Building the Hasegawa 1/48 Scale AV-8B Harrier

In this video, we build, paint camouflage, detail, and weather the Hasegawa 1/48 scale AV-8B Harrier fighter jet kit# 7228. This will be amateur model Project #18 and the 5th overall in the Viewer’s Choice series. The Harrier was the winning request on this channel’s second participant’s election. 2nd, 3rd, and wild card 4th place winners will be presented in future videos.
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“Plan 9 from Outer Space” (1959)
ERROR(s) for this video: External Wing Fuel Tanks are reversed.

[@pug5330]

Great video! Sorry for your dog, I know what it feels like, lost my dog 4 years ago and it still stings to think about her. :(

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Pug, dogs are our greatest joy... and sorrow. 😔

[@ManuelGutierrez-bo1fb]

I love the smell of a brand new Hasegawa kit !!

[@MaxAfterburner]

😎

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

Having grown up with model Spitfires and Hurricanes, ME109s and FW 190s I remember the first news of the P1127 was like a miracle or some kind of joke. It was the most extraordinary thing to see a plane do that

[@autisticgamer9917]

Whoever the people are who dislike videos like this, they need to stop and just enjoy the video or just not watch it its so simple

[@stevie65able]

Watching this build video of the Harrier sure has its ups and downs......

[@MaxAfterburner]

Oh my gosh, Stephen!! 😜

[@stevie65able]

Max_Afterburner I had to do it!

[@ryanyoung8245]

Another great video. I finally started building again, thanks partly to watching your videos.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Ryan, great to hear you're building again! 🙂

[@ck1737]

I watched and fell asleep and watched again.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi CK, 😴😉

[@lancet.346]

Aw man, sorry to hear about your pup. Thanks for another great video.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Lance T., it's been 5 months and nothing is the same without my little guy...

[@davannagle450]

Thank you for your sharing. When myself and my ex broke up 3 years ago she took our dog, in the end and after multiple visits I had to say goodbye, I know the sting you feel brother, it's so painful.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Honestly 1981, thanks. Dogs are the best, sorry you had to part from yours.

[@Yaris510]

Another beautiful build, Max - and I really like the way you integrate factual information about the 'plane into your video. Oh, and condolences on your little dog - I lost my cat, a cute tortoiseshell, earlier this year; it really hurts when you have to bury a beloved pet.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Stephan, it's hard to lose a pet family member as you know. Milo passed away 5 months ago and I did a little thing at the end of the A-6E video for him. I think about him every day and I wanted to put in another little homage to him in this latest video.

[@Yaris510]

@@MaxAfterburner Sure - RIP Milo and Coquette; much loved and sadly missed.

[@vinh2473]

good to see you back

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, had a bit of difficulty finding free time to work on this one.

[@razif6916]

One of my fav aircraft..

[@Shashman82]

Ohhh sweet, a BUFF! Great build, and very sorry for your loss.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Shashman82 🙂

[@oot007]

Another great model. Your modelling videos as the best on youtube.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks oot 😊

[@VonDrinkoften]

Great job on the Harrier, Looks awesome.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks James C 🙂

[@markshellard5894]

Really enjoyed the build

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Ghost Rider 🙂

[@kommasar]

Mate, another cracking project. Top work there

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks kommasar 😊

[@lawrencereid9375]

Beautiful build! SEMPER FI.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Lawrence, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It was a shame I had to remove the Marine Hymn, I thought it would have been a good touch for the Marines and fans of Marines out there. But darn those false copyright claims. I didn't feel like another KZbin fight...

[@marcusaureliusantoninusaug2161]

Good job as always Mr. Afterburner! :)

[@MaxAfterburner]

Helloooo MAAA, thanks! 🙂

[@voodoonights1671]

Nice video as always and cracking build.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi VooDoo Nights, thanks! 😎

[@jeremiahramirez7111]

Solid work!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Jeremiah 🙂

[@DrewsModels]

Another great build! Can’t wait to see the big Buff build!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Drew, it's a monster!🙂

[@billwilliams7970]

Excellent work balancing out weathering. That's my favorite part sometimes and I have gotten a bit carried away with it.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks so much Bill, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@cs8862]

Awesome as always man!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Carlos! It didn't quite end up where I wanted it though. 🤔

[@cs8862]

@@MaxAfterburner I couldnt even tell man still looks stellar!

[@thebobloblawshow8832]

I love the builds. It nice to get a bit of history behind the aircraft too. 👍👍🇨🇦

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Bob, I'm glad you're enjoying the series so far! 😄

[@tattabox]

This is yet another beautiful model you gave completed here. I love your painting technique and it's always a pleasure to watch your work. Congratulations!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thrilled you enjoyed it tattabox, thanks for watching 😊

[@hamhamable]

After watching the end video clue: GEEEE I REALLY WONDER WHAT WILL YOU BUILD NEXT :P

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hmmmmm 🤔

[@JavierSanchezdelRio]

Great job!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thank you Javier 🙂

[@petermoscone3115]

great job as always.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Peter, I hope my next one goes better 🙂

[@user-ro1cs5hp5e]

very interesting video thanks for sharing it!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi P cj, "interesting" is the word for it. 😉

[@Mr.Titanium1911]

Great video! Been looking to build a Harrier for the longest time.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Mr Titanium, and best wishes for your Harrier build! 😁

[@michaelchristensen6884]

That gap on the top wing is there because in real life for them to change the engine, they have to remove the complete forward wing assembly and all the nozzles while the plane is jacked up in a nose down position to pull the engine out from above. The squadron I talked with said the fastest they had ever done an engine change and ready to fly was 53 hours.

[@kyawnaing65]

wow the harrier is amazing

[@juliohernandez6856]

Great build! Love the harrier. Looking forward to the next one. You might have to buy extra paint!

[@MaxAfterburner]

At least a gallon, Julio 😀😛

[@SprueFascinationChannel]

Well done!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks SFC! 😊

[@PeteCourtier]

Can’t beat the sound of a RR Pegasus spooling down👍 Great video👌

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks OttoVonSkidmark 😊

[@Denzo]

Great job👍🏻

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks! 🙂

[@isaacclarke8420]

Great video again Max! Can’t wait to see what’s next! :)

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Isaac 🙂

[@squidkid2]

Great video and a great end result on the model. I like unusual prototypes and the Harrier fits the bill, plus I like the upgraded AV-8B in the American Marine lo vis paint scheme.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Many thanks, squidkid2 🙂

[@davedelaney9727]

Really enjoyed watching this build!! It's not a straight forward kit to put together and you absolutely nailed it superb end result👍👍👍 R.I.P. Milo.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks so much Dave, I appreciate your comments 😇

[@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584]

Excelente video desde Chile abrazo me encanta los aviones el aeromodelismo gran trabajo 👍👍🇨🇱

[@jakubkucharzewski5637]

Great build mate and i m looking forward to b52 .

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Jakub 🙂, work has already begun. I also await some parts for the project that are overdue.

[@ChristopherLScott]

So cool. Thanks.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Christopher! 😊

[@GeorgSFKrink]

Build exactly the same Hasegawa model #7228 and had exactly the same fit issues with the main wing. Glad to see that it apparently wasn't my dumbness.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Definitely the biggest sticking point on this kit Georg 😬

[@DFX2KX]

I've always found the Harrier to be a fascinating aircraft. Never put a model of one together, though.

[@soupfork2105]

DFX2KX Very first model I ever built with my dad when I was 7 or so was a 1/72 Harrier. I remember the kit had grey and green plastic parts and RAF markings. Early harrier with the pointed nose. Been trying to find that exact kit, but no luck so far.

[@DavidLee-df888]

@@soupfork2105 not sure which kit that might have been, but if you want a decent 1/72 GR1 (pointy nose) RAF Harrier, the best choice nowadays would be the latest Airfix version. Indeed, for any 1/72 first gen Harrier, GR1, GR3 or AV8A, Sea Harrier FRS1 or FA2 go for Airfix. If you want 1/48 Sea Harrier then get Kinetic's FRS1 or FA2, or wait for them to release the rest eventually....

[@soupfork2105]

@@DavidLee-df888 Did some more digging and eventually recognized the box art on an old 70's airfix kit, I'm 99% sure it was this one: www.scalemates.com/kits/matchbox-pk-16-hsmk-1-harrier--1162920

[@DavidLee-df888]

@@soupfork2105 wow, I'm probably not quite as old as you but I remember seeing this kit in my local(now long closed) newsagents. I bought a few kits from them as a boy but not this one though. Still waiting for a Kinetic GR3 though.......

[@MrBorzorg]

I discovered this splendid plane at 15 when I saw the movie True Lies in 1994 with Arnold Schwarzeneger. I was really impressed. Great build. 👍👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Nino Nino 🙂 J.L. Curtis: Have you killed people? Schwarzenegger: Yeah, but they were all bad.

[@fredtedstedman]

Great job Max ! Love the Harrier , I like the nose shape on yours , makes it visually more interesting . I have built 5 - only problem i have is trying to get them to sit on 4 wheels , simultaneously ( 1:72 and 1:48 , tamiya , Italeri , Airfix etc etc . all are three-wheelers ! ) we used to live in a low fly zone in Mid Wales , near the Mach Loop , so saw lots of Harriers over the years.

[@Maxtherocketguy]

Maybe san down the wheels to fix it?

[@franciscojavierdelgado8393]

I loving it...Me encanta

[@MaxAfterburner]

Gracias Francisco!

[@foabmoab]

Nicely done, Max. Always been a fan of the Harrier. Its a shame they don't appear at the local airshow anymore.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Foab Moab, and thanks! 🙂

[@jakeenglish4974]

Woohooo awesome work!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Always great to hear from you, thanks R34DLINE Gaming! 😊

[@jakeenglish4974]

Max_Afterburner may I ask how you get the camera angle for the videos? I’m considering starting to yt some of my builds

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi, I just set my camera on a chair beside me. Nothing spectacular 🙂

[@allgood6760]

Awesome Max!.... we have a GR3 Harrier in a museum here in NZ 👍🇳🇿

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi All Good, that's great! After a little more time, I think all of our remaining U.S. Harriers will be in museums or in the boneyard as they get replaced by their F-35 counterpart. 🤨

[@allgood6760]

@@MaxAfterburner HMS Invincible visited NZ in 1983 and there was an airshow the Sea Harrier did a bow which is quite unique! ... a mate of mine was Tactical Radar Operator on HMS Invincible during the Falklands War he was impressed with the Sra Harrier and he said he didn't know if he was going to live or die.. war is a scary thing! 🤔🇳🇿

[@knightstalker-qb3pm]

My 2nd tour was 2nd MAW MCAS Cherry Point NC. Right across Fox runway for VTOL T/O and landings. 😁

[@MaxAfterburner]

👍

[@monteirosilva2824]

Belo trabalho e obrigado por mostrar suas técnicas.um abraço do Brasil.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Oi MONTEIRO SILVA , muito obrigado!

[@aleventb]

Well done, one of the best described building I have ever watched. Sorry for your dog...

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks for Milo, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. 🙂

[@joechunter1]

Another great video Max, I sure have learned alot from watching your videos.. Thank you.. I would love to see you build the AC-130 gunship some day.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks hunters1AR 38654, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😉

[@butirki77]

Beautiful keep up the hard work!! You make it look so easy I myself did the F22 raptor using your video took me more than 70 hours of work and still not done!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks yousif, good luck with the finishing touches 🙂

[@butirki77]

Max_Afterburner thank you sir! I hope so but still not as good as you keep them coming! ❤️

[@butterballin3686]

I have this very model sitting with me right now, I'm trying to wrap my head around the instructions. This video was helpful because I had no idea what I was looking at; I'm 90% sure a real harrier would be easier to put together!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Logan, glad it might help. 👍

[@garyfairley9807]

It’s sad that we’re no longer involved in the Harrier story on this side of the Pond but I was delighted to see your fab build. I’ve got the Eduard version in my pile so may just have to dig it out for my own next build!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Gary, is yours an older kit? I'm not familiar with that edition.

[@garyfairley9807]

It’s Hasegawa’s Harrier GR-7 kit reboxed with Eduard resin and PE parts and new marking options. www.scalemates.com/kits/eduard-1166-harrier-gr7-9--1000783

[@TomP-148]

building this kit right now. The 3 part wing section is a pain. especially directly behind the cockpit too portion

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi TomP-148, I still remember the portion behind the cockpit being problematic. 🤨

[@aarong.4691]

Amazing Job!! Can't wait to see how the new project comes out!! (and what payload it might have;) )

[@MaxAfterburner]

Monster-big for sure!

[@t.s.127]

nice, very nice ! 👌👍

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks T.S. 🙂

[@alexmiller3883]

I loved your video and your model making! If anything helps, im currently working on these jets! You can put more “wear” in everything because these jets are getting up there in age.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Alex, awesome, thank you for the comments and your service! 😃

[@kyawnaing65]

i like all your videos from myanmar

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Kyaw 🙂

[@lpcouturie8182]

My daddy was stationed at Cherry Point. So many Harriers crashed the people in his office started calling them Carolina lawn darts.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi LP Couturie, that's a great story, thanks for sharing! 😉

[@ianjackson7515]

Not sure how I missed this one from 2019, sorry I'm late to the party !! Overall not a bad build. Quick note - the fin on the drop tank ought to be facing outward. All the best from New Zealand.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Ian, better late than never. That fin error was caught early on after the video was uploaded and is noted near the bottom of the "More About" description for this build. The model's external tanks were corrected afterwards. Thanks for watching! 😇

[@gianluigimarino8264]

Great!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Gianluigi 🙂

[@gianluigimarino8264]

@@MaxAfterburner ;-)

[@larryshamlin7573]

Max-Mr. Fix it.Awesome

[@TJRohyans]

Fine job! Personally, I think it's too clean. ;) Looking forward to the BUFF! I was a Crew Chief on B-52H at Minot AFB, ND many years ago now.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks TJ, I was planning to make the AV-8B Harrier a bit grimier, but the photos from VMA-223 showed they actually keep their Harriers pretty clean. Seems like the B-52s will be flying forever 😮

[@sofiabonelli9121]

No doubt kept clean by LCpls on a working party armed with tools completely insufficient to the job. Did the Air Force ever make guys cut the grass with fingernail clippers?

[@TJRohyans]

Nah man, we're the Air Force, not Grunts! LOL!

[@josealejandroalvaradobotei8584]

Gran trabajo amigo 😁🤘🤘🇨🇱yo también armo aviones 👍👍

[@bryanjacla1068]

Great vid. I'm also gonna build a Harrier II Plus in 1/72 scale. BTW, Last sunday I've just got finished building my very first military kit, a Hobby Boss 1/72 AH-1S Cobra (JGSDF camo) and most of the techniques I'd used in building the JGSDF Cobra is came from your vids. My next build is the 1/72 Hasegawa F-15J but just temporarily stopped coz I'm still waiting for my ordered 1/72 JASDF weapons set but I'm also opted to build another AH-1S Cobra, but this time it's color scheme is from the newly-delivered AH-1S of the Philippine Air Force. Hopefully, with the acquisition of the 2 Cobras from Jordan via donation, this will strengthen the possibility of the PH Gov't buying the AH-1W or the AH-1Z. Looking forward for your next build

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Bryan, and best wishes on all of your projects!

[@bryanjacla1068]

@@MaxAfterburner after this build, what's the next one? Is it still based on the poll results last time? The 2nd highest number of votes from the poll or your personal choice?

[@MaxAfterburner]

@@bryanjacla1068 Hi Bryan, the next build is the model that received the 2nd most number of votes. There is a clue at the end of this Harrier build video.

[@lehagusev583]

Великолепно!!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

большое спасибо 😄

[@Kairasp1]

Sir hi, beautiful built, an advice if you don`t mind, use a sanding stick instead of a metallic file, it really helps, do on your next project, you will know why.

[@MaxAfterburner]

I use either depending on what I'm working on at the time.

[@mustangbob51]

another great model for the stable. but a 1/48th B-52 is going to take up a lot of room!!! i mean you have to do it in the same scale as the rest....right?? hahah

[@MaxAfterburner]

I may have to hang it on the wall or something!

[@mustangbob51]

seen one built once and it was in a flight diorama being refueled by a 1/48th KC-135

[@yolomeme7857]

The Harrier family was surely the first issued and the only successful V/STOL family of planes of its generation, but not the first per se.

[@Nbwest609]

The plane looks great. That might be a little more than a clue at the end, just a little tho.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Nathan, my guessing game to figure out what Project #17 was going to be didn't go well, so I'm hoping to generate some anticipation and enthusiasm for this next one. 😄

[@jaanikaapa6925]

Max_Afterburner It's the Blackhawk behind the BUFF, right? ;)

[@davidknowles2491]

@@jaanikaapa6925 Mabe it's a 1/700 scale version of the airport that video was filmed from?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Jaani, you have great eyesight! How did you see it? 🤣

[@jaanikaapa6925]

Max_Afterburner INFJ, baby. We notice everything. Actually, to me the BUFF was too obvious, so I started looking behind and around it. The Blackhawk would be a prank I'd pull. :)

[@sofiabonelli9121]

I just bought my first model airplane kit in nearly 2 decades and have been watching your channel for tips/tricks. Question, do you do any cleaning of your models prior to painting? I remember always being told to wash them first to remove any mould-release agents, fingerprint oils, etc. Just wondering if there's an unseen step in all of this.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Chris, with the modern model kits you don't need to pre-clean them. I would only do so if it was an older vintage kit.

[@yesitsvish]

holy f**k i,m looking forward to the buff, if you do a harrier again maybe in RAF colours? much love.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks vish 🙂

[@renzisoncrack]

Those fins for the fuel tanks are supposed to point outboard

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Clarence, you're absolutely correct. I didn't even pay attention to that. Another stupid mistake on my part. UGH! 🙄

[@carlosbalanzar5718]

Muy. Buen. Video. Solo. Los. Tanques. De. Combustible. Están. Mal. Puestos

[@randycheow4268]

Can you build a SBD Dauntless, TBD Devastator or F4F Wildcat with the release of the new Midway movie

[@krankysfirebrand485]

I voted for this, hecc yea Rule brittania Edit: I see you have a different thumbnail compared to earlier videos like I suggested, it’s great

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks, I need to work on improving them.

[@tthee01]

Dude, would be nice if you could try the f35 B (marines version) ... I am learning so much .... thank you !!!

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi tthee01, glad you liked it! 🙂

[@marcustiggs5361]

how did you align the front to the intake with no gaps? I had a huge gap on the underside and misalignment with the cockpit

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Marcus, it's been awhile since I built the Harrier. I only recall struggling with the "turtle shell" just aft of the cockpit. I'm not sure if you got a bad production unit?

[@marcustiggs5361]

@@MaxAfterburner it was a pain. I got so frustrated. I think im going to build it again. I threw away the one i had

[@THEdanrugaming]

I've always been curious why you choose to scrape black paint away on the controls and buttons rather than doing something like drybrushing grey paint on. Is there any particular reason or just personal habit/preference?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi THEdanru, it's just habit. Both techniques work to their respective extents.

[@theenglishchannelfishing9337]

great build! However, arent your fuel tanks the wrong way round?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Yes, please see the Community Tab for this channel showing pictures of the corrections. 😉

[@bryanjacla1068]

What weapons and equipment set are compatible with the AV-8B II? I'm planning to build a 1/72 Hasegawa AV-8B II and I got the Weapons Set V and IX for the weapons. I know about the LITENING pods for the equipment, GBU-38 for bombs, and AIM-9 and AIM-120 for AAMs. What about the others?

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Bryan, I can't say I'm much of an expert on Harrier load out capabilities. This particular kit had only the AIM-9L Sidewinders, 300 gallon drop tanks, gun pod option, and the AN/AAQ-28 Litening II pod.

[@jostmeify]

Great video! Just curious how much you spend on a model, including paint, putty etc? It looks like it wouldn’t be cheap but just curious Thanks

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Jeff, of course it can depend on a variety of things. But, if we consider just a decent medium quality 1/48 scale kit with a few jars of paint and no after market parts, maybe an average of $65-70 USD.

[@jostmeify]

Max_Afterburner thanks so much!

[@Floribela4]

sorry for your loss :(

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thank you kindly Edgar.

[@razif6916]

Sbd3 Dauntless in future maybe

[@fisionix3997]

Metal slug 👌

[@f.alfonzoleon3487]

Have you tried to build a tornado jet? Because I think it would look cool

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi F.Alfonzo, I've definitely had some requests for the Tornado! A few squadrons of them used to visit at Davis-Monthan AFB over from Britain and from Germany and I would see them on the flightline parked nearby whenever our F-16 Vipers were doing "Live" fire exercises. 🤩

[@andreagiordano2689]

Hi max, NJAU (Nice Job As Usual) 😁! A couple of questions here 1) is there a rationale for the paint mix when it comes to those camouflages? Experience, taste, instructions booklet, or what else? 2) why give a clear *gloss* cover before applying decals, instead of a clear *matt*, which you nevertheless apply at the end? 3) when using thinned oil paint for panel lines and weathering do you wait for it to be dry before wiping it off, or do you rub straight after the application? thanks 👍👋

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Andrea, I mainly use Tamiya acrylic paints and many kits may not list Tamiya colors on their suggested paint guides. I stick with colors that have worked well for me in the past, so it's a combination of experience and personal taste. 2) Flat paint colored surfaces are grainy if you look at them on a "microscopic" level. Decals affix better to a smooth finish and this is one of the reasons for applying the clear gloss coat. If you put a decal onto a matte surface, there is a chance that the decal's clear carrier film border/zones especially will be very visible after drying in an effect known as "silvering". The emblem will look more like a decal rather than something that is "painted" on and therefore not give a realistic appearance to your model. The final flat coat is to get everything back to a matte tone that military aircraft mostly exhibit. 3) After applying the oil based washes and I'm looking to just emphasize panel lines, I allow the paint to dry only for a short time. When I want to add more grime to the area, I'll allow the wash to dry longer so that the wash doesn't come off too easily as I work the area. Most of the time if you decide later you want to clean up a grimy region, you can dip the cotton swab in clean mineral spirits and wipe away what you don't want.

[@andreagiordano2689]

@@MaxAfterburner Sticking to the topic of camouflage, I thought that kit producers would refer in their kit instructions to real colors, having real reference numbers, and that paint producers would offer a paint, with its own code, but matching the real one....it sounds from your reply that this is not necessarily the case 🤔...

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi, most of the time they will refer to specific paint manufacturers with the product code for each color. However, they usually don't list all the companies. For instance, Hasegawa does not list Tamiya paints for their kits, but they will list other companies.

[@balugoesmarklin9982]

Hi. Great Work of yours. But can you tell me the first camo-colour? 2nd is ocean grey and third is a mix. but what is the first? I ask, cause i plan to build the Harrier from Hobby Boss in 1:18😂 Thanks a lot for this very nice Video. Greetings from Germany

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi, the underside camo #1 is still the XF-19 "Sky Grey" that was continued from earlier in the "parts" painting. That might not be obvious in the video.

[@jcn115]

Found an error. The drop tanks are on the wrong side. The fin should be pointing outboard not inboard. Nice build though

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi Knightmask, thanks, someone already beat you to it 😉. Check out the update in this channel's community tab if you'd like.

[@chrisatchison6719]

Suggestion you could build one of the Russian navy Su 33

[@thegunnysgaming421]

What colors did you use

[@MaxAfterburner]

Hi The Gunny’s gaming, depending at what part of the process you're watching, the paints used are displayed on the screen at the beginning of each session.

[@Maxtherocketguy]

Hey max aftburner do we have to use wash in models before wash?

[@MaxAfterburner]

I'm not sure what you mean on this one.

[@Maxtherocketguy]

@@MaxAfterburner sorry I mean do we have to use clear coat before we wash the lines on the model

[@MaxAfterburner]

Yes, I'll use a clear coat unless I'm trying to make it extra "dirty/grimy".

[@Maxtherocketguy]

@@MaxAfterburnerso the only consequences of not using clear coat is it getting dirty,the model paint will not be very messed up?

[@MaxAfterburner]

As long as you're not too aggressive with the washes.

[@sw-wk5rd]

Love your videos mate, would be a pleasure to talk to you sometime do you have a social media account? My favourite video from you so far was the tomcat I'm due to build mine and start it with in the next week I also have the Hasegawa 1/48 F/A-18E too so I enjoy using your videos as reference/guide lines for when I build mine. Keep up the good work and love your harrier! Cheers Ian.

[@MaxAfterburner]

Thanks Ian, I hope your projects are great successes! I don't really use social media, but feel free to contact me via the comments section or my e-mail address listed in this channel's profile section.

[@AvengerII]

I swear that is an F-18 nose that they grafted onto the Harrier + to carry the APG-65 radar! It doesn't look quite right. It's a grafted-on part. Nose jobs are supposed to improve looks, not make things look more awkward! *** *** In the late 1970s or early 1980s, they tested (or at least mock-fit) an F-18 nose/radome on an F-16 (which also looked weird with an F-18 style nose). I think the idea was to check the fit in the event a customer or the USAF wanted to test an F-16 with the APG-65 radar. The APG-65 is a more powerful radar that has legitimate BVR missile guidance unlike the early APG-66 radar installed in the F-16A. F-16s did not get BVR missile capability until the later 1980s when the ADF F-16A Block 15 variant entered service (equipped with Sparrows; the only US F-16s to fly with Sparrows as main equipment) and the AIM-120 AMRAAM started trickling into squadrons in time for Gulf War 1 (where it subsequently wasn't used despite limited availability; all GW1 BVR missile kills were with AIM-7 Sparrows).

[@user-tl5ql9zw9l]

Hello, I want you to make Ganguto 1/350 I'm from Japan