AV-8B Harrier II Plus 1/48 Hasegawa

The AV-8B Harrier II is a family of second-generation vertical/short take-off and landing, or V/STOL, ground-attack aircraft of the late 20th century. It is primarily used for light attack or multi-role tasks, typically operated from small aircraft carriers and large amphibious assault ships. The AV-8B is used by the United States Marine Corps. The British Harrier GR7/GR9 versions are used by the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy. Versions are also used by the NATO countries Spain and Italy. The first AV-8B Harrier IIs produced were commonly known as the Day Attack variant and are no longer in service. Most were upgraded to Night Attack Harrier or Harrier II Plus standards, with the remainder being withdrawn from service.

Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s suggested colors.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/48
Skill Level: 2
Parts: 160+
– Painting and assembly required
– 17 sprues
– Molded in high-quality plastic
– One decal sheet
– Clear parts
– Poly caps
– Separately molded blow-in doors can be modeled open or closed
– Movable nozzles
– Optional gun pods or lateral strakes
– External stores include AIM-9L Sidewinders, 300gal drop tanks and AN/AAQ-29 Litening II Pod
– Detailed cockpit interior
– Includes decals and paint guides for the following versions:

1. US Marines, VMA-231 ‘Ace of Spades’, November 2001
   
2. US Marines, VMA-223 ‘Bulldogs’

– Illustrated instructions and paint guide

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Paint Guide:

Silver
Steel
Flat Black
Sandy Yellow
Clear Red
Clear Blue
Burnt Iron
Medium Blue
Semi-Gloss Black
Tire Black
Grey FS 36320
Grey FS 36375
White FS 17875
Grey FS 36231
Radome
Yellow FS 13538
Grey Blue FS 35237
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