Hasegawa 1/48 AV-8B Harrier II

[chameleon 2009]

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[h=1]Hi Guys just wanted to share with you some build images of my latest model the Hasegawa 1/48 AV-8B Harrier II, I have just scraped 2 other builds as I wasn’t happy with how the paint ended up looking, any ways more build images will follow as I get further in

[/h][h=1] [/h][h=1]Mike [/h]

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[colin m]

I need to build a Harrier, but I'm not sure I want to build the American one (quite fancy an early sea harrier) So, convince me, what's the detail like with this kit ?

 

[delmonteman]

I'm with you there Colin. Harrier's are awesome! I've only built the Tamiya 1/48 one but it wasn't what I expected from Tamiya! Turned out OK but I do fancy building a better one.

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Mmmm, i'm going to watch this one come together.

Have fun, John

 

[MORIARTY1177]

I recently built the Hasegawa 1/48 Gr.7 which was a very nice kit (although I didn't make the best job of it as it was my first modern fighter) but I'd highly recommend that kit even with its £30+ price tag.

Regards

Chris

 

[mossiepilot]

Never really fancied the Harrier as a build, I received a 1:144 one as a gift and it's still in the stash. I'll watch this one with interest and see if it inspires me to start it.

Tony.

 

[chameleon 2009]

Hi Colin

The kits not bad, but there are fit issues, since getting back into modeling I am convinced that no matter what kit you buy, there will always be fit issues.

I have finished this but the canopy was damaged, and trying to contact Hasegawa, but its a bit like treading treacle, so no photos of this yet, not until its finished.

I know Hasegawa has a good reputation so I should be ok, if your ok with using filler and rescibing the odd panel line then your ok, it’s a big jump up from the Airfix kit

 

[tecdes]

I'm with you there Colin. Harrier's are awesome! I've only built the Tamiya 1/48 one but it wasn't what I expected from Tamiya! Turned out OK but I do fancy building a better one.

Building one at the moment & Gav I am very very unimpressed with Tamiya & it is my first Tamiya. Poor panel markings. Poor air intakes. All the landing gears or most come already built. Keep away.

So make me more miserable when I see yours Mike.

Laurie

 

[delmonteman]

Don't let it put you off Tamiya. It's the only really bad kit of theirs I've seen.

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[chameleon 2009]

Laurie

I will post a few shots in a few days just to show you this kit, but its with out the canopy attached,

Mike