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Looks really great! I really want to do one of these...

Thanks Ceaser, you should try one of the Aifix Harriers, nice kits.

Stuart, thanks, i do like the scheme. I have an Airfix Bucc i will be doing in the wraparound as well.

Here are the final pics of the Harrier. After the decals i kust gave it a light flory was then a mat coat. I used Eduard resin BL755 cluster bombs on the outer pylons. The rest are from the kit.











I used a base from Coastal kits. I do like there carrier decks, they are perfect for a flat metal surface. But i am not so keen on these ones are there is no texture. But its the only option for this type of matting. This was used at the FOB set up at San Carlos in May 82. It allowed Harriers and Sea Harriers operating from the carriers to attack Argentinian positions, then re-arm and re-fuel before mounting another attack on route back to the ships. It also meant that aircraft could be on call to provide air support to the ground troops much closer to the front line than operating from sea. The FOB, known as RAF West Wittering to the RAF, was in use from the 2nd of June to the end of hostilities 10 days later. I only found out about this FOB a few years ago, which is a pity as i had been to San Carlos a couple of times when down south.

I did cut away the printed grass areas and replace with static grass.

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Thanks for looking, all comments welcome as always.

Nicely done Bish. Those Mk20s look huge on that little bird.

That looks great Bish! Love it on the base!

That’s an excellent looking finish!
Bravo Bish!!!

Great finish Bish.

Wow, that looks great!

That's awesome - very nicely done!