Joe's Fujimi 1/72 Sea Harrier (Fleet Air Arm SIG)

[colin m]

I must apologise Joe. I missed the build totally. But anyway, I've caught up now. EDSG over white, takes me back to my old Matchbox SHAR. Great job.

Colin M...

[Gern]

Another 'nail' converted into a shiny, new pin! Beautifully done Joe.

Gern

[flyjoe180]

Hi JoeNice FSR1 which completes a brace of terrific Harriers! Was there a reason for choosing Fujimi over Airfix? Does the kit offer any benefits over it's rival?

Cheers

Paul

I just happened to have it in my old collection. I would never build this kit again due to poor fit, lack of some obvious detail (such as the top beacon) which had to be scratch built and a tendency for the decals to break (although they were very old). If I had the option and with hindsight I would have chosen the Airfix Sea Harrier any day of the week. Apparently the Italeri (ESCI) kit is the one to go for to build a 1/72 Sea harrier FRS.1. The Italeri (ESCI) GR.3 went together beautifully compared to this Fujimi offering.