Monogram 1/48 Hawker Harrier

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Monogram 1/48 Hawker Harrier

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I know that I advocated to get the Harrier included into this GB, time to put up or shut up, so here we go...

This is Monogram’s 1979 issue 1/48 AV-8A/GR.1 Harrier kit. Of the Harriers in 1/48 available at that time (Tamiya & Airfix), this was the best kit out there of the subject. It’s only shortfall compared to the other two is in ordnance included. This kit has been in my stash for nearly 40 years, being one of my “original stash kits”. So it is time to change that.

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I’ll be using this decal set for markings options

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The cockpit has very fine raised details, and is pretty decent, considering it’s age. Back from when Monogram was setting the standard in 1/48 detail.

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So far I have added the base colors using Humbrol enamels (go figure). Being that these were built in the UK, they were originally produced with BSC colors, which only changed when they were overhauled later in their service lives.

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Aside from decals and ordnance, this will be an OOB build. The kit does not appear to need any major additions or replacement of details.
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Nice! I've always liked the Monogram cockpits. Great detail.
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Thanks John, I’m with you on the Monogram cockpits. Everybody else was flat planets and decals at that time. Hell, the bang seat isn’t bad either, although you need to replace it to do a RAF GR.1, those used a different seat.
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Very cool Stik! Can't wait to see the build.
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Can't wait to see what you do with this!
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And, no rigging! Looks likes a great start.
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Talk about a blast from the past. I remember seeing this old Monogram kit back in the 80s. Wished I had picked it up back then.
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Thanks guys!

Lyle, yes, thankfully no rigging! But I am hoping to do another biplane later this year.

Tom, I have seen a couple of these kits on eBay yesterday in case you want one... :whistle:
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Impressive model so far Carlos! I'll be watching this.
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Thanks Mark. I’ll be working on this again soon, so watch out for updates.
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