shatters Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Can someone please confirm if the inside of a Hunter F4 intake was white or natural metal ? Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I'd go with painted aluminium 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Another vote for painted aluminium 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatters Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Painted aluminium it is then, thanks guys. Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 That's painted ali, and white further in. That is an F6 rebuilt from an F4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 43 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Thanks for the post and above pic. A Hunter is well on its way as my next (March) build so any additional photographs like this would be gratefully appreciated. Is the above pic of a restored former Black Arrows aircraft? I would certainly like to see more. Cheers.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 It is. XG194 at Wattisham. Give me a little while and I'll resize them to post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JohnT Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I have one on the to do list as well so any pics would be great. One thing I have always wondered about was when the little union flag appeared on the starboard side of the front fuselage. Its there in some pics and not in others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Thanks Bentwaters - they are really lovely photographs and if this is an accurate representation (as I suspect) of a Black Arrows aircraft, then it's excellent reference material. The internal black painted airbrake area was going to be silver on my example, it'll now be gloss black. Once again - many thanks.... Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 This is an original Black Arrows machine. They began with Mk 4, (this was) before upgrading to the Mk 6, which had the 'Dog Tooth' leading edge. The small museum at Wattisham, where they were based, restored it from a wreck. The aircraft displayed with the inboard pylons fitted. The tanks were used for positioning, but removed for displays. Hunters aerobat with 23? degrees of flap selected. In addition to the airbrake, the flap interiors were also painted black. When displaying with the Mk 4, the roundels lacked the thin white outer ring. I have no information when the union flag was first displayed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Once again - the additional information is modelling gold (Black flap interiors), once again I was contemplating silver internals here! I have watched a number of YouTube videos where they do appear to have left the internal underwing pylons in place during flying displays, tanks however have been removed. Do you have any knowledge if these pylons were seen as a "usually" fit - and would it be more appropriate to represent these in place on a typical Black Arrow Hunter model? Cheers...Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I have about 6 photos of both Mk 4 and 6 with inboard pylons fitted both static and during displays, including this, in colour. http://aerobaticteams.net/UserFiles/pictures/71B23D0C-54FB-488B-E361-C6C4C8E39F7A.jpg?cache&w=2000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 5 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: I have about 6 photos of both Mk 4 and 6 with inboard pylons fitted both static and during displays, including this, in colour. http://aerobaticteams.net/UserFiles/pictures/71B23D0C-54FB-488B-E361-C6C4C8E39F7A.jpg?cache&w=2000 Perfect, just perfect. Now I just need to finish my Airfix Jet Provost pair (one is a JP.4 in early Dayglo red - Red Pelican's guise) and I'll be straight into this Black Arrows Hunter. If all goes according to plan a pair of Airfix Gnats (one yellow / one red) will be the modelling subjects for April to May? I'd consider a Blue Diamonds Hunter, however decals for these (as well as another Revell Hunter) appear a little harder to obtain. Cheers and thanks for all the aerobatic modelling inspiration.... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 The Blue Diamonds decals are in the Matchbox kit. If you get stuck, I'm fairly certain I have some in the decal stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 20 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: The Blue Diamonds decals are in the Matchbox kit. If you get stuck, I'm fairly certain I have some in the decal stash. I'm pretty sure I'll be stuck!! I'll send you a PM a little later, as I'm flicking through BM and work stuff at the same time (work having 2nd priorites of course!!) Cheers and thanks... Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 That's ok, I can then have a look at what I have. I built the 2 seater as a T8M, I don't think I robbed the decals for anything. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MATCHBOX-HAWKER-HUNTER-T-Mk7-034-BLUE-DIAMONDS-034-1-72-scale-plastic-kit-/361904480867?clk_rvr_id=1170735244686&rmvSB=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Great photos, thanks for sharing. I must visit the museum some day (two of my favourites in one hanger). Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprtt Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Hello guys, I'm researching to build a RSAF FG74S. Can anyone confirm the colors? So far I'm thinking H116 dark green, H117 light green, H119 light earth and H130 satin white. Also are there any after market AIM-9 inboard pylons or do we just have to scratch build them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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