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StevieboyLondon
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Приєднався 30 сер 2015
This channel is now devoted to scale modelling. This is an old hobby that I used to like doing when I was a child. All content will be devoted to building Airfix kits as well as other manufacturers.
Unboxing the Tamiya Royal Navy Sea Harrier FRS1
The Hawker Siddeley Harrier astounded the world with its unique ability to take off and land vertically utilizing vectored thrust from its 8000kg thrust engine. First tested in the concept in 1960, the aircraft went through many periods of testing and modification prior to acceptance by the Royal Air Force and other nations in 1974.
The production Harriers utilized a Pegasus 6 or 11 engine of 8,000 or 9,750kg thrust, and it was only natural that the Royal Navy should find application for this type of aircraft with their Fleet Air Arm.
Various political and financial considerations, delayed the order for the "Navalized" Harrier until May 1975, when the Admiralty ordered an initial 24 aircraft plus one T.Mk.4 trainer, followed in June by a further 10 Harriers, and 3 additional T.Mk.4s in 1980. The FRS1 is easily distinguished from its land based counterparts by a modified nose section incorporating a raised pilots seat and Ferranti Blue Fox radar, plus principal armament of Sea Eagle anti-ship missiles and AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missiles.
Martel or Harpoon ASMs may be carried as alternatives to Sea Eagle until the latter becomes operational. The first FRS1 to fly was actually the initial production Sea Harrier, on 20th August 1978 and the prototype model later in December 1978.
The home of the Sea Harriers was the Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton in Somerset, and they received the first aircraft in June 1979, where intensive flight trials began with '100/VL' squadron four days later. This IFTU unit was designated 700A squadron in September 1979 and was redesignated 899 Squadron in March 1980. Three "Through-Deck" cruisers had been ordered for Sea Harrier operations, Invincible, Illustrious and Ark Royal, the first of which was commissioned in July 1980. All three vessels were fitted with a 'Ski-jump' to assist take-off with full load, and this installation was also added to the commando carrier HMS Hermes when it was allotted a Sea Harrier squadron.
A small export order placed by India in November 1979 for 6 FRS.51s and 2 T.60 trainers, the Sea Harrier, along with GR3 Harriers from the Royal Air Force, were put to actual combat tests during the 1982 Falklands conflict. The British South Atlantic Task Force was built up with the addition of GR3 and FRS1 Harriers, bringing the total jump jet strength to around 40 that were deployed on the aircraft carriers Hermes and Invincible. The Sea Harrier FRS1 had 30% more re-action control for easier landings, and better 'over the nose' visibility; however, the GR3s from the RAF worked well in the overall operations during the conflict and both aircraft distinguished themselves to the utmost.
The Royal Navy Harriers, during the conflict, were painted in the new 'toned down' finish of matt sea blue, while the RAF aircraft were in the extra dark sea grey scheme. With a cruise speed of mach .9 and a top speed of mach 1.25 and a landing speed of 0, the Harrier was a truly versatile aircraft.
This video was filmed before I went to Blackpool.
The production Harriers utilized a Pegasus 6 or 11 engine of 8,000 or 9,750kg thrust, and it was only natural that the Royal Navy should find application for this type of aircraft with their Fleet Air Arm.
Various political and financial considerations, delayed the order for the "Navalized" Harrier until May 1975, when the Admiralty ordered an initial 24 aircraft plus one T.Mk.4 trainer, followed in June by a further 10 Harriers, and 3 additional T.Mk.4s in 1980. The FRS1 is easily distinguished from its land based counterparts by a modified nose section incorporating a raised pilots seat and Ferranti Blue Fox radar, plus principal armament of Sea Eagle anti-ship missiles and AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missiles.
Martel or Harpoon ASMs may be carried as alternatives to Sea Eagle until the latter becomes operational. The first FRS1 to fly was actually the initial production Sea Harrier, on 20th August 1978 and the prototype model later in December 1978.
The home of the Sea Harriers was the Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton in Somerset, and they received the first aircraft in June 1979, where intensive flight trials began with '100/VL' squadron four days later. This IFTU unit was designated 700A squadron in September 1979 and was redesignated 899 Squadron in March 1980. Three "Through-Deck" cruisers had been ordered for Sea Harrier operations, Invincible, Illustrious and Ark Royal, the first of which was commissioned in July 1980. All three vessels were fitted with a 'Ski-jump' to assist take-off with full load, and this installation was also added to the commando carrier HMS Hermes when it was allotted a Sea Harrier squadron.
A small export order placed by India in November 1979 for 6 FRS.51s and 2 T.60 trainers, the Sea Harrier, along with GR3 Harriers from the Royal Air Force, were put to actual combat tests during the 1982 Falklands conflict. The British South Atlantic Task Force was built up with the addition of GR3 and FRS1 Harriers, bringing the total jump jet strength to around 40 that were deployed on the aircraft carriers Hermes and Invincible. The Sea Harrier FRS1 had 30% more re-action control for easier landings, and better 'over the nose' visibility; however, the GR3s from the RAF worked well in the overall operations during the conflict and both aircraft distinguished themselves to the utmost.
The Royal Navy Harriers, during the conflict, were painted in the new 'toned down' finish of matt sea blue, while the RAF aircraft were in the extra dark sea grey scheme. With a cruise speed of mach .9 and a top speed of mach 1.25 and a landing speed of 0, the Harrier was a truly versatile aircraft.
This video was filmed before I went to Blackpool.
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Even in the garbage basket looks bad. These is a clear example that Tamiya also makes bad kits, well at least they have as excuse that is an old mold
I made this kit 35+ years ago. It`s an old kit and I thought it was`nt that bad. Get a life and stop slaging off Tamiya. You should try some 35+year old airfix or Revell kits. And I defo wont be subscribing or giving a like.
Try building the mistercraft 1/72 sea harrier, after that you will think the tamiya one is Brilliant, lol
I've got the Airfix 1:72 version.
@StevieboyLondon the mistercraft one is the poorest excuse for a kit in existence, and doesn't even resemble a sea harrier
raised panel lines. 😅
nice little build steve. well done.
Thanks
Could be the airbrush was blocking up because the paint needed thinning a little more Steve.
Fengda FE 186k. Superb brush, 3 sizes of cup, different size needles included. All for under 30 quid. Dont be fooled, they are cheap to buy but not an inferior airbrush. I have three of them and even use them for commission work, i have that much confidence in them. No need to spend hunderd quid or more just yet! Plenty of reviews on you tube 😊
Thanks for the recommendation.
As for a good airbrush i recommend the Harder & Steenbeck ultra 2024 or anything from Gaahleri i have their model the GHAD -39 which is working great for me
Thanks for the recommendation.
Steve, just catching up on this build, think your fuel tanks could be upside-down?
That's fine. I've rectified it them now. They should be right side up.
Excellent, it's looking really good so far, thought it best to get you to check before it got too awkward to swap them.
Steve I think you have part 6a the wrong way round (the domed section goes towards the rear of the plane) which is why you were struggling. I nearly got caught out the same way when I built mine.
Super 💯👍🏻
How the heck do you concentrate with all that noise in the background/upstairs?! Good review, should make a great model👍
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A wheels up crash landing, with both wheels still in situ, would be more realistic. If you warm the propeller blades you can bend them, either leaving one untouch for a dead engine landing, or all three bent for an engine running landing. If the propeller was of wooden construction, blades would be broken off.
Thanks Steve!!!watching your video is like visual comfort food.... my uncles were pilots when I was growing up in the 70s and 80s in the bright hot dust of central California. It just fills my heart with joy that everybody from all over the place can be into these little models... I must have built 50 of them at my little 4 x 4 folding table watching Hammer horror films on the telly. Keep going buddy❤.
My late father got me an Airfix kit once while I was growing up in Central England, but I fell away. I didn't really get back into the hobby until the start of the pandemic and I'm enjoying it. Its reading comments like yours that really gives me the confidence to keep it going.
Will you be airbrushing the main yellow colour or using the hairy stick for this build on the Gnat ?
I've got spray paint for that job.
Well done Steve, you made it! The ambulance will surely make a nice change for you, i look forward to watching.
Thanks. I'm sure it will.
Hi Steve, you have to cut up the propeller just bend the tips back, your diorama sounds very interesting, look forward to seeing this.
Cool.
The Heinkel 111
Cool model. ✈
It sure is!
Option A as i have one waiting .
I've built both the vampire and the jeep kits, and they are both absolute cracking models when finished, I also have an airfix He 111, but mine is the limited edition motorhead boxing, not too sure if I'll actually ever build that one!
I would prime the model in white first before applying the yellow as the main colour to make the yellow pop
That's what I was going to do anyway.
It's not a bad kit but I never completed my effort, kept breaking the little fin aerial things off!
I've voted for the dornier 17Z because its a kit I already have in my stash, and I wouldn't mind seeing one built!
Hi Steve, the Tiger looks great. well done mate.
Option D - the Wellington...😀
Hi Steve, great job on your tank.
Thanks.
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Option B. I have always liked the Heinkel 111. Such an elegant plane. It would be interesting to see how you build yours.
Option D 🙂
Please do the Austin k2/y
I’d like to see option A Katie ambulance.
i would like to see the wellington being built.
well done steve. your modeling is comming on leaps and bounds. good job.
Thanks 👍
Would like to see option D the Vickers Wellington.
I would like to see option B
You know what to do and vote for it.
Hi Steve. Nice little stash. Maybe you shouldn't sit by an open door, avoid the draft. It sounds like your cameraman has the cough as well. Get well and keep building.
I have no cameraman. It's just me, my tablet and a tripod.
Has to be the Katie ice cold in Alex 😊
hi love the Austin ambulance look forward to seeing it being built 👍
Very nice looking kits.Steve Will follow your bullds of them👍
Nice haul Steve! Hope you enjoy the Heinkel as much as I did, it goes together very nicely with a little clean up around the joins.
Cool. 👍
Frist tank, eh? Nice choice to cut your teeth on. Looking forward to the build
It seemsl ike this kit is fighting you but you'll get it beat. Looking forward to the next part.
Its a shame about that gap but I'm sure you'll get it sorted out.KUTGW
Its a fun little kit but I found it a bit strange that the surface detail on the inner face of the wheels where it won't be seen is far better than the outer face.
Love the airfix starter kits. Good job Sir :)
Thanks.
Really hope you enjoy building your first tank Steve, I do enjoy the occasional change from planes. If you do I can thoroughly recommend the Tamiya 1/35 series, some of the older tools are fantastic value eg. Panzer II with 5 figures for £10 (even from Hobbycraft!).
Nice change from planes