a4s4eva Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Another one for my cold war RAF/RN Collection. I remember the Falklands war as a kid in school, and was always fascinated by the "Jump Jets" on the TV. So I was pretty happy when Kinetic released a Sea Harrier, noting that the only other options in 48 were the horrible Airfix and Tamiya kits. I'm also looking forward to Kinetics Harrier Gr.3. I've chosen to do XZ457 - "14" of No 800 Naval Air Squadron onboard HMS Hermes in the South Atlantic in 1982. XZ457 was the highest scoring Sea Harrier with 2 IAI Daggers and 1 A-4Q Skyhawk. accredited to her. As I've chosen to depict her on in the Hermes during the conflict the kill markings have been left off. The Kit 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS.1 You do need to take a bit of time with this kit as many of the pieces needed a little clean up / dry fitting etc. But if you do that it will build up into a nice model. I've gone for a lighter shade Extra Dark Sea Grey to try and get a more scale looking colour, this meant I ended up with a bit to much paint on the model, which filled some of the nice recessed detail. The kit has some nice weapons, so much so I didn't bother with arfermarket weapons. Aftermarket Used Eduard Big Ed Set which has an interior PE set, exterior PE set and a Mask set. Dr Pepper AIM-9 Seaker head covers. Eduard PE RBF tags Fantasy Printshop Paper RBF tags Aerobouns Sea Harrier pilot J's Modelworks Carrier base (I know it's not accurate for a RN carrier but it'll do) I didn't use the Pavla seat as it didn't fit the kit being to large. Decals Kit decals. Probably the best kit decals I've used. Printed by carotgragh and it seams you can do pretty much every Falklands Sea Harrier. These are better than any aftermarket options I've seen. Paints Mr Color Lacquers - adjusted to TLAR for the Extra Dark Sea Grey. I tried to lighten the lower fuselage as this was over-painted white by brush on the way down to the Falklands and darken the areas on the tail where the squadron markings and "Royal Navy" were over painted. I didn't totally pull this off. Various Tamiya Colours Vallejo Acrylics for details . Clear Coats Testors Glosscoate, which was over coated with Gaianotes gloss lacquer as the testors stayed tacky, Testors Dullcoate and Tamiya Flat. Weathered with Oil paints for a wash an filters Pastels, pigments and coloured pencils More photos at my blog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devo Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Very nicely done Calum, looks great. The pilot is a nice touch. I had a sit in the cockpit of an 801 NAS Harrier when HMS Invincible visited Fremantle in 1983. The boys plugged in power so all the stuff lite up. I was most suitably impressed as a 16 year old JR. Cheers, Devo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cag_200 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Excellent, really nice! I love the Falkwar subject too. As a kid I watched the news hoping to catch some images of the brittish vessels and the harrier. The S.A.S. and the troops. I have the 1/48 Tamiya kit and aftermarket decals. Hope I start it one day. Nice touch you mentioned in your comment/build: "adjusted to TLAR for the Extra Dark Sea Grey. I tried to lighten the lower fuselage as this was over-painted white by brush on the way down to the Falklands and darken the areas on the tail where the squadron markings and "Royal Navy" were over painted. I didn't totally pull this off.". Duncan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fefster Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Great Job!!! Congratulations!!! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Saw this over on BM. What an amazing build. Totally nailed the look of an FRS1 SHAR! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a4s4eva Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Thanks gents Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Nice work - I love that dead flat finish, and I think the carrier deck makes for a really nice setting for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Absolutely gorgeous SHar!! Great paintjob and wisely weathered! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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