/CSMO/media/ArmyMuleampDevilDog003_zpse3d5f708.jpg.html)
Adios, Larry.

Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 new-tool Sea Harrier FRS.1 with throwback paint job.
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 25, 2014, 03:32:13 AM

Nice work.

Title: Re: Airfix 1/72 new-tool Sea Harrier FRS.1 with throwback paint job.
Post by: FAAMAN on October 25, 2014, 05:24:32 AM

Great looking scheme for a Harrier!!!!! :D 8)