Heritage carrier jet model - Tamiya 61026 - 1/48 Scale Hawker Sea Harrier FRS.1  [61026]

Tamiya 61026 1/48 Hawker Sea Harrier FRS.1 kit summary

The Hawker Sea Harrier FRS.1 is famed for its vectored-thrust system that permitted vertical and short take-offs, transforming carrier air operations. Tamiya delivers a 1/48 scale kit that captures the aircrafts compact profile and naval fittings for historically minded modellers.

Service background and carrier tactics

Entering service in the late 1970s, the Sea Harrier offered new options for carrier strike groups by operating from smaller decks, often using ski-jump ramps. Its operational record during the Falklands conflict underlined the aircrafts adaptability in maritime combat roles.

Model assembly and display recommendations

The kit features detailed components replicating the raised cockpit, Ferranti Blue Fox radar elements and weapon stations for Sea Eagle and AIM-9L missiles. Precise assembly and attentive paintwork will reproduce the Sea Harriers operational appearance; consider a subtle weathering approach to enhance realism.