Hi Guys
I am new to this site.
Anyone out there built the new airfix 1/24 sea harrier . whats this kit like and how was the build.
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airfix 1/24 sea harrier
morten1993
Ireland
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Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 09:46 AM UTC
Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 05:50 PM UTC
Hi morten1993, I'm afraid I haven't built Airfix's 1/24 Harrier, I just wanted to welcome you to this wonderful site
I have in the past built Airfix 1/24 Spitfire, Messerschmitt 109 and Mustang, if they are anything to go by then the Harrier should be a nice kit. Probably needs detailing in the cockpit, for such a large kit. I think there is at least one set out there, but I couldn't tell you by who.
Mal
I have in the past built Airfix 1/24 Spitfire, Messerschmitt 109 and Mustang, if they are anything to go by then the Harrier should be a nice kit. Probably needs detailing in the cockpit, for such a large kit. I think there is at least one set out there, but I couldn't tell you by who.
Mal
Stormbringer
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 08:55 AM UTC
Hi There
Welcome to the site.There was a review in a recent edition of "Military in scale" of the 1:24 sea harrier kit,I can't remember which one but if you can't find it let me know and i'll try and scan it for you.
Regards
Peter
Welcome to the site.There was a review in a recent edition of "Military in scale" of the 1:24 sea harrier kit,I can't remember which one but if you can't find it let me know and i'll try and scan it for you.
Regards
Peter
morten1993
Ireland
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Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 - 10:18 AM UTC
Hi peter
i read the review in mis but they mention cutting the nose section and replacing it with the sea harrier nose. i thought the kit was of the sea harrier.
A great site by the way.
i read the review in mis but they mention cutting the nose section and replacing it with the sea harrier nose. i thought the kit was of the sea harrier.
A great site by the way.
jimbrae
Provincia de Lugo, Spain / Espaņa
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Posted: Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 12:02 AM UTC
The Airfix 1/24 Sea harrier is a sea harrier, the problem is that it will need a major rebuild to turn it into a current AV8b/D. One possibility, that perhaps you haven't considered is to convert it into a Spanish navy AV8 which should be possible, It's still going to be low-vis grey but at least you get more colorful decals. Personally I doubt anyone has 1/24 spanish decals though. The carrier that the Harriers are based on is 'Principe De Asturias' probably if you look for the Spanish defense dept., you'll find links.... Jim
shonen_red
Metro Manila, Philippines
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Posted: Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 02:53 AM UTC
I have built the Airfix 1/48 Sea Harrier. Might be the same kit but a small one. Can you give me pics of the box? I am going to find that kit here
morten1993
Ireland
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Posted: Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 05:26 AM UTC
here is a pic of the harrier box
shonen_red
Metro Manila, Philippines
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Posted: Sunday, May 04, 2003 - 03:14 AM UTC
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here is a pic of the harrier box
Haven't found that kit here. Don't worry, I'll search it here