Model Aircraft Extra Вђ“ Issue 5 Building The Har... Apr 2026

Beyond the step-by-step "how-to" builds, the publication includes and two pages of 1:72 scale plans . It bridges the gap between historical context and practical modeling, with articles detailing the aircraft’s use in Bosnia, Libya, and Afghanistan to help artists achieve authentic weathering and markings.

Copies are typically available through hobbyist retailers like Aviation Book Centre , Metro Hobbies, and GDkits . MAE-05 Harrier Back Issue - Model Aircraft Magazine Model Aircraft Extra – Issue 5 Building the Har...

is a dedicated guide published by MA Publications that provides an in-depth look at modeling various iterations of the iconic "Jump Jet". Compiled by Andy Evans, this issue features 13 high-quality build projects in the popular 1/72 and 1/48 scales, serving as a comprehensive resource for both history buffs and scale modelers. Issue Highlights & Featured Builds MAE-05 Harrier Back Issue - Model Aircraft Magazine

: Two projects ("So Long SHAR" and "Vertical Reality") covering the upgraded Sea Harrier. RAF & Trainer Variants: 1:48 Eduard GR.7/9 : Detailed as the "Arctic Harrier". RAF & Trainer Variants: 1:48 Eduard GR

: Titled "Falkland Fighter," focusing on the Royal Navy's standout performer.

: Featured in both "SHAR School" and "Arctic Training" projects. US Marine Corps & International Models: 1:48 Hasegawa AV-8B : Titled "VSTOL Radar Raider". 1:72 Airfix AV-8A : Referred to as "Marines Jumper". Why It Matters for Modellers

This special edition covers the evolution of the Harrier from its vertical/short take-off (V/STOL) origins to its service in major conflicts like the Falklands and the Gulf War. Key builds included in the guide are: 1:48 Monogram AV-8A : A look at the "First Generation Duo".