Tamiya 1/48 Hawker Sea Harrier 61026

The kit proposed by Tamiya company includes a plastic model kit of British fourth generation turbo-jet fighter in 1:48 scale.

The Tamiya kit allows the building a model of a British Hawker Siddeley Sea Harrier FRS.1 with a pilot. Harrier is one of the most interesting structures in aviation history. As one of the few combat aircraft, it has the capability of vertical takeoff and landing so it does not need a long runway or catapult. This concept seemed particularly interesting for the Royal Navy and its Fleet Air Arm, so immediately ordering a marine version of the aircraft was submitted. It is different from the raised pilot cockpit, to improve visibility, and to use another radar. Aircraft weapons include air-to-air missiles and anti-missile missiles.

The box contains 3 frames with model parts, a transparent frame of the cab fairing and decals (they allow FAA No.899 [RNAS Yeovilton], FAA No.800 [HMS Hermes] or FAA No. 801 [HMS Invincible]) to be reconstructed. ).

Plastic parts should be cut out of frames, fit together and glued according to the assembly instruction. You should paint the whole model using modeling paints. It is important to remember that some plastic parts require painting before gluing. In the end, it is needed to apply decals according to markings or graphics in instruction.

Paints suggested by the manufacturer for the best effect:

Plane:

• Tamiya XF-24 + X-3 (3:1 proportions)
• Tamiya X-2 (airplane belly, rocket)
• Tamiya XF-66 (cockpit interior)
• Tamiya XF-24 (armchair)
• Tamiya XF-57 (head restraint)
• Tamiya XF-1 (cockpit elements, wheels, rocket heads)
• Tamiya X-11, X-10, XF-16 (engine parts)
• Tamiya XF-56, X-7 (nozzles)
• Tamiya XF-23 (chassis components)
• Tamiya XF-62 (bombs)

Pilot:

• Tamiya X-2 (helmet)
• Tamiya XF-61 (air cover, oxygen mask)
• Tamiya X-3 (life vest, viewfinder)
• Tamiya XF-1 (shoes, gloves)
• Tamiya XF-15 (skin)

Set contains:

• The assembly instruction.
• Frames with plastic parts.
• Decals.
• Transparent plastic elements.
• Pilot figure.
• Kit does NOT contain paints and glue.

Here are the basic tools and materials you need:

• Pilers for cutting plastic parts.
• Modeling penknife.
• File or sandpaper.
• Cement for plastic models.
• Brush or airbrush.
• Modeling paints.