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Harrier GR.5
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Dublin, Ireland
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Posted: Friday, October 01, 2010 - 04:57 AM UTC
I just picked up Revell's BAe Harrier GR.5 in 1/72 scale, it'll be my first aircraft since I was a kid but I do a fair bit of armor modelling. I was curious about two things, the first being the camo.

Revell recommends a Greyish Green top, matt 67 from their range and a light olive bottom, matt 45 from their range. As I usually only use Vallejo paints I've worked that out to be U.S Dark Green for the top and Reflective Green for the bottom, based on Vallejo's own paint conversion charts. Has anyone any input on to how accurate this would be?

Secondly I was wondering about the weapons loadout. Following the instructions I'd be placing a bomb on the outermost wing pylon, then a rocket pod, a sidewinder missile and finally another bomb on the innermost wing pylon. Does this sound right?

Any advice would be appreciated, thanks
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