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BAE Harrier GR7A JASDF Maritime Strike, Finished pics pg 5.

Started by zenrat, November 21, 2023, 03:00:07 AM

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Wardukw

If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

DogfighterZen

That is so good... Love that camo! Great work, mate! :bow:  :bow:  :bow:
Fun build, wasn't it? I've built that kit and have good memories of it.
"Sticks and stones may break some bones but a 3.57's gonna blow your damn head off!!"


zenrat

Thanks folks.  :thumbsup:

Quote from: DogfighterZen on February 14, 2024, 11:58:37 PM...Fun build, wasn't it? I've built that kit and have good memories of it.

Yes.  It went together fairly well.  But there are a few niggles.  The panel with the LERX behind the cockpit required clamping pressure to get a good fit.  The fuselage seam inside the opening behind the nose gear bay was awkward to fill and clean up.  The two part nozzles are a pain but I couldn't find any resin or 3d printed one piece replacements (I nearly used Hasegawa FRS-1 nozzles but decided to keep them for a RAN FAA build).  The outriggers lifted the main wheels off the ground and had to be shortened.  The sprue attachment points on the opening part of the canopy were tricky to cleanly remove (particularly the front centre) but then there is a seam down the centre which needs sanding and polishing anyway.  Oh, and all the little lumps and bumps are probly better off being glued on before paint than after (but care will have to be taken).
I'd build another.  In RAAF colours.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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Weaver

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Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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DogfighterZen

Quote from: zenrat on February 15, 2024, 01:30:50 AMThanks folks.  :thumbsup:

Quote from: DogfighterZen on February 14, 2024, 11:58:37 PM...Fun build, wasn't it? I've built that kit and have good memories of it.

Yes.  It went together fairly well.  But there are a few niggles.  The panel with the LERX behind the cockpit required clamping pressure to get a good fit.  The fuselage seam inside the opening behind the nose gear bay was awkward to fill and clean up.  The two part nozzles are a pain but I couldn't find any resin or 3d printed one piece replacements (I nearly used Hasegawa FRS-1 nozzles but decided to keep them for a RAN FAA build).  The outriggers lifted the main wheels off the ground and had to be shortened.  The sprue attachment points on the opening part of the canopy were tricky to cleanly remove (particularly the front centre) but then there is a seam down the centre which needs sanding and polishing anyway.  Oh, and all the little lumps and bumps are probly better off being glued on before paint than after (but care will have to be taken).
I'd build another.  In RAAF colours.


Yes, it does require some care with assembly of a few bits, i remember having the same issue with the LERX part but not with the landing gear... maybe i had it too but didn't think it was from kit... :unsure: 
Anyway, all minor issues and i'd also build another one but first i wanna build one of the Hasegawa AV-8B+.
"Sticks and stones may break some bones but a 3.57's gonna blow your damn head off!!"

Vulcan7

Beautiful camo colours & complementary red decals  :mellow:  :mellow:  :mellow:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
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chrisonord

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If you cant eat it hump it or fight it,
Pee on it and walk away!!

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Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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