HobbyBoss 1/18 AV8B Harrier Build Part 4: Finishing the Cockpit

[@NigelsModellingBench]

I love this channel!! I just gave you an intro shout out on my last B-52 video. Watching this closely, and loving it. I used to make Harrier engine parts, my Mother was a senior engineer on the Pegasus and visited Cherry point on occasion.

[@seanerk5kt9]

Lol...you need to work on the wave Nigel;). This kit sounds like it’s right up your alley...although it might drive you a little mad as I know you’re one who puts a lot of effort into making things accurate (something that’s really really lacking in this kit).

[@danielgibson9706]

Coming in the next video, I will show you how to install a real working ejection seat... Great job as always man!!!

[@ianedgar2403]

Hi Sean, great vid, got into your channel via Nigel’s shout out here in the UK, thank you for all your tips and just the sheer quality of your work, it’s a pleasure to watch, especially with a good mug of coffee!!

[@seanerk5kt9]

Thanks for the kind words my friend :)

[@nackdibby7960]

That is absolutely beautiful! All those finite details at the end really came together in harmony and made it all pop! Excellent job and that seat is as real as they get! I just came off two weeks of vacation myself and had to re adjust my 45 year old eyes back to my project as well!!! Got a 1/200 747 going for my brother. Will catch up with part 5 tomorrow, taking my old ass to bed for now! LOL!

[@jodypombrio5472]

The step/handle work looks great. I’m blown away with the cockpit buddy. The sprue on top of the knobs is such a touch of realism. I know what you mean about getting older. I need an eye exam and a fresh set of bifocals. I find myself sliding my glasses up and down my nose like a musical instrument while I a, building. I can’t wait to see where you go next with this build!

[@seanerk5kt9]

Thanks brosef. I hope I’m still building models when I’m in a nursing home.

[@jasonlee6744]

Hi matey, glad your back from your holiday, and hope you had a nice time, although it seemed like you were gone for ages 😀 Utterly brilliant, you are such an inspiration, you really are. I’ve got my first commission job, 1/72 Drop ship from Aliens, and you’ve given me the confidence to tackle it and do some scratch building. 👍🏻👍🏻 Jase 🇬🇧

[@seanerk5kt9]

That’s awesome Jason!

[@bubbapipe]

Hope you had a nice vacation. Thanks for the lesson and the morning coffee. Good to have you back.

[@seanerk5kt9]

It’s good to be back at the ol’ modeling bench

[@mihalislymperakis2422]

Wow!! Brilliant Job. I discovered your channel recently and really enjoy all of it, from the -classic- by- now- cup drink intro, to the amazing modelling work. Looking forward to more videos!!

[@seanerk5kt9]

Thanks Mihalis, glad you like it my friend.

[@gianlucatonon891]

I'm watching all your uploaded videos. they are fabulous. Thanks for sharing tricks and techniques really appreciated. I can't wait to see the next videos. BRAVO G. from Italy

[@riccardofattoretto5323]

Always a pleasure to check your progress out.! If I had the chance to visit the states again I would love to see your collection and put it as important as the smithsonian visit !!

[@janbuyck1]

OMG! What a skill and what a patience ...

[@MilitaryVehicleReviews]

Good video man! I reviewed the pre-built 1:18 scale Harrier by Merit/Jsi on my channel but having to build it yourself takes way more skill! Haha. I respect the build brotha.

[@seanerk5kt9]

Thank you sir!

[@allanrichards6448]

I trust you had a good vacation. Here in the UK they have been banned for the last three months because of CV-19 but just in the last few days we can travel again. I want to come to the USA but unfortunately it seems that the USA is experiencing some difficulties with this virus so take care and stay safe. I will visit next year hopefully. Anyway as has been said your cockpit looks awesome and I'm looking forward to the next video. I think customising and adding extra detail makes the model more individual and a more satisfying build. When its finished there is more of you in it, its not just and assembly and paint job.

[@ironspike171]

Hi Sean, your channel is really underrated regarding views and followers. I sense that it is not really bothering you - and i hope it doesnt. You have a unique way making your videos and yes, making your models. I can understand that the „coffee-siping-hey-fellas-guy isnt for anybody. But once one get used to you and the way you do your videos - i find them entertaining, informative and relaxing too. Just keep they way you are - i would love to be rather a hidden gem then everybodys darling.

[@seanerk5kt9]

Thanks Iron Spike. I just enjoy putting out videos and hope that others can get some benefit from them.

[@personalspace_YouTube]

Nice work as always

[@clonefox80]

Cockpit looks superb,,👍. Happy belated birthday,,hope you're all good.

[@seanerk5kt9]

Thanks buddy! I’m thinking I should’ve had my buddy send this kit to you instead...it’s the type of kit that begs for the Clonefox80 treatment:)

[@clonefox80]

@@seanerk5kt9 got to admit,, when you showed it at the end, I was imagining it all lit, with TV's in and everything, I'd probably have the fan blade spinning too,😜,,,if you get a request for anything fully lit,,I'd gladly take it off your hands, just say the word.

[@seanerk5kt9]

I gave some thought to lighting it, but I really don’t have the skills, knowledge or fortitude to do anything other than a rudimentary setup so I decided against it. If I run across anyone wanting this or something like it totally decked out, I will definitely send em your way.

[@christurbo951]

That’s an amazing job on the cockpit! Breathtaking details! I can’t wait to see the next video! Another kit I recommend is the 1/12 scale Mercury spacecraft by Atomic City model engineering.

[@seanerk5kt9]

Thanks Chris I’ll have to check that one out.

[@Andreas.Pfisterer]

wow, i'm speechless. Great Job.

[@edmachado22]

Looks fantastic 👌👍

[@seanerk5kt9]

Thanks Ed! Hopefully the rest will go together with a little less work.

[@chriswobcke7271]

Wow Looks amazing!!!! Great job.

[@tonygary7611]

Nicely done

[@jcgabis4962]

Now you can cram in an old star wars action figure stormtrooper for a pilot! LOL just kidding I love your videos and look forward to seeing them. : )

[@seanerk5kt9]

I was thinking one of my GI Joes

[@addisth]

Félicitation, very good job. Best regard

[@joegilroy4918]

Fantastic work

[@michaelnaven213]

Really cool looking.

[@briansonnenfelt7125]

The one dislike is the former harrier mechanic that says you missed one dial...the rest of us are just amazed at the detail that you were able to scratch build together. I should probably stop watching your videos tho, cuz I always end up going to ebay and buying stuff after...

[@charliemessenger6537]

Cockpits aren’t your forte? I wish I had your lack of ability! That looks fantastic. That’s one thing about Hobby Boss/Trumpeter. They have some great subject matter that is often completely devoid of detail. A superdetailers dream (or nightmare).

[@bubbapipe]

Yeah not his forte...lol...the man is humble but his work is awesome and inspiring.

[@scubasteve9032]

I love how Sean always says things like that " Oh I'm not the best at doing this, etc.." Um, yes you are!!! I wish I had 1/8th of the skill set you have buddy.

[@jodypombrio5472]

Exactly...He says “I’m not too good at this stuff” and then proceeds to crush it! He has a knack for teaching in a way that a knuckle-dragger like me can understand.

[@seanerk5kt9]

This kit is definitely one that screams for more detail.

[@tonyperez4791]

Great update !!! What vacation is over ??? Where did you go , the back yard ??? Until the next one, take care and be safe ! Tony

[@seanerk5kt9]

Thanks Tony!

[@normanlong2191]

Great job Buddy , can i suggest you buy a pair of Godhand brand tweezers they will make life a lot easier at picking up and holding tiny bits ! keep up the fantastic work

[@seanerk5kt9]

Thanks Norman...just ordered a pair👍

[@tedbriscoe6649]

Those scratch built knobs look great and show lots of patience. I do have a question for you if you'd care to respond. I've started using some Tamiya X/XF paints for brush painting, (normally I use the Testors Model Master Military colors) I do not airbrush as I obtain great results with good brushes and a light hand. However, after using these Tamiya paints I've had paint pulling up on the second pass and "balling/marbleing" of the paint even after thinning. Today I finished a frame section on a P-51 and just before the paint was dry I used Tamiya X-20 thinner sparingly over the painted areas smoothing out the high/low areas. Any suggestions?

[@seanerk5kt9]

Thanks Ted. My first suggestion is not to use Tamiya acrylics for brush painting. I’d recommend vallejo model color thinned with vallejo thinner and a bit of vallejo retarder medium. That’s what I normally use for brush painting. With that said, I do occasionally use tamyia acrylics for brush painting but it’s very tricky. Tamiya will lift and roll if you apply a second coat before it’s dry or if you make multiple passes. When I use it, I find I get the best results thinning it with x-20a and adding a drop of Tamiya acrylic paint retarder. I’ll make one pass, let it dry (with the help of a hair dryer), then make another pass, let it dry, and repeat till I get the opacity I want. I’d also recommend applying it over a good coat of primer as it doesn’t stick well to bare plastic. Hope that helps.

[@tedbriscoe6649]

@@seanerk5kt9 Thanks for the input.

[@tedbriscoe6649]

I hate to bother you again...but is there one place that you can buy most aircraft colors. I'm thinking of junking all my other brands and switch over to Vallejo.

[@seanerk5kt9]

I’m not aware of a set with exactly what you’re looking for. I know they sell them in sets though. Amazon is a good place to start. I’d just make sure you stick with model color and not model air. The latter is for airbrushing and doesn’t brush paint as well as the model color variety imo.

[@matk4731]

Wow that’s awesome🤤. Well done sir 👏. If you are 45 & not using some sort of magnification for those tiny parts you are doing well 🤨😉.I don’t like doing 1/72 stuff because I cannot see it 🤣😂. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻🙃🙃

[@dbenci2071]

I think hobby boss should request you update the kit for them..

[@scubasteve9032]

Blown away at the detail

[@johnkelly2098]

Could you make your life easier with the switches by putting relatively long pieces of stretched sprue into your pre-drilled holes, glueing them in and then snipping them to length?

[@seanerk5kt9]

That’s easier said than done. Since the switches are somewhat fragile, I find it much easier to get them as close as I can and as a last resort, snip a couple here and there if needed. Trying to cut them all to length after they’re on, would likely end in many just completely breaking off.

[@johnkelly2098]

@@seanerk5kt9 Fair point :)

[@fleetwarrior75]

You missed a button guy... kidding awesome work as per usual!

[@seanerk5kt9]

I’m sure I missed a few ;)

[@jasonrucker9304]

Stop it! I'm 52 buddy!! :-) Great video as always Sean.

[@seanerk5kt9]

Lol.

[@the-primered-thumb]

Absolute quality 😁👌

[@seanerk5kt9]

Thanks Tim ;)

[@leglessinoz]

The cockpit definitely needs some lighting at that scale.

[@panzer-meister]

WOW, it's great detailed. It's nice work as usual. Anyway, is this really a model ? No longer, it doesn't looks like a model. I'm looking forward to watch the next.

[@leglessinoz]

Meh 45. I'm 62 and still enjoy the fiddly fine work.

[@116thcavscout]

Just beautiful. How do i contact you?

[@seanerk5kt9]

[e-mail]

[@bobdyer422]

Only 45? Such a kid! Ever hear of a magnifying glass? Don't be a knob. Even at 60 the small stuff is still doable. I don't build 1/72nd, but just because I don't like the scale. The pit looks great, plenty of detail. The seat is really cool. Congrats!

[@seanerk5kt9]

Thanks grandpa ;). I’m not much on 1/72 scale either.

[@bobdyer422]

@@seanerk5kt9 LMAO!PERFECT!

[@lyndonbrock8684]

I'd love to see an A10 thunderbolt in this scale.

[@seanerk5kt9]

Me too Lyndon

[@lyndonbrock8684]

Primedmodelworks I like your channel because you get to see you working on your projects. A lot of other channels, although I like watching them, don't really show them working just what they've done off camera.

[@davidcole333]

This is the point where a rivet counters inserts the error of your ways.

[@jeanmiVD]

Wouah !

[@toboldlygosmodelworks1973]

Not 100% accurate? Every Harrier was slightly different in real life, as they were one of last hand built military aircraft ;)

[@flybobbie1449]

The most frustrating part of getting old and modelling, big fat fingers and where's my glasses!

[@hawrermctez]

Are you not entertained?!! I absolutely have been. And people wonder why the mainstream media is dead...

[@rebelvision8247]

Very good work and Tks! But why the Disgusting coffee drinking sound! Why??😂

[@seanerk5kt9]

I’m sorry ma’am…my coffee drinking does offend some of my more feminine viewers.