Tamiya 1/48 Sea Harrier Build - SPOILER ALERT -Its RUBBISH!

[@Ronno4691]

Now I know why I got this kit in my LMS (Local Model Shop) for £12.50! It's a good size (Ooo-er) and since I'm sick to the back #£&#% teeth of poxy 1/72 kits, this will make a very welcome change to my routine 😊

[@allgood6760]

Cool plane!.. a friend of mine was Tactical Radar Operator on HMS Invincible during the Falklands War... he thought the Sea Harriers were awesome.. he didn't know if he was going to live or die!... HMS Invincible visited NZ in 1983.. thanks from down under. 👍🇳🇿

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

They totally are. One of my favourites, this kit not so much but I love a good old harrier.

[@davidrobinson4118]

I enjoyed your video, the start had me laughing out loud. I searched for builds/reviews of this kit as I did have a vague memory of hearing it wasn't too great. Hobbycraft have them for 13 quid. Okay, it has its issues as you say but the price is not too bad. After all that's about the price of a couple of magazines these days! This would be a great subject for Airfix to get their teeth into given the quality of the new stuff they are coming out with. Come on Airfix, as icons of British military aviation is concerned the Falklands Sea Harrier's are way up there. Oh, and I subbed. Take care and happy modeling.

[@Grumpy1072]

Great video and a fab throwback at the beginning. Just finished this model, and apart from some rubbish bits, I still enjoyed the model and basically just had a blast with trying my own colour scheme. Thanks for the video.

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

Its not that bad tbh. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@choccymilklord59]

i think this kit is good because its a semi simple harrier, ive built the airfix 1:72 harrier and for 126 parts and marked as a starter set it was a nightmare, but these old tamiya kits have a lot of charm with them that you cant find with most modern kits. I built a 1:48 p 51 b and it just went together so easily and still had most of the tamiya qualities and it only had 2 sprues. don't get me wrong innovation is great and necessary but I think its nice to take it back and try a more rundown kit, even if it means dealing with these issues I think this sea harrier is great. cheers

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

Yeah. I just think for the money there are better quality kits for beginners. The corsairs tamiya offer etc. But this ones not too bad depending on your expectations. If you want a well detailed final piece its junk but if youre ok with that its fine for beginners.

[@uzzlefddsafdsafa6445]

From your video and response to comments, I'm assuming you might be a bit new to scale modeling. @@RedFiveScaleModels. Fact is, you will NOT find a better kit in 1/48 for around $15 USD. It's simple and lacking detail but the fit is fantastic. You would have to spend 2x or more for a bit more detail.

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

@@uzzlefddsafdsafa6445 erm no im not new to modelling. Ive built a tonne of kits and standby what i said about this kit. It isnt great, for the money its ok but id rather keep my cash and get something else. Considering its not a huge leap to a tamiya Mk1 spit which is a fantastic kit id rather get that. Ir an eduard weekender kit

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

@@uzzlefddsafdsafa6445 oh and its renowned for being the wrong shape too. But thanks for taking the time to comment, 👍 It would be great seeing some of your builds if youve got them up anywhere?

[@argentinianspotter]

I've read several reviews which said the kit had "poor fit." However, your video says otherwise, it fits pretty well all around. I'll go ahead and buy the kit only with aftermarket decals. Nice job on yours.

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

Its a pretty poor kit. There are most likely better harrier kits out there tbh.

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

I have this kit. After seeing this,I think I will have a shot at it. Just a little something in between the current build and my buddy build coming up in January. Stay safe.

[@NealBosher]

My step dad got me this kit for as a birthday present when I was 10. It really felt like levelling up after doing 1:72 mainly Airfix kits until then. It went together like a dream by comparison, although I appreciate the limitations of the kit now I do fancy having another go at it. Great build and paint though, even though you don't rate this kit I think the older ones have something to offer.

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

@@NealBosher do it, it's not that bad for the money, but it's also bad if that makes sense. Build whatever you want is my motto. I just did this for a laugh.

[@NealBosher]

It made me laugh when you mentioned the engine cover, it's a dog lol. Although being able to see the engine was the coolest thing to 10 year old me.

[@phayzyre1052]

I get what you’re saying about these older Tamiya kits. They are decent enough for beginners but that’s about all they’re good for! Thankfully Tamiya did re-engineer many of these kits starting in the 1990s and they now make some awesome models.

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

Exactly. Its great for a beginner/practice but if youre hoping for a good harrier model this aint it.

[@midnightmodeling1639]

Not bad for a over 35 year old kit, well done sir.

[@gazimbo3176]

Great intro buddy, your vids just get better and better.

[@timmy3822]

I bought one of these but think I’ll leave it for a good while. I’m still fairly new to the hobby and don’t want it putting me off because I can’t get it to a standard I’m happy with.

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

If anything give it a go. Its not too bad. Plus if youre just starting out there will be kits youll need to practice on.

[@marcbrasse747]

I do not agree. It is not rubbish. It only has 3 major flaws (Raised pannel lines, bad fitting exhaust halves and the lack of suction doors) but all of that can be adressed and for a beginning, non anal modeler it is actually a very nice choice.

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

Thats why i addressed it. I did say it would be fine for a beginner but there are better kits out ther for beginners for the price. Its very dated and u less ypu specifically want a harrier then there are better options.

[@marcbrasse747]

@@RedFiveScaleModels It's all courses for horses of course. I liked it and got to a nice result. It's limitations where actually the reason for me to dip my toes a bit deeper in kit improvement then usual. So I gues it was ""just in time"" for me. Furthemore it does not seem to have any discernable mistakes in its shape and only very minor detail issues (The navigation light on the back should for instance be offset). By the way: I left the engine out and built a maintanance stand for that. On the real aircraft the engine can also be taken out while the exhausts are still in place. The openings on the engine are then capped of with bright red covers, which I also added. The entire wing however has to be taken off so I gues my engine is a spare one or from another jet. : -)

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

@@marcbrasse747 100%. I went backwards into this being used to kits with more detail. Wasnt overly impressed but if people wanna build it then great stuff. Anything that engages people.

[@Ronno4691]

As a (reborn) beginning non-anal modeler, thank you for this comment 😊

[@UncleTadhg]

Still in bits here laughing at the intro. But great work on a challenging kit!

[@andrewdowns3403]

you managed to make it look pretty good . I have in the stash somewhere , l might do it one day

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

@@andrewdowns3403 it's not that bad of a kit tbh.

[@the_milk_man0811]

Really wanting the f14d tomcat and because I'm 13 I don't exactly have £100 lying about, I have vowed to put a £10 towards it a month but I think I'll buy this it's a tenner and will add nicely to my plane collection

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

What scale tomcat? If its the 1/32 i wouldnt bother. Well atleast the tamiya one. The detail for the money is very lacking. Cant speak for the 1/48s though but theyre supposed to be excellent. This kits fine tbh especially for the cost.

[@loranafriar4589]

1982 I was 12 I had the revelle 1/32 harrier it was awsome in 82 83.. but tamiya kits was top notch in the 70s. An 80s falklen wars the black death sea terrier was cool.

[@mickhorsley3169]

I've got one of these in my stash. I think you did a great job up until the chipping. Bit ott but you knew that!

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

Yeah. By that point i really didnt care. I knew i went way ott. If they even came close to being that beaten up they wpuld have been painted in the grey scheme by then anyway. Just messing about tbh.

[@nigelpickett2471]

TBH I didn't think that this was a particularly bad kit but I did expect better from Tamiya, I got this and Revell's 1/32 50 years version for £29.99 for the two. Haven't started the Revell tho'

[@蔣宗諭]

Very beautiful!

[@themajesticmagnificent8561]

I’m getting the Kinetic kit.!

[@Seanmh-qh5jt]

Fantastic stuff mate !! 😃

[@kgripen757]

Just bought this for half nothing for a “mindless build”... Can’t wait!!!

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

God speed! Its meh. I just got incredibly bored of it.

[@kgripen757]

I think the paint and canopy masks cost more that the kit itself. I’m going to build it simultaneously with another poorly designed 1:48 Harrier kit because it is what one does during a pandemic. I am currently torturing myself with decaling four (4) 1:144 Minicraft 737-300 kits... I will then treat myself to the Tamiya P-38!!

[@archerry6457]

I did the same; loads of great kits in front of me in the shop..... Bought the sea harrier 😂

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

@@archerry6457 oof you chose....poorly

[@archerry6457]

@@RedFiveScaleModels 😂

[@TheModelorian]

That is a pretty good result, for this "eeeeh" kit. I like it! But the Falklands intro is the actual star in your video. Is this you own editing work? If so: Awesome!

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

Haha yeah thanks. Enjoy messing about with videos etc learning new stuff.

[@clarkmckee4700]

I’m making mine a US Marine version, removing the petotube on the nose and the big long thing on the bottom of tail.

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

Not this kit hopefully? Think hasegawa make an av8b

[@MisterHampshire]

Compared to Tamiya kits, even of the day, it is a pretty ropey kit. I tried it back in the early 80s, 1981 I am sure and was completely unimpressed by it. Thankfully I did not let that kit put me off because I am a bg Tamiya fan. I've done their 1/48 F14A Tomcat and looking forward to their new 1/48 Phantom. The only thing I'd request, which is a common one from me to other video makers, is that you remove the background music. To me it fights the narration all the way through.

[@henrysanchez4810]

She came out great.. I never was a Tamiya fan, they have good kits but I prefer Hobby Boss and Revell..

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

Tamiya for me are either excellent or dog shit. No in-between.

[@DrWhom]

preferring Revell over Tamiya? You are joking!

[@henrysanchez4810]

@@DrWhom Tamiya are good kits but not the best I've shelved two because they had huge fit issues, and Tamiya are over priced, I built a Revell F-14 perfect fit came out great.

[@archerry6457]

I'll sub if you pronounce it "daycal" (cos it's a French word). Even though deckle sounds mint with a NE accent; like Kawasaki and canny bag o' Tudor. And how refreshing to hear a modeller pronouncing the th diagraph correctly. 👏 this channel should have way more subs, the intro to this video is quality!

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

Cant bring my self to do it. Sounds too American.

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

Put it another way, thank got i dont call them transfers and I dont pronounce the J in Vallejo. VALL-AY-JO!😂

[@archerry6457]

@@RedFiveScaleModels they say deeecals, even worse. And if you're over a certain age, definitely transfers 😂

[@DrWhom]

French woud be décalco (day kal ko), right? Not a fan of deckle either. I always day dee-kal...

[@archerry6457]

@@DrWhom it's an abbreviation of a French word, hence décal.

[@silicononsapphire5102]

Just bought it. Looks okay.

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

Tbh its ok. Has issues. But for the price its ok. Ive bought kits 5 times the value that are as bad or worse.

[@gunplafan9891]

The part in the center covering the engine isn't supposed to be glued in possibly why the poor fit because it was supposed to be Removable

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

Its a rubbish fit. Trust me.

[@gunplafan9891]

@@RedFiveScaleModels oh yea I saw it was horrible i was just saying maybe its supposed to be like that with how bad it was

[@gonzalomendoza3152]

I think you did a great job with a horrible kit.

[@jamespoland4164]

Geordie? Subbed.

[@grahammcrobert7141]

An currently building the kit all am doing is filling and sanding nothing bad about it

[@markcollins1058]

I've got the itinerary 172 scale rs 3. £20

[@AubreyStJohn3000]

Great video. Cheers! It is garbage.Still better than the airfix kit though.

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

Wow the airfix is that bad?

[@AubreyStJohn3000]

@@RedFiveScaleModels I think its ok for shape but it takes ALOT of work ( and aftermarket kits) to polish that turd! I have one. Not worth it. Looking forward to getting my mitts on the Kinetic GR3.

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

@@AubreyStJohn3000 yeah the kinetic one looks interesting. I might have to partake at some point.

[@greg0uk]

Geoff man!

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

Ya cannit bring a donkey into the Grove, Geoff'll gan ballistic!!

[@greg0uk]

@@RedFiveScaleModels 😂

[@whiskypops]

Ehhh 1982 airfix tamiya Limburg hasagawa ect that all we had this kit ok need some up date kit bashing I won't pay 70 for a 1/48 kinetic or hobby boss ect . Keep the hobby fun I hate pe

[@Drewsmodels]

You did a nice job on a turd of a kit.

[@fhbooker]

Top job on a poor kit

[@martinmengh]

a mediocre video to go with a mediocre kit. fails to properly show the model or the build, constantly zoomed out and washed out

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

Might want to adjust your contrast if its washed out. You also seem awfully bitter. Why you felt the need for negativity idk. But next time just dont bother commenting and move on. Its also an INCREDIBLY basic kit so not much to show, if youve made it you would know. But thanks for your feedback. It will be filed in the relevant recepticle.

[@martinmengh]

i see ... so only positive comment allowed... telling others to praise or shut up won't make your videos more praiseworthy ... @@RedFiveScaleModels

[@RedFiveScaleModels]

@@martinmengh not at all, but the video isnt washed out. And i dont know how much you expect to see on a kit that has a minimal number of parts. The cockpit is made up of 3 pieces? Short of hand holding through literally every snip of my cutters i dont know what more you expect to see. So to come and comment and call other peoples efforts mediocre just strikes as bitter. Its certainly not constructive. It doesnt help anyone. Id love to see your efforts 👌