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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

good start Paul keep it going

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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