Hawker P1127, XP836, flown by A.W.”Bill” Bedford, Dunsfold England 1961.
1/72 Airfix, I modified the engine intake and compressor, the pitot tube, adjusted the undercarriage and sanded off most of the rivets, finished in MM metalizer with MM sealer over kit decals, built previous to 2007.
5 additional images. Click to enlarge.
Craig Abrahamson said on June 20, 2017
Nice job, Allan…don’t think I’ve seen one of these built before. The prototype to the Harrier, I assume?
Allan J Withers said on June 21, 2017
Thanks Craig, yes, P1127, then Kestrel, then Harrier.
Greg Kittinger said on June 20, 2017
Although the Harriers ended up as pretty cool looking aircraft, the precursors to them sure were ugly ducklings! Nice job on it.
Allan J Withers said on June 21, 2017
Thanks Greg, I don’t think it’s all that ugly !
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on June 20, 2017
Allamn, good to see the old girl one beautifully. You don’t see this one done, ever! First of the many, a historically significant aircraft in a great deal of ways. Shame someone doesn’t make up a decal sheet for the “Tripartite Squadron” that was the trials unit for it. Unique markings! They called it the “Kestral” originally. I remember thinking it was quite the thing when it appeared, but I liked VTOL, anyway.
Allan J Withers said on June 21, 2017
Thanks Bernard, I agree with you !
Richard Mcstay said on June 20, 2017
Was this the Harrier prototype? Very cool build!
Allan J Withers said on June 21, 2017
Thanks Richard, yes as such.
Robert Royes said on June 20, 2017
Nice one Allan! I think I saw the real thing on an old episode of The Saint or was it The Avengers. Too many years ago.
Allan J Withers said on June 21, 2017
Thanks Robert, yes the Saint, they called it an Osprey !
Ferry Dierckxsens said on June 20, 2017
Very nice job Allan. Never seen this model build before. Your extra work made this a true gem. The basis for the magnificent VTOL Harrier, also one of my favorites.
Allan J Withers said on June 21, 2017
Thanks Ferry, I have a few Harriers to build.
jim wasley said on June 20, 2017
Love these aircraft Allan,well built enjoyable thanks.
Allan J Withers said on June 21, 2017
Thanks Jim, glad you like it.
Louis Gardner said on June 21, 2017
Another beauty Allan. Like the others have stated, I have never seen another one like it…………… I like it.
Allan J Withers said on June 22, 2017
Thanks Louis.
Dirk Derks said on June 23, 2017
Hello Allan,
Nice build of this famous aircraft. “Bill” Bedford had no idea what a famous aircraft this was going to be in its later live,
Regards, Dirk / The Netherlands.
Allan J Withers said on June 23, 2017
Thanks Dirk, we all need a crystal ball !