WIP AV-8S Matador
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After some issues with the fit of the intakes, I decided to make two FOD-covers for the Harrier.
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New mount for the tailplanes to allow an installation after the paint job.
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Some fit issues on the underside of the wings.
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Improvement of the fintip which is a bit to short on the Airfix kits. Still needs some sanding.
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Decals done...
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Comments
49 7 August 2023, 05:22
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Made some progress on the Matador, started painting these days. Good feeling after some issues with the wings fit and other points which I can´t remember from my Gr.3 built.
1 October 2023, 15:34
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Fantastic build Daniel! I like your modifications, what are the green "belts" around the intakes? Protection covers?
12 October 2023, 13:22
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@Łukasz and @Erik
these are protection covers for the supplementary air intakes I spotted on a single picture on the net.
12 October 2023, 18:38