BAe Marsh Harrier FGRA.2 ++FINISHED ++

McColm · July 31, 2023, 04:32:32 AM

It's amazing that the 1/72 Airfix Tornado F.3 is so compatible with the rear end of the YF-23 Black Widow II. Not as much filler/putty as I expected on this kitbash.
I have added a few photos, the top and lower fuselage halves from the cut down Tonka haven't been glued. I shall be needing some nose weight.

McColm · July 31, 2023, 09:22:01 AM

PSR has started and the Black Widow III is now starting to take shape. Seems a bit strange that there's no decals for the cockpit with the Airfix Starter Kit. I have added the engine air intakes from the Mig-29 UB.
In comparison with the F-22N Sea Raptor the Black Widow III .

Su-47 Two seater

BAC TSR.2A

BAC Nebulous FGR.1

The Avro Golden Arrow F.2

McColm · August 02, 2023, 01:07:47 AM

I've changed the name as the kitbash reminds me of a Manta Ray at the tail end. The Airfix Tornado F.3 landing gear really works well, I have bodged the gap and made a hump on the upper fuselage. This will need PSR, the build is a more symmetrical having reglued one of the Mig-29 UB air intakes ( looking similar to the Northrop F-5 at certain angles).
I can see this aircraft as a long-range fighter/interceptor even carrying a camera pod as there's no internal weapons bay.
Photos will be posted as soon as the PSR is finished.

McColm · August 02, 2023, 08:42:13 AM

More PSR and added 'hump' on the upper fuselage, landing gear works well.

McColm · August 04, 2023, 10:34:26 AM

More PSR and I used the canards from the Sukhoi Buzzard.

McColm · August 05, 2023, 11:24:42 AM

PSR continues. It's got the shape that I was after. Primer and paint next.

McColm · August 29, 2023, 02:20:12 AM

With the parts taken from the broken 1/72 Lockheed F-35B the Manta Ray has been changed to the Marsh Harrier a two-seater triple engine V/STOL.
The underside

Top side

McColm · September 02, 2023, 03:31:47 AM

The laser targeting pod from the F-18E has been glued on and the hatch for the lifting engine isn't glued in place.

McColm · September 06, 2023, 01:13:13 AM

PSR has started

McColm · September 13, 2023, 01:09:12 AM

To increase the range and endurance times a retractable in-flight refuelling probe has been fitted.

McColm · November 21, 2023, 10:59:40 AM

The Marsh Harrier with the Mcdonnell-Grumman Panther.

McColm · March 08, 2024, 09:11:06 AM

After a slight mishap the Marsh Harrier has become an air defence variant using the Sidetrack radars.

McColm · July 01, 2024, 09:41:27 AM

The Marsh Harrier is undergoing a revamp using parts from a Airfix 1/72 BAe Tornado F.3. I have used the seats and undercarriage which seems to fit. The horizontal tail fins have been removed and a general tidy up.

kerick · July 01, 2024, 10:28:31 AM

I can't believe how your projects evolve! It's like three builds in one.

McColm · July 01, 2024, 09:28:57 PM

Quote from: kerick on July 01, 2024, 10:28:31 AMI can't believe how your projects evolve! It's like three builds in one.

I stumble across information on the Internet and often compare it to what I'm building then conbine serval concepts into one.