MODEL BUILD HUGE HOBBYBOSS AV-8B HARRIER II IN

[@zeroalpha7755]

Really nice build there. You did a good job on it.

[@MrTigMilitaryModels]

Many thanks, glad you enjoyed!

[@zeroalpha7755]

​@MrTigMilitaryModels Was there any major issues with the build like fit issues.

[@MrTigMilitaryModels]

@zeroalpha7755 Hi, no the kit fit was excellent. Just a huge model, so takes lots of space while building & weathering.

[@allgood6760]

Nice!👍 that is a BIG kit I have an Airfix 1/24 Harrier GR-1 model kit and we have a GR-3 Harrier in a museum here in NZ✈️🇳🇿

[@MrTigMilitaryModels]

Thanks! Yes it’s huge, but looks great. I visited the wonderful NZ Air Force museum near Wigram years ago 🛫

[@allgood6760]

@@MrTigMilitaryModels Nice!.. the GR-3 Harrier is at Ashburton Aviation Museum.. cheers mate 👍✈️🇳🇿

[@MrTigMilitaryModels]

Thanks! - just checked out the photos of it 🙏👍

[@equesfuscus]

Thanks for the well-edited video showing much of the level of detail involved with the kit. What if anything have you used for a pilot?

[@MrTigMilitaryModels]

Hi thanks for your feedback! There was a figure many years ago, but it sold out quickly & was expensive. I looked at the 1:16 SOL Bundeswehr tank commander (sol-mm312) & change heads. EBay had best options, at the time I got the 1:18 red colour figurine resin pilot (from Germany) & painted it the correct colours. There are also similar Luke Sywalker 1:18 figures that can be adapted with putty and paint. The other option is the 1:18 “figure of a jet fighter pilot” - it’s the top half (from UK). It’s a great build. Enjoy!