Completed 11/26/16 Trumpeter 1/32 AV-8B Night Attack Harrier II

Bish

Member since
December 2002
From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Posted by Bish on Sunday, November 27, 2016 2:54 AM

Nicely finish Toshi, thats a good looking Harrier.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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stikpusher

Member since
July 2004
From: Sonora Desert

Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, November 27, 2016 1:02 AM

Nice clean finish here Toshi. What is next for you here?

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

- Plankton

LSM

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Saturday, November 26, 2016 8:05 PM

patrick206

Mr. Toshi.

President/CEO

Toshi Fine Model Co.

Dear Sir

My sincere congratulations for your latest production, it's a really well crafted and finished model aircraft. You have often said, you feel that your work is not up to the level of some of the other modelers on FSM, but you have proven yourself wrong. This Harrier is superb, thank you so much for the post and photos and for sharing your efforts with us.

I vote for you, to be one of the Top Guns here on the forums. And I'm very happy to see you have made your new building space workable, as others told you, if required you could build your models in any space available.

What's next for the production line? We'll be watching to see. Thanks again, Toshi, good to see you back in business.

Patrick

LOL! LOL! Thank you so much for your kind words. It's always my pleasure to post my WIP here on this forum. As for the building space, I was most inspired by other FSM forum members and what they shared with me in regards to their space and bench area.

I have learned and gleaned so much from you all for me to progress this far and am forever indebted to you all. Thank you so much for your vote in confidence as well as your belief in my abilities!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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patrick206

Member since
March 2013

Posted by patrick206 on Saturday, November 26, 2016 2:07 PM

Mr. Toshi.

President/CEO

Toshi Fine Model Co.

Dear Sir

My sincere congratulations for your latest production, it's a really well crafted and finished model aircraft. You have often said, you feel that your work is not up to the level of some of the other modelers on FSM, but you have proven yourself wrong. This Harrier is superb, thank you so much for the post and photos and for sharing your efforts with us.

I vote for you, to be one of the Top Guns here on the forums. And I'm very happy to see you have made your new building space workable, as others told you, if required you could build your models in any space available.

What's next for the production line? We'll be watching to see. Thanks again, Toshi, good to see you back in business.

Patrick

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Saturday, November 26, 2016 10:02 AM

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Saturday, November 26, 2016 9:57 AM

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Saturday, November 26, 2016 9:50 AM

Here we go! This is the last and final installment of the Trumpeter 1/32 Harrier build. It was such a fun and exciting kit, I loved Trumpeter's kits so much so in that I just won a bid last night via eBay of a Trumpeter 1/32 P-38 Lightning. I've read nothing but excellent reviews of this product. There was next to little to no negative comments.

I really loved the way this kit came out. It's fit and finish were great! Although in the hands of a master modeler like fermis, he found a couple of errors in which he not only corrected but he informed me on how to correct the issue at hand. Check out his Harrier thread! He built the same kit as well, it's just awesome and very awe inspiring how his turned out.

If anything, I've learned from this kit, fermis taught me to be more vigilant and cognitive of any issues that arises no matter how small the detail in which was the case in this build. I also learned how to use the AB to pre-highlight the panel lines. It showed up finally on this build. I was having such a difficult time trying to accomplish this. I'm glad I got a hold on this technique.

Below you'll find the very last of the ordinance in place of which are the AIM-9L's. As I mentioned previously, I know I'm not supposed to load up the Harrier like this but with all the ordinance available I just couldn't resist. There's still four more spruces that are still in bags of ordinance that I have not need to touch nor open. Thank you so very much for your support through my short tenure on FSM Forums (I've been here 1 year and 8 months) and am still learning. Thank you for all of your support and the visit to my threads!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Saturday, November 26, 2016 9:12 AM

Hodakamax

Nice job Toshi, you have become quite the modeler and enthusist! Always fun to see your work and comments.

Max

Thank you very much Hodakamax! I try my best to at the very least to get to 25% Big Smile

of what forum members are displaying on FSM Forums. You members are just way too good!

I try to always keep my threads fun and interesting for you members to read. I guess this is what's it all about and especially for myself, it's the part of me having the upmost fun and satisfaction of getting to know current and new forum members that visit my threads.

Thank you so much Hodakamax for your support and belief in me. It's extremely appreciated! Also thank you for the visit!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Hodakamax

Member since
April 2016
From: Parsons Kansas

Posted by Hodakamax on Saturday, November 26, 2016 8:21 AM

Nice job Toshi, you have become quite the modeler and enthusist! Always fun to see your work and comments.

Max

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Saturday, November 26, 2016 6:48 AM

Darren Roberts

Toshi, you get better with every build. Your Harrier is NOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you so much Darren Roberts. I just try to do my best to keep up with other very talented FSM forum members. LOL! This time around it took me awhile as I am getting my self acclimated with my space but all that will be resolved very soon. Thank you for always supporting me and following my threads!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Saturday, November 26, 2016 6:20 AM

Revenant

Not bad...

Thank you so much sir!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Saturday, November 26, 2016 6:18 AM

goldhammer

Moving into a smaller building area has not hurt one bit with what you are able to do. Hasn't slowed you down either. Nice looking bird.

Thank you very much goldhammer. Highly appreciate your comments to my build. The smaller space just takes me sometime to get used to but it's working out just fine. Every time I do something I have to plan ahead, that's all. Thank you so much for your support.

Your belief in me has inspired me to forge ahead. Once again thank you!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Darren Roberts

Member since
January 2003

Posted by Darren Roberts on Friday, November 25, 2016 6:25 PM

Toshi, you get better with every build. Your Harrier is NOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Revenant

Member since
May 2016

Posted by Revenant on Friday, November 25, 2016 5:20 PM

Not bad...

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goldhammer

Member since
August 2014
From: Willamette Valley, Oregon

Posted by goldhammer on Friday, November 25, 2016 2:41 PM

Moving into a smaller building area has not hurt one bit with what you are able to do. Hasn't slowed you down either Big Smile . Nice looking bird.

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Friday, November 25, 2016 2:41 AM

WannabeFarmboy

Really great work, Toshi. Absolutely fantastic as always, my friend.

Thank you WannabeFarmboy. You're very kind sir. I got a lot of help on this build from fermis. He did a fantastic job on his Harrier. I just tried to keep up with him. But it wasn't so. LOL!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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WannabeFarmboy

Member since
August 2016
From: Eufaula, Alabama

Posted by WannabeFarmboy on Thursday, November 24, 2016 11:36 PM

Really great work, Toshi. Absolutely fantastic as always, my friend.

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Thursday, November 24, 2016 3:34 AM

Toshi,

Nice job on the Harrier! I must admit that the ordnance on most modern jets is what keeps me away from them. You've done an outstanding job here.

Meanwhile, I don't know if anyone has suggested this, but have you looked at putting up wall shelves for your models? I am thinking of the rail with insertable supports you can mount directly to the wall. I looked for a picture of these, but couldn't find them. Or just go to your local Home Depot / Lowes hardware store, buy some brackets and some lumber and make your own. Would add a bit more storage space.

Wishing you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving!

Gary

To GAF,

Your very kind words humble me. I'm most appreciatetive on such glowing comments. I don't normally do modern aircraft as well but I just had to have a Harrier in my growing collection. It's just such an awesome aircraft and it looks so cool. Like you, I too am weary of all the ordinance. But once you attach everything for it's final reveal, it enhances the model.

I was thinking about shelving but my bench is so close to the wall front and back in that I could not get into my work area. I would be bumping into the shelves. Hence my new way of hanging my models flat on the wall. Plus my daughter thinks it's so cool.

GAF, thank you for your support and the read and replies! And to you also, have a "Happy Thanksgiving"!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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GAF

Member since
June 2012
From: Anniston, AL

Posted by GAF on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 10:30 PM

Toshi,

Nice job on the Harrier! I must admit that the ordnance on most modern jets is what keeps me away from them. You've done an outstanding job here.

Meanwhile, I don't know if anyone has suggested this, but have you looked at putting up wall shelves for your models? I am thinking of the rail with insertable supports you can mount directly to the wall. I looked for a picture of these, but couldn't find them. Or just go to your local Home Depot / Lowes hardware store, buy some brackets and some lumber and make your own. Would add a bit more storage space. Smile

Wishing you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving!

Gary

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 7:45 PM

roger_wilco
That Harrier kit is quite a large bird! I really like that aircraft and have seen it at airshows in the past. Extremely loud which makes its performance all the better.

Hello roger_wilco! It's good to hear from you. The Trumpeter 1/32 Harrier kit is big. More like a monstrosity! LOL! Seeing the actual Harrier live must have been an amazing sight.

I would have loved to see a Harrier in person but sadly, it's not the case. Seeing the Harrier during it's vertical takeoff and landing must have been mind blowing! Thank you so much for your support in my projects as well as the read and reply!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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roger_wilco

Member since
December 2009
From: West Chester,Ohio

Posted by roger_wilco on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 3:11 PM

That Harrier kit is quite a large bird! I really like that aircraft and have seen it at airshows in the past. Extremely loud which makes its performance all the better.

"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want, and above all have fun!" - RIP Modeler Al.

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 12:47 PM

To my fellow forum members,

I wish you all a very "Happy Thanksgiving" tomorrow. If you're traveling, please be safe especially if you're driving. And do not drive and drink! Be merry and happy and know that in one way or another that we are all blessed. It is a time to be thankful for everything.

I just put together the largest drop tanks (Fuel tanks) I've ever seen. Still, they do look very cool on the Harrier. I've read that the Harrier can only fly for short distances, I guess it needs these large drop tanks and needs to be fueled in the air for long missions.

I know I shouldn't technically be putting this much ordinance on the Harrier build as it would not be able to vertically take off nor take off on short or a long distance run way. LOL! I still have two AIM-9L's to install so I'll have another update then. That will be my completed photos. Thank you all for stopping by and once again, have a "Happy Thanksgiving" tomorrow.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 4:55 AM

In all seriousness putting in 8 to 10 hours of work for a commission (On just ordinance) can be challenging. I'll never get to know what's that like as I'm still just a baby in this hobby. I do see with the high standards of quality you expect that this; "The last part" will be the most tedious for as you so described in your top thread reply. Thank you for that, I never knew the extent that goes into building and completing ordinance of this caliber.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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fermis

Member since
January 2009
From: hamburg michigan

Posted by fermis on Monday, November 21, 2016 11:56 PM

Toshi

LOL! I feel you!

Do ya?!!! Propeller

I've put in a solid 8 hours today...all bombs/missiles (including A-10 stuff) were already painted and glossed. Started off with decals, working on the wash right now. Still gotta dull coat, and add the fuses. At least another hour or two to go yet. Dead

Toast

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Monday, November 21, 2016 11:28 PM

fermis

Toshi

fermis

Nice!

I'm decaling ordnance for mine right now. My absolute least favorite part of every build.

LOL! Still, in your hands it will be awesome. May I ask why ordinance is your least favorite thing to do? Thank you in advance.

Toshi

Yes...you may ask!

Because I hate it, real hard!

Mainly, it's the monotony of it...especially when there's a lot. Just a couple is no big deal, but when you have ALL of them...two projects at the same time doesn't help...BLLUUUGGGHHHHH. I feel like I have done nothing but mess with the 33 pieces of ordnance for the past week.

Building them...

Clean up/sanding...

Painting...

Masking for color rings...

Glossing...

Decals...

Gloss/seal...

Wash/weather...

Dull coat...

Final install...

The other thing is...by the time I get to the ordnance, being the last thing...I'm ready to be done with the model.

LOL! I feel you!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Monday, November 21, 2016 11:24 PM

BrandonK

Very nice, Toshi. I don't think I've ever seen a Harrier loaded out. COOL !!

BK

Thank you sir! I've never seen a Harrier loaded out as well. I just wanted to use as much ordinance parts as possible. There's still 4 sprueces in plastic bags. LOL! Thank you BrandonK, thank you for the read and replies, especially your support!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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fermis

Member since
January 2009
From: hamburg michigan

Posted by fermis on Monday, November 21, 2016 5:23 PM

Toshi

fermis

Nice!

I'm decaling ordnance for mine right now. My absolute least favorite part of every build.

LOL! Still, in your hands it will be awesome. May I ask why ordinance is your least favorite thing to do? Thank you in advance.

Toshi

Yes...you may ask! Propeller

Because I hate it, real hard!

Mainly, it's the monotony of it...especially when there's a lot. Just a couple is no big deal, but when you have ALL of them...two projects at the same time doesn't help...BLLUUUGGGHHHHH. I feel like I have done nothing but mess with the 33 pieces of ordnance for the past week.

Building them... Cool