Here is my entry into this GB, I've already worked on it, but haven't gotten around to posting the build log until now. My scratch-building skills might not be as great as the others who have posted, but here I go anyway!
I used the old MPC Harrier in 1/72 scale:
![](http://cdn2.auctions.overstock.com/aimages/d/0/4/313/43130192_1.jpg)
The cockpit detail is almost non-existent, but I tried my best to replicate a bit more than what the kit provides. The canopy is one piece and a bit thick, so not much is seen through it anyway.
I added two fishing weights in the nose, because I didn't know if this would be a tail sitter, but I decided not to take any chances. The super glue I used ended up fogging the canopy, but I popped it back off and fixed the problem.
detail before scratch-building:
![](http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y309/callsignOWL/Harrier%20Jet/DSCN4073.jpg)
Detail afterwards. I added an instrument panel, side wall bracing, and detail to the ejection seat
![](http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y309/callsignOWL/Harrier%20Jet/DSCN4074.jpg)
I then glued the two fuselage halves together, and added the wings. Both joins required a little bit of putty. I also cut open some of the auxiliary exhaust openings in the intake, but not all. Pictures I've seen on the net showed parked Harriers with only the top 4 open. I also dropped the flaps.
![](http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y309/callsignOWL/Harrier%20Jet/DSCN4085.jpg)
While that was drying, I worked on adding detail to the landing gear: wires, struts, a headlight...
![](http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y309/callsignOWL/Harrier%20Jet/RSCN4091.jpg)
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