Brad-M Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Gents, I am really thinking about getting the Trumpeter 1/32 Harrier II Plus and would like to know what you jet guys think of the kit, accuracy and how it builds up. Any thoughts appreciated Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Personally, I think it's rife with a number of errors, especially the GR.7 boxing. But, it's light years ahead of the old Revell kit (as well as being a more "modern" version, and it does look like a Harrier when built up. Not a particularly accurate one, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mynameismatt Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 We NEED aftermarket decals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Wwll, are we talking shape issues, or just omissions in details? Brad Personally, I think it's rife with a number of errors, especially the GR.7 boxing. But, it's light years ahead of the old Revell kit (as well as being a more "modern" version, and it does look like a Harrier when built up. Not a particularly accurate one, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Some light reading for you: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=26854 HTH, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otis252 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I have that kit. The main problem in my opinion is the wing, no slight kink and just a rounded inch long "dent" in the leading edge. It's really not a deal breaker but they could have done it better. The nose might be a little short also. Overall, not a bad kit. Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Thanks Guys Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eli Raphael Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=69292 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Thanks Eli. Are your fine decals out yet, an Italian AV8B Plus would look pretty cool! Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eli Raphael Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Yep, http://www.zotzdecals.com/reviews/Zotz32047/zotz32047.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dehowie Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Think it can be built into a lovely Harrier. Having been over the real thing and photographed it from numerous angles. The kink is far from visible in most angles even under direct sunlight. It's visible if your standing in specific positions but likebthe Hasegawa Harrier without it is not an issue to me. Hopefully Wolfpack will pop out the Sniper pod and maybe some BOL rails then we will have one cool kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 The reviews were pretty much dead on. Building the kit was pretty straight forward, careful dryfitting will give a decent build. I didn't bother doing any accuracy correction on mine, i concentrated on basic model construction/fit. It does end up looking like a Harrier, i'm fine with it. build thread http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=220414 Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Nice build Don, thanks. If I was to get an after market seat for a Harrier II Plus, which type of seat would I need, SJU-4/7? Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andre Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 If I was to get an after market seat for a Harrier II Plus, which type of seat would I need, SJU-4/7? Stencel SJU-4/A. HTH, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otis252 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I just wish someone would do a set of correct over wing airscoops for the radar version. Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I just wish someone would do a set of correct over wing airscoops for the radar version. Chuck Yeah, I'm surprised those haven't been done yet. That's a noticible error that needs fixing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Thanks Andre! Brad Stencel SJU-4/A. HTH, Andre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rafharrier Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hello, the Trumpeter's Harriers are good but need some corrections and some details are missing in the kits. Basically the main fixing required is the kinked-wing, but its an easy task with some putty, sanding and a pair of scribing panel lines per wing. Than its up your taste... some panel lines needs to be removed or resized and so on. Actually I'm building an early USMC's AV-8B and I hope to finish soon. I've already start working on a pair of RAF Harrier GR.7/9... that's the version where kit needs much for missing details/parts. Here you can see the result of my effort trying to correct parts and make the missing ones. This is a "Generic Detail" set and the parts can be used on most of the Harrier II versions. This is a "RAF Detail" set and includes all the parts that are missing of wrong shaped in the Harrier GR.7 kit. Other than this, I corrected the shape of all 6 underwing pylons... its another set. I've still available very few of these resin sets... so, if you're interested on send me a PM. CIAO! Piero Quote Link to post Share on other sites
otis252 Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hey Piero, I'd very much be interested in the correction set for the AV-8B, especially the overwing scoops. Your PM box was full I guess, I couldn't get it to go through. PM me and let me know what we can do. Many tanks. Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brad-M Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Awesome Piero, do you sell your lovely work? Cheers Brad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LoganTLR Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 HI I too would be interested in picking up your AV-8B set. I picked up my HARRIER last weekend at a local show and have the seat and etch enroute. Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rafharrier Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hello, yes, a small quantity of the these sets are available. Send me a PM for information. CIAO! Piero Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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