Hasegawa 1/48 Harrier Gr.7

[MORIARTY1177]

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Well after what seemed like a very long build I finally finished it. A few firsts for me on this one, first modern fighter (since I was a kid), first time pre-shading, first time using pledge multi surface wax. As you'd expect the kit is nicely detailed but I would say that for them money I would have expected some better fitting section. (mainly the wing fuselage join) Although in saying that it could be that I just prefer a good old Tamiya shake & make and if I'm honest a really should dry fit more and have more patience. I tried to fill a small gap in the canopy rim with revell contacta which seems to have caused a bit of misting inside (gutted) which of course I didn't notice until the mask came off. Anyway overall quite pleased (although I don't think I'll ever be trully happy with a kit as I find myself being too critical)

Views/comments/opinions/abuse all welcomed

Regards

Chris

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[AJay]

Hello Chris. I think you've built a beauty here! I absolutely love the stand you've made and think it makes a fine display piece. Where did you get that clear rod from?

As for being critical about our own work, I think most of us are the same. I could list 100s of faults with all my builds, and am the same with my aviation art. I just strive to make each one better than the next and try to remember to enjoy it.

 

[MORIARTY1177]

Hi AJay, thanks for the comments, glad to hear it's not just me being critical. The acryllic rod came from a website called Wheelspin Model & hobbies, comes in packs of 10 220mm x 6.4mm rod for under £6. The base is a nice piece of english oak I scrounged from a local joinery, managed to get quite a big bit which I've cut down and bevelled for future stands. I must admit that I really like the name plate that came with the eduard photo etch set.

Cheers

Chris

 

[Vaughan]

Chris that's a great build. looks very impressive on that stand. Well done.

Vaughan

 

[MORIARTY1177]

Cheers Vaughn, I'll be totally honest getting praise

From you guys always makes me happier with the end result.

Regards

Chris

 

[MORIARTY1177]

AJay you have piqued my curiosity with your post

' and am the same with my aviation art' Aviation Art?

 

[colin m]

Nice job Chris. Since the Harrier's retirement I've promised myself a decent model of a Harrier. Maybe this could be it.

Colin M.....

 

[treyzx10r]

Great looking build Chris ,I like the stand as well.

 

[mossiepilot]

Lovely looking Harrier Chris, the stand you have made shows it off to a tee, looks like its just taken off.

And don't be too hard on yourself, the harshest critic you will ever face is you.

And I'm with you Chris, can we see your "aviation art" please Ajay.

Tony.

 

[Plastickitbasher]

Chris

Stunning build, and like the others have said that stand really is the finishing touch. As for the build any problem areas as I might just treat myself to one of these

kits

 

[yak face]

Hi chris, fantastic result. The harrier is great and the stand is excellent too, as for the marks on the canopy ,i cant even see them, so dont beat yourself up . It makes a great display, you should be well chuffed, cheers tony

 

[MORIARTY1177]

Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated.

There were a few issues with joins, mainly the wing-fuselage fit, around the canopy and the inatkes. Again a bit more dry fitting and sanding + a bit more patience may have improved this. I have felt on the last couple of Hasegawa kits that what could have easily been moulded in two parts they tend to mould in 4-5 parts making life that little bit more awkward / challenging but all in all a good kit and one I'll put down to the grand learning curve which will no doubt improve my future builds. Time to pull the Academy P-40 from the stash!!

Regards

Chris