AV-8 B Harrier II

[Paul]

I had started one of these a while back and was close to finishing it when I spilled some debonder in the pit and ruined it so I got another one just recently to finish the build but the damage was more than I could tackle right now so I will just build the new kit. I am doing this as one of the Wake Island Avengers in memorium to my late uncle who was Killed there Dec 8 1941.
He was air crew but what squadron I have no idea.

This is the Trumpeter 1/32 AV-8B Night attack variant of the Harrier II. I started with the pit and dry brushed the interior and used the Wolf Pack resin seat.



sorry for the bad pic



I have no real space to have a good photo set up

I then went to the engine. It should have taken me a day or two to get it done but things like cooking supper for the family and laundry took its toll and I finished this today.





and the mostly finished engine.
I copied the colors from a set of shots on the web where there is a Pegasus for sale.





A few more hoses and some black paint here and there should take care of the rest of the details.

For the engine I used Vallejo aluminum and detailed with the Tamiya weathering master

[mlp]

good start Paul keep it going

[Medicman71]

Very nice work on the engine and pit! Can't wait to see more.

[CallSignOWL]

woah, are ya even gonna be able ta see that beauty once she's all built up?!

[Paul]

the wing lifts off. I have tested the ability for it to stand with out the wings for support and it does but not well.

[VanceCrozier]

Ahhhh - the first post WW2 aircraft I really had feelings for... Looking forward to it!

[lawman56]

One of my 3 favorite jets! It ranks 3rd behind the A-10 and F-4 Phantom. There's just something about deafening high pitched whines and low frequencies you can feel, but can't hear, that appeals to me.

[dmminiatures]

really nice kit. love to have it one day. my good friend has this kit. lots of plastic. i think he never went beyond the engine!

[Handiabled]

Wonderful blending of color/shade on the engine Paul! Look forward to seeing this one come together