1/48 Harrier GR.3 Falklands w/Tow Tractor Kinetic Gold #K48139 Factory Seal MISB

Description: I must clear some space on my shelves, so I need to part with some of my collection. THIS IS MY LAST ONE! Kinetic Model Kits has been very active in producing high quality 1/48 scale aircraft with an emphasis on interesting subjects. The Hawker Siddeley Harrier was developed by the British in the 1960s as the first truly capable Vertical / Short Take Off and Landing (V/STOL) fixed wing aircraft. This proven capability was invaluable in the 1982 Falklands War and this kit represents a GR.3 version from that conflict (although it can be built as any GR.1 or GR.3). To create more diorama possibilities, Kinetic has included a Royal Navy Tow Tractor kit, previously released by Skunkmodels Workshop (#48017). I found over a dozen listings for this kit on eBay (mostly from Europe or Japan), but as a Top Rated Plus US Seller, I have this in stock and can reliably ship this item to you very quickly. Here are a few examples of the abundant praise for the quality and stunning detail of this kit from around the web: The Kinetic Model Kits website no longer has a page for this kit, so I assume it is Discontinued or Out of Production. From other sources, I have found the following information about this intricate kit: · Nicely detailed ejection seats with photo-etched pilot restraints· Positionable canopy, rudder, stabilator, ailerons, trailing edge flaps and speed brake· Canopy has nice det cord details molded· Movable nozzles are slide-molded one-piece with nice details· Choice of open or closed aux intake doors· Detailed landing gear and wheel wells· Decal option for seven British aircraft· Plenty of external stores:o 2 x 30mm Aden Cannon Podso 6 x AIM-9 Sidewinder A2A missileso 4 x Matra 155 Rocket Podso 2 x 2” Rocket Podso 2 x Drop Tanks (Large)o 2 x Drop Tanks (Small) Scalemates.com has a listing showing this is a 2022 release based on a brand-new tooling from 2014 that has supported at least eight releases under the Kinetic and AMMO by MIG Jimenez labels. The site provides a link to download the complete 30-page instruction set, full-color painting guide and historical leaflet. There are also many links to aftermarket parts, reviews, walk-arounds and galleries of completed projects. Luke Pitt did a thorough First Look Review on the hyperscale.com site, lavishing us with almost twenty photos of the parts on the sprues, the outstanding decals and gorgeous PE fret. He spends some time on the Tow Tractor, since the GR.1/3 kit had been previously reviewed on this site. In Conclusion, he said: “In summary, this is a lovely kit and this edition with the deck tractor only adds icing to the cake.” Mike posted a detailed In-Box Review on the britmodeller.com forum site that goes into a lot of detail about the finely molded parts and construction sequence. He gives us photos of the full sprues, as well as close-ups of portions to highlight the exquisite detail. The kit was extremely highly recommended and his Conclusion started with: “A thoroughly modern tooling of the first generation of this superb and greatly missed aircraft.” This kit is in a beautiful box about 15” x 10” x 3”. As you can see from the pictures, the package is pristine and still sealed with tape strips, so I consider it factory sealed and absolutely gift-ready. This item contains two complete injection molded plastic model kits with over 350 detailed grey and 18 clear plastic parts, 36 photo etched metal parts and a beautiful sheet of awesome Cartograf decals (designed by CROSSDELTA!) for the aircraft. As a bonus, you get a complete Tow Tractor with decals. These require cement and paint to complete as shown. I use eBay Managed Payments, but I no longer ship internationally. Auction winner pays the winning bid and for a limited time, this large item is offered with $12 Flat Rate Shipping in the US! No reserve and a low starting bid. Check out my other great auctions and listings for combined shipping. Good luck! Those familiar with my listings can tell that I really enjoy these products and the modeling hobby. I like to provide more than just the bare facts about the items, trying to lead you into discovering more about the subjects and optimizing your builds (if that is your goal). I started out picking up models that I was interested in, with the eye toward building them when I had time. Always a bargain-hunter, I accumulated many more than I can build, so I found myself in a Collector status (sounds nicer than a hoarder). As I am sure you have noticed, my items are almost always sealed and in mint condition (I call them Gift-Ready), since I only open them when I am ready to build them. Now I enjoy making these products available to my fellow modelers; both Builders and Collectors. For the Builders, there are probably better (at least cheaper) ways to add to your project lists than buying from me, but you know you are getting top quality. For Collectors, my goal is to save you a few bucks over the competition for the same item in factory sealed and collectible (or resellable) condition.

Price: 69.99 USD

Location: Bradenton, Florida

End Time: 2024-12-21T21:01:41.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12 USD