question to RAF enthusiasts or former RAF mechanics
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2 13 October 2018, 11:10
Christian LehmannBuild the Harrier Gr3 with open engine covers. I believe that the covers are hingeged on a central beam because they seem to have latches to fix them when closed. Unfortunatly the CMK instruction is not clear in this point. I also believe that in case that they are open there have to be struts to keep/secure them in open position. The question now is: Are there struts and if yes, how do they look like and where are they located or is it a misunderstanding and the cover are not hinged and have to be removed completely from the aircraft to get access to the engine?
13 October 2018, 11:12
AugieHi Christian, I think what you have done is correct for normal servicing. When it came to engine swaps, the wing was removed along with the covers and hinge plate.
13 October 2018, 12:05
Christian BruerChristian, whatever the covers and hinges are placed, this is an excellent and sharp work I truly admire 👍
13 October 2018, 12:49
Christian LehmannThanks Augie and Christian,
@Augie: I agree for the case of engine change . There are pics availble that confirm this, but unfortunatley my question stays open 😄
13 October 2018, 13:15
gorbyFantastic model Christian!
I can't answer you're question, but if you want me to, I could ask on Britmodeller on your behalf (if you aren't a member yourself). There are many ex RAF modellers on BM so they may be able to help.
13 October 2018, 17:48
Roland SachsenhoferYou won´t get an answer to your question- but it is beyond all question that your work is most admirable! What a good looking Harrier, great work! 🙂
13 October 2018, 17:53
JensI'm now a fan of the RAF jet, but your Harrier is like all your models top league and therefore more than one 👍 worth saying 👍 👍 👍 Thanks for it show
13 October 2018, 18:19
Daniel KlinkStruts or no Struts, that will be the QUestion here!
Eitherway you made an most admireable Job with the painting weathering and detailwork hereY👍👍
Just brillant
13 October 2018, 18:37
Christian LehmannThanks to all of you. The pics shows the unfinished model. It is finished meanwhile but still open the topic mentioned above.
@gorbygould: I am member at Brimodeller but newby there . This was my chance for my first post there. I did it some minutes before. Hopefully somebody there will have an answer to my question.
13 October 2018, 19:24
Christian Lehmann@Roland: If you will be in Ried next weekend you can see it live.
13 October 2018, 19:26
Spanjaardi subscribe the above comments. ,hinges or not hinges (i certainly can not help on that matter) it is a truly beautiful Harrier!!
13 October 2018, 19:30
Christian LehmannI hoped that at minimum one former RAF aircraft mechanic buid plastic models and is a member of scalemates. Hopefully there will be one.
13 October 2018, 19:43
Spanjaardi am sure we have more than one 🙂 we just need to make sure they see this thread 🙂
13 October 2018, 19:49
Christian LehmannMeanwhile I get all my questions answered at Britmodller
britmodeller.com/for..r-gr3-eingine-cover/
14 October 2018, 16:39
Christian LehmannThanks mates. With the information from the britmodeller mate I was able to finish it today and take some new pics . If you are interested to watch them go to the main photo album
14 October 2018, 17:48
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Build the Harrier Gr3 with open engine covers. I believe that the covers are hingeged on a central beam because they seem to have latches to fix them when closed. Unfortunatly the CMK instruction is not clear in this point. I also believe that in case that they are open there have to be struts to keep/secure them in open position. The question now is: Are there struts and if yes, how do they look like and where are they located or is it a misunderstanding and the cover are not hinged and have to be removed completely from the aircraft to get access to the engine?
