Hasegawa's 1/48 AV-8B Harrier WIP:Completed!

Keyda81,

Its looking good and I'm sure you cannot wait to get it primed. I also like the Harrier and built a 1/24 Airfix Harrier last year. I am watching with interest as I have this kit in my stash too. Good luck, but it looks like you don't need it.

Have fun...

Ben

Thanks rangerj!

mrmike, I really thought it was just me, lol.  I guess not though.  It won't be perfect, but it will at least be completed this time around!  Thanks!  Mini Whiskey 7 is my best build.  I had a blast making it.  I realized my full potential with it.

Should have an update later on tonight.  I've been busy doing the putty/sand/prime/repeat routine, lol.

My hat's off to you Keyda. I've been wanting to build a Harrier for some time but was scared off the Hasegwa kits by others' experiences with fit issues. I really admire your resolve and the pace you set for yourself. Whiskey 7 turned out great, and I'm sure this one will as well.

Mike

You are doing fine work Kayda. Keep building them and get better with each experience. AND, enjoy doing it. Your C-47 is a great build and the Harrier is looking good so far.

Greg, Thanks!  Going with the "Ace of Spades" markings.

rangerj, Certainly not looking for the perfect build, just something that looks decent, lol.  My previous attempts were far from that, lol.

Thanks Mopar Madness!

Thanks sanderson!

Edwin, Thank you!  There is landing gear in the middle of the wings.  Hopefully I don't have any issues, find out when I get to that point, lol.

Shipwreck, Hopefully!  I am past the point I was with the previous attempts, so I'm on the right track anyway!

Pawel, I think it was a combination of some fit issues along with my glue it together and fix it later attitude.  That didn't work out to well, lol.  I do have all the previous attempts boxed up still.  I'll stick with this kit unless I lose or break something.  Thank you!

Hello!

So how come it "defeated" you the last times? Do you have any spare parts left over from the previous builds? That would help you a lot this time.

If I was to bet, I'd bet you will make it this time judging by your previous builds! Good luck with your Harrier and have a nice day

Paweł

I love Harriers! Don’t mind if I tag along to watch this build. 

It’s looking good so far

Think this version of the Harrier does not have the wing tip wheels? Years ago when I did my AV-8A (with the wing tip wheels), couldn’t get the wheels at both sides to touch the ground . One day I will build one again, and this time I will fix on the landing gear and wing tip wheels temporarily before aligning the wings to fuselage

Looking good!!  

Excellent details in the front office!

No surrender, no retreat. If you start it finish it no matter what. When you complete the "perfect" model it is time to quit. Food for thought. 

Looks great to this point!

What markings are you intending to use?