Desert Storm...Hasegawa 1/48 McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II, VMA-231 USMC
Built in 2018.
Another of my dad´s excursions to the modern world.
Hasegawa kit, not one of their best, some fit issues, steps and gaps.
Bought the kit second hand from a fellow modeller, sadly the decals weren´t really usable anymore so my father used an Eagle Strike sheet. Decals for the canopy detonation cord are from a TwoBobs sheet. Seat is from Quickboost, Snakeeyes from a Hasegawa weapon set, the kit includes only drop tanks and Sidewinders. Camo done with Gunze H307 FS36320 and H337 FS35237.
Build thread here
https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235032388-desert-storm148-mcdonnell-douglas-av-8b-harrier-ii-usmc/&tab=comments#comment-2925858
Another beauty Reinhard - always good to see a loaded Harrier!
Nice work Reinhard! I’m pretty sure that kit wasn’t designed by Hasegawa. I think they purchased the molds or masters from another company that went out of business.
Another nice one!
Came out great!
Another amazing post ! The "jump jet" you just posted looks about as real as you can get. Well done my friend.
Hello Reinhard,
Excellent representation of this important asset during "Desert Storm".
Not a plane to be commanded by rookies, but in the experienced hands a deadly messenger.
Regards, Dirk / The Netherlands.
Awesome! Congratulations