That $50 figure was so wild to me at first but then I found out that Aussie Dollars are only worth half of a UK Pound lmao, still I do definitely think that £25 is a bit steep. I'd be interested in your thoughts on what value for money the 1:24 Harrier from 1975 they sell for £97 is!
I think part of the problem with Airfix pricing comes down to the way they classify their kits in "series". This results in some kits being a bit better value for money in comparison to others - this being a series 4 kit means that it is inline with all the other series 4 kits at £23.99 RRP (at the time of this comment). The problem is that series 4 contains 1/48 and 1/72 kits at this price, with the 1/48 ones looking to be quite reasonable value whilst the 1/72 ones seeming a little over priced
The Harrier does actually jump, hover and also 'VIFF' very well. The 'running leap' thing is what the Sea Harrier does most of the time, off aircraft carriers. It's done to give the aircraft better range over sea. It takes a lot of fuel to take off vertically, fuel which can be better used to get you back to the ship when there may be no dry land for you to set down on. Yes... Land-based Harriers do the running leap thing for some missions (Long range, or carrying heavy loads) but saying it can't take off vertically very well, is... I'll just say 'not accurate'
Hi. Maybe next time you go to a model show you could look out for the original old Airfix kit of the Harrier. It had the rotating nozzles which as a kid I really liked, it might not be as accurate as the newer version but it has a nostalgia value. Nice job though. Good luck.
What’s with the hatred of Harriers and airfix? Harriers are indeed jump jets, in fact I think the first in service. Airfix is for the most an affordable brand, If you don’t like them that much, don’t make them. As to paying $50, thats your own fault, I got the same kit for £25.
I got it for £12 off Ebay and I believe you can get for around the £18 mark straight from store, personally I thought it built into nice kit, and unless the cockpit can be clearly seen going into deep detail at 1/72 is a waste of time and money so not sure what this kids beef is, wish UA-cam hadn't suggested it to me, won't be subbing
*hits do not recommend this whiny moaning soy-laden channel*
Sorry, fella, but your schtik isn't for me.
Don't worry mate, I think Andrew Tate is about to start a more "Alpha" model making channel to suit this demographic.
Same, it's a big "Do not recommend" from me as well.
Just depressing. If you don't like modelling or painting, visiting model shops then don't bother.
😅 soy laden.
I can smell the bias from 1.6 kilometers away, I wonder why.
That $50 figure was so wild to me at first but then I found out that Aussie Dollars are only worth half of a UK Pound lmao, still I do definitely think that £25 is a bit steep. I'd be interested in your thoughts on what value for money the 1:24 Harrier from 1975 they sell for £97 is!
I think part of the problem with Airfix pricing comes down to the way they classify their kits in "series". This results in some kits being a bit better value for money in comparison to others - this being a series 4 kit means that it is inline with all the other series 4 kits at £23.99 RRP (at the time of this comment). The problem is that series 4 contains 1/48 and 1/72 kits at this price, with the 1/48 ones looking to be quite reasonable value whilst the 1/72 ones seeming a little over priced
It is called High Taxes....
@@fufutooky3582 taxes have got nothing to do with my comment, I’m referring to their pricing model
Airfix have classified their kits in series since at least the 1970s. I can remember when you could get two series 1 kits for 50p.
The Harrier does actually jump, hover and also 'VIFF' very well.
The 'running leap' thing is what the Sea Harrier does most of the time, off aircraft carriers. It's done to give the aircraft better range over sea. It takes a lot of fuel to take off vertically, fuel which can be better used to get you back to the ship when there may be no dry land for you to set down on.
Yes... Land-based Harriers do the running leap thing for some missions (Long range, or carrying heavy loads) but saying it can't take off vertically very well, is... I'll just say 'not accurate'
All hail the Esci Harrier. There is also the Fujimi one if you can find it (pretty easy on the second hand sites).
Hi. Maybe next time you go to a model show you could look out for the original old Airfix kit of the Harrier. It had the rotating nozzles which as a kid I really liked, it might not be as accurate as the newer version but it has a nostalgia value. Nice job though. Good luck.
I have never built a Harrier in 1/72 or 1/48 that would sit on all 4 wheels ! anyone noticed this ??
$50 in British money is about $89 Canadian and then shipping if I can't find one locally. Big chunk when I just make 20 an hour.
For the moment I am making less than that. For the moment, any safe port in the Trudeau sea
@@fufutooky3582 Had to bring trudeau into this right? This is a model video.
$50 is not British money - I think the model builder may be Australian.
This kit costs under £25 in UK
@@SimbianMinistry ok, my dollar is a few cents better than down under.
miserable git and the harrier could take of vertically, maybe you should try it!
Yeh, as soon as the video started I’m thinking this guy is clueless.
I smell an angry Brit.
What’s with the hatred of Harriers and airfix? Harriers are indeed jump jets, in fact I think the first in service. Airfix is for the most an affordable brand, If you don’t like them that much, don’t make them. As to paying $50, thats your own fault, I got the same kit for £25.
I got it for £12 off Ebay and I believe you can get for around the £18 mark straight from store, personally I thought it built into nice kit, and unless the cockpit can be clearly seen going into deep detail at 1/72 is a waste of time and money so not sure what this kids beef is, wish UA-cam hadn't suggested it to me, won't be subbing
Most Airfix kids in my country are 20-100 dollars (SGD) because of the disgusting shipping prices.
For brush painting add more thinner, I made the same mistake....Still love that He 123
Well, it is the shipping costs from India. So that it can be boxed in UK. Tadaaaaa what environmental problem...