1/48 Hawker Sea Harrier

The Hawker Siddeley Harrier astounded the world with its unique ability to take-off and land vertically utilizing vectored thrust from its powerful 8000kg thrust engine. First tested in 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 either a Pegasus 6 or 11 engine of 8000 or 9750kg 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's in 1980.

Appx. 80 parts in light grey and clear with delicate raised panel lines.
Complete Pegasus 11 engine with removable engine access panel, detailed intakes, and swivelling engine nozzles.
Ordnance options include: bombs and Sidewinder missiles.
4 swivelling engine nozzles for thrust vectoring, Ferranti Blue Fox radar, raised cockpit compared to RAF Harriers.

Manufacturer:	Tamiya
Product #:	tam61026
Your Price:	$13.39
List Price:	$18.50
Availability:	In Stock

Scale: 1/48
Wingspan: 6-1/4" (16cm)
Fuselage Length: 12" (30.2cm)

Decal Options:
1: A/C No. XZ451, 899 Sqdn, Fleet Air Arm, RNAS Yeovilton.
2: A/C No. XZ458, 800 Sqdn, FAA, HMS Hermes.
3: A/C No. XZ493, 801 Sqdn, FAA, HMS Invincible.

Assembly
Hobby Knife
Paint:
(X1 - Black)(X10 - Gun Metal)(X11 - Chrome Silver)(X2 - White)(X23 - Clear Blue)(X3 - Royal Blue)(X4 - Blue)(X7 - Red)(X8 - Lemon Yellow)(XF1 - Flat Black)(XF23 - Light Blue)(XF24 - Dark Grey)(XF56 -Metallic Grey)(XF57 - Buff)(XF61 - Dark Green)(XF66 - Light Grey)
Brushes
Sandpaper
Liquid Plastic Cement
White Glue
CA or Tube Type (thick) Plastic Cement
Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush and
Accessories