Tamiya 1/48 Sea Harrier FRS.1
A build I thoroughly enjoyed.
Everything that is reported regarding the fit of this kit is accurate but I was trying to stretch myself.
Primed with Tamiya Neutral Grey.
Painted with Colourcoats Dark Admiralty Grey, Barley Grey, Light Admiralty Grey, Medium Sea Grey,Light Aircraft Grey.
Tamiya Nato Black, Rubber Black, Flat Yellow, Linoleum Red Brown, Flat White, Buff, Clear Red, Clear Green, Flat Aluminium.
Oil paints used for a filter, Windsor & Newton White, Paynes Grey, Blue.
Washed with Citadel Seraphim Sepia, Nulnu Oil and a blue grey oil wash thinned with lighter fluid.
Finished with Windsor & Newton Galeria Satin Varnish mixed with a couple of drops of Tamiya Neutral Grey.
Aftermarket used.
PE from Flightpath and Eduard.
Pavla Intakes and Nozzles designed for the Airfix kit.
The Ejection Seat was a mix of the kit parts and resin bits from a Czech Master Resin Seat.
Pitot from Master.
Thanks for looking,
Cheers,
Alistair
Superb job, Alistair! All the extras and effort really paid off!
Thanks Spiros,
Despite the reputation I had a lot of fun building this one.
Wonderful Harrier - well done!
Many Thanks Greg
Well done, Alistair!
Thanks so much
Great looking Sea Harrier! Nice job on the scheme.
Thanks very much.
You can't see much difference between the Medium Sea and Barley Grey's in the photos but in natural light it shows up nicely
Very nice work indeed Alistair @alistairfgauld! 🍺
Many Thanks
Now that’s a sharp looking Harrier! Job well done, Alistair.
Thanks very much
Wow Alistair !, I see this kit going cheap a lot presumably because it is considered a lemon but you have turned out a really nice job , like you I enjoy a challenge because that is what this hobby should be about, anyone can go and buy the latest shake'n'bake masterpiece from Tamygawafix but turning out a good finish from a difficult kit is always more impressive to me ...well done.
Thanks very much.
That is very kind of you.
I really enjoyed this one.
This is an amazing looking Harrier, Alistair @alistairfgauld
Well done.
That is very kind of you.
Thanks so much
Nice work on a lesser kit - it's your credit completely that this model has turned out so well.
I remember doing one of these back when we had to dodge Tyrannosaurs to get to the LHS to buy the kit. Didn't turn out like this one, that's for sure!
Thanks very much Tom,
That is very kind.
Well done, Alistair (@alistairfgauld).I have heard this is a difficult kit to get right, but you have really mastered it. The FRS-1 has been one of my favorite planes since I did my Master's Thesis on the Falkland War. Thanks for sharing it.
Many Thanks,
It requires a lot of care, patience and filler but it was worth the effort.
Harriers are great and this is one of the best models I’ve seen of one.
Thanks so much for your kind words
Very nice. I'm surprised that I rarely see Harriers built