Merit 1/18 US AV-8B Harrier II

[YautjaClanLeader]

Found this gem on Ebay for $339.99, plus shipping. The detail is mindblowing! Definitely competitive with stuff at the 1:18 scale from BBI or 21st. I'd love to get it, but I cant find an appropriate pilot in that scale. The only one I can think of is the G.I. Joe 30th Anniversary Cpt. Ace - but he's all sold out on ebay. Check this thing out!

 

[ThunderDan19]

Yeah, you can look back at some of the older threads and see my relentless complaints about the Merit planes not including pilots. BBI made some nice ones, but they are very hard to come by these days I’m sure.

 

[YautjaClanLeader]

Yeah, you can look back at some of the older threads and see my relentless complaints about the Merit planes not including pilots. BBI made some nice ones, but they are very hard to come by these days I’m sure.

Most are well over $600. If not more...

 

[pcsguy88]

You have to mod the harrier to fit a pilot into it. You can also by the Trumpeter kit for around $150.

 

[YautjaClanLeader]

You have to mod the harrier to fit a pilot into it. You can also by the Trumpeter kit for around $150.

Hopefully that won't be impossibly hard.

 

[pcsguy88]

Hopefully that won't be impossibly hard.

SSHQ has a thread on performing the mod.

 

[NSA]

I should have gotten one when they first came out, but I hem'd and haw'd too long. It's the perfect size too.

 

[YautjaClanLeader]

SSHQ has a thread on performing the mod.

If you don't mind, could you link that? Thanks!

 

[pcsguy88]

Too lazy to search since I have not been there in many years. Maybe the link is in our harrier thread.

 

[pcsguy88]

Merit AV-8B harrier Cockpit Fix

Well after a little work I was able to correct the cockpit problem. After removing the ejection seat and pulling the back panel off I cut about 1/4" off and then was able to replace it which allowed me to position the pilot further back. I also removed quit a bit of the bottom of the ejection...

www.fighting118th.com

 

[YautjaClanLeader]

Merit AV-8B harrier Cockpit Fix

Well after a little work I was able to correct the cockpit problem. After removing the ejection seat and pulling the back panel off I cut about 1/4" off and then was able to replace it which allowed me to position the pilot further back. I also removed quit a bit of the bottom of the ejection...

www.fighting118th.com

At least now I know it's possible. Haha.

 

[jersey john]

Beautiful model bro

 

[azslogan]

Now available as a kit...

HobbyBoss AV-8B Harrier II 1:18 - Scale Modelling Now

In box kit review of the HobbyBoss AV-8B Harrier II 1:18 scale model. It has its problems and inaccuracies but on the whole it's well worth having.

www.scalemodellingnow.com

 

[YautjaClanLeader]

Here's the pilot I managed to kitbash. What ya think?

 

[ThunderDan19]

Nice! That’ll display nicely in the cockpit.

 

[pcsguy88]

I hate you bbi. Give someone your damn pilot molds. The newest Ace looked great if you happen to have an F-35 lying around.

 

[YautjaClanLeader]

Nice! That’ll display nicely in the cockpit.

Thanks! I'm sure he wil.

I hate you bbi. Give someone your damn pilot molds. The newest Ace looked great if you happen to have an F-35 lying around.

I should have tried getting him when I saw him.

 

[YautjaClanLeader]

It finally arrived...destroyed.

 

[garrison99]

Mine just showed up after 2 months later

 

[YautjaClanLeader]

I'm jelly. Mine is smashed to bits. I'm not sure what to do besides seeking a refund...

 

[ThunderDan19]

Oh man, what a waste. Yours looks awesome, G!

 

[NSA]

I's wants one now!