discussion 1/32 trumpeter AV8B Harrier,

[chameleon 2009]

Hi Guys
This is the 1/32 trumpeter AV8B Harrier, shown in its Italian markings. The kit is showing its age, but with a little TLC it can be turned in to a rather nice kit, I used the Aires cockpit, and wheel wells, along with Reedoak figures, and verlinden carrier deck trucks.
Below is the back story
An Italian AV-8B Harrier hitched a ride home aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) after six months of maintenance in the US.
The Italian aircraft, along with its flight crew, returned to Grottaglie Naval Base, Italy, on January 3, after the six months of scheduled maintenance at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, and two weeks of final checks and training aboard Kearsarge.
Hope you enjoy

Mike

 

[colin m]

Very nice Mike. Your weathering is 'right up my street'. The background story, are the Italians still using Harriers, or is this from a while ago ?

 

[chameleon 2009]

Thanks colin
Not sure on the harrier still being used I think they might be
Mike

 

[Guest]

Lovely diorama.