null_null981707818191 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 (edited) You might recall that I came across a bargain-priced 1/72 Hawker Hunter at a model show: After something of a struggle - I had to fabricate a missing tailplane, and I couldn't fit the long-range fuel tanks because they were missing too (in spite of the polybag being absolutely unopened) - I've finished it. Quite pleased with the outcome, and glad to have built such an iconic aircraft from an old Airfix kit. I did add a little bit of wheel-well detail, and blanked off a few large gaps in the air-intakes etc., and I gave it a more accurate pilot to taxi on to the runway. It also required quite a bit of seam-filling. The other addition were the decals, the kit decals being totally beyond use! I've finished it as XF515/R of No 43 Squadron based at Leuchars in 1959, using an Xtradecal set available from Hannants. And as is usual for me, the whole thing was brush painted using Vallejo Model Air of various appropriate hues, all finished off and sealed with Vallejo satin varnish, also brush applied. So now another step back in time, as I embark on the recently acquired Gloster Whittle... Edited April 19 by Ratch spacing 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 That a pretty slick build ! Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic Thomas Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Looks really good. I like the silver finish. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Thanks for your kind comments. I'm really looking forward to building a straightforward newly engineered model... but not just yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic Thomas Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 That’s exactly how I feel. I want to get my oldies done and out of the way. I just think if I start on these new Airfix releases (of which I have many), I won’t want to make these old vintage releases. Maybe right or maybe wrong. 🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jopres57 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 You've made a good job of a kit that has been well liked over the years but is a bit basic to say the least. I'm glad to read that other people are still using brushes for painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour de Airfix Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 I'd love it if we could have a new mould Hunter .. such an iconic aircraft from our aviation history! I had a go at building a Black Arrow inspired Hunter as part of an Air Display Team project. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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