Silver Fox Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Rather than list whats wrong with the kit it would be easier list which bits are right or at least right ish 1. Italeri decals are quite nice. 2....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvulcan Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Very nice work. I love the early Hunter shape. I have an Academy on the stash so watching this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 I'm possibly being a bit picky with this build, but the Hunter is so aesthetically pleasing, that it seems criminal ( to me) to try and not get the shape right. There's so little to distract on the airframe with early Hunters, that anything that doesn't look right will throw the shape. Its a challenge!! I like those Jonners 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Actually Bill - if anything I think the fuselage vertical cross section needs reducing in height, so the spine stays the same, but sits lower in relation to the canopy and canopy fairing. My gut feeling ( and I have NO measurements to confirm this at all I must stress) is that the fuselage is in fact slightly oversize inn terms of cross section. But that would need someone to come along and retool a new kit.... Ahem Airfix!! Hellooooo Jonners I see, yes, I was looking at the photo overlay wrong! A lot is scraping of the fuselage with a scalpel maybe? Yes, Mr Airfix! Get yer finger out....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AleNascimento Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Congratulations Jon, this is a great work, I like when modelist start corrections and upgrades in model kit. I'm following developments! Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 You know how I said I back filled the fairing with filler, but didn't expect to sand through...... But, boy - does it look better! Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyverns4 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Oh you tease! Pictures please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Oh you tease! Pictures please. at work - pics later. Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 What's interesting about this rear canopy fairing is that if you can find pics of glossy Hunters- so you get a bit of reflection off this area - the curves actually seem quite complex and subtle. Any way my new half-round swiss file what I boughted at Telford has had a jolly decent workout As have my Albion Alloys sanding sticks too! Jonners, still pondering the nose shape on his kit a tad too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 What's interesting about this rear canopy fairing is that if you can find pics of glossy Hunters- so you get a bit of reflection off this area - the curves actually seem quite complex and subtle. Any way my new half-round swiss file what I boughted at Telford has had a jolly decent workout As have my Albion Alloys sanding sticks too! Jonners, still pondering the nose shape on his kit a tad too. Looking forward to seeing your ponderings Jonners.... I have my shelf of doom/KUTA candidate FGA9 to consider..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMG Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 What's interesting about this rear canopy fairing is that if you can find pics of glossy Hunters- so you get a bit of reflection off this area - the curves actually seem quite complex and subtle. Any way my new half-round swiss file what I boughted at Telford has had a jolly decent workout As have my Albion Alloys sanding sticks too! Jonners, still pondering the nose shape on his kit a tad too. Yes, that area is quite a complex shape and even has a convex section immediately behind the hood seal before it transitions into the gentle convex shape heading down the spine. I'm in work at the moment but the removable section behind the hood from my Hunter cockpit is at home in my study. I'll take some measurements from both ends of it when I get home which should give you a good indication of how much you need to sand off to get the correct shape. Back soon... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Must... resist... urge... to... get Revell... 32nd Hunter... out of... stash! bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Must... resist... urge... to... get Revell... 32nd Hunter... out of... stash! bob Resistance is futile..........my 1/32nd Echelon T7 is knocking on the loft hatch, straining to get out..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMG Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Not sure how much help this will be but these are the full size dimensions of the removable spine panel behind the hood. Might be of use to get a feel for how far out the kit is. Side view... Plan view... HTH, Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Not sure how much help this will be but these are the full size dimensions of the removable spine panel behind the hood. Might be of use to get a feel for how far out the kit is. Side view... Plan view... HTH, Mark Stephen - that's very useful - many thanks. Without further ado - pics, prefaced only with the caveat this is rough sanded, and unglued: Your opinions are greatly appreciated. Jonners 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 That's better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blogs On Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Although, my knowledge of the Hunter is close to the square root of nothing. I think that is much improved. I am also rather envious that Stephen has bits of Hunter at home! I wander if my good lady would approve if I were to suggest that it would be a nice thing to have!!............may be not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMG Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I am also rather envious that Stephen has bits of Hunter at home! I wander if my good lady would approve if I were to suggest that it would be a nice thing to have!!............may be not! Everyone should have one in their garage! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 A friend of mine in England had a Piper Cub in his garage with wings and tail plane in the lounge. Then he got married! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyverns4 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 You know, that really is starting to look like a Hunter. Excellent work that man and duly bookmarked for when I get around to my Hunter build! Christian, exiled to africa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Do you mean Jon's, or Stephen's? bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Do you mean Jon's, or Stephen's? bob Stephen's seems to have the edge..... jonners 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousAA72 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) Everyone should have one in their garage! That is a tight fit!! I assume that the Sabrina's are off!!! Edited November 20, 2015 by Bill Clark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyverns4 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Do you mean Jon's, or Stephen's? bob Well, that would be telling.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenMG Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 That is a tight fit!! I assume that the Sabrina's are off!!! Sabrinas off. In fact, quite a lot of things are off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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