Ian Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Kit - Revell 1:72 Paint - All Xtracolour enamels Decals - Xtradecal Extras - FAA Models resin recce nose. Hawker Hunter FR.10 4 Squadron, RAFG Gutersloh AB. Germany 1968 Probably one of the easiest conversions you could ask for. The FAA Models resin nose simply drops in to place in place of the kit part with the absolute minimum of fuss and just a smear of filler. In total this model spent only 11hrs and 45mins on my bench from the moment I opened the box until this afternoon, and I enjoyed every one of those 765 minutes. Not my first RoG Hunter and won't be my last... One of the best 1:72 kit of recent years ???, IMHO yeah, it is. Please feel free to make any comments, criticisms or ask any questions. Thanks for taking the time to look. Ian. 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Looks fantastic, I've got the conversion to do in 1/48, hope it turns out as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rholland Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Beautiful Hunter, well done! Richard in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Lovely Hunter but how did you get the Xtracolour enamels to dry in anything under a week never mind 11 hours? Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatalbert Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Lovely,is that replacement nose sold separately or part of a set?. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 A great looking Hunter and a beautiful finish. I agree, one the best 1/72nd scale kits around. I just wish it was more readily available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc72 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 A very good looking Hunter! I also liked this kit a lot. Just one minor point: I am not sure whether the RAF PR.10 had a downward facing camera window in the nose. This might have been only a feature on the FAA's PR.11. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 Beautiful Hunter, well done! Richard in NZ Where from in Kiwi ?? - I'm over in Taranaki next door to the volacano !! Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 Lovely Hunter but how did you get the Xtracolour enamels to dry in anything under a week never mind 11 hours? Duncan B Yeah I remember the first Xtracolour's I bought back in the day were dreadful and sometimes never dried at all. I don't have any problems with the paint, but sometimes, Humbrol varnish will take weeks to cure. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 She's a gorgeous looking aircraft .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 Lovely,is that replacement nose sold separately or part of a set?. It's a tiny set, that also includes a new dive brake, an arrestor hook and a spare set of 100 gallon drop tanks, Not sure if it's still available, I've had mine for years and years. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) Superb Hunter Ian, looks absolutely gorgeous. Been through the wip as well, some nice tips, Sean Edited March 14, 2016 by sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Lovely work mate. Revell Hunters are the business but you still have to put them together proper. Will check out the WIP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Very nice result. Excellent smooth finish. And it's a Hunter. What's not to like? I wish I had a clue how much time I spend on a project. How do you keep track? Simply a case of discipline? Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) How do you keep track? Simply a case of discipline? Jay I NEVER keep track, Jay, I just did for this build as it was built for the 'Micro Modelling Month' GB over at Modelers Alliance and I though it may be something a little different to try. The longest session of the 12hrs 45mins, was the two-and-a-bit hours of decalling, which isn't any sort of surprise, eh ?? * * * Thanks for all the positive comments, folks, really appreciate it. Next, a big F-15A, stay tuned !! Ian. Edited March 15, 2016 by Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) Fantastic build, doing this one myself Edited April 18, 2016 by PhantomBigStu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Great stuff as ever Ian, nice to see a reece option for a change. Can't imagine knocking one out in under 12 hours...just the thought makes me say 'wibble'..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71chally Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Very nice, I do like the FR/PR conversions of British jet fighters, and you've done that Hunter proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periklis_sale Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 very nice work my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Very nice Hunter, great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) Thanks all, great to get so many 'positives', and never taken for granted.. As it turns out the next 'production' won't be a BIG F-15, but a more modest 1:48, an AB-212 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234999743-ab-212/ that's over in the Helicopter Group Build. Ian. Edited April 18, 2016 by Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Really nice Hunter, haven't seen many built in a while and then all of a sudden two come along at once! Also, who can't love an aircraft in 4 sqn markings!? Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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