ajmm Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I built these for an RAF 100 Group Build on the KG144 forum. There's a full WIP there which I'll spare you. I'm fascinated by the bush wars of the twilight years of the British Empire, of which the Radfan war of the early 1960s was a pretty nasty, brutish example. I built one FGA.9 (using the Xtradecal decals), one T.7 and one FR.10, all using the newly-released Mark1 kits which are fantastic. I added a few scratch built details around the engine intakes and the ejector seat. I used the Master Hunter pitots (incredibly fine things). The 100gal small tanks are available from Whirlybird Kits (four in a packet and very reasonably priced) and the rockets on the FGA.9 were designed by immensely talented Decapod and are available from Shapeways. You can also see the different nose shapes between the FR.10 and FGA.9 quite nicely. And finally, all together. If you haven't had a crack at a 144 Hunter, I can't recommend the experience more highly. Plenty more aftermarket options that I didn't use if you're into that. Check out Brengun's etch sets and Retrokit's early Hunter conversions for starters... I'm very happy with the three of them. Thanks very much for looking! Angus 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Nice Hunter collection 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Great looking models, built one, they are lovely little kits, got a few in the stash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Great looking Hunters , not my scale but love them just the same . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 AMAZING, so small but you finish the as they are 1:72 or bigger..... I admire your skill ......and eyes Best regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Lovely, lovely, lovely! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 I would be happy too, a fine trio of Hunters, nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 They all look great and the last picture with the 2p shows the skill involved in producing something this scale. Hats off to you well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Brilliant work, great finishes, gotta love 1/144 😍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmm Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 Thanks very much for the kind comments everyone - they are greatly appreciated! I’m getting that well known syndrome (modelling Stockholm syndrome?!) where I’m already yearning to build another Hunter... Happy Sunday! Angus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radfan Hunters Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Amazing attention to detail Angus and nice choice of subject. As you are keen on old British bush wars, I was on 8 Squadron from 1962-4 and my book on Hunter operations in the Middle East (Hunters over Arabia) is due for publication later in the year and might be of interest to you. Hope I don't get shot for marketing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmm Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) I certainly won’t shoot you but I’ll very willingly buy your book. Fascinating subject and long overdue - will absolutely look out for that. Thank you for your kind comment. Edit - preordered it from Amazon. Released July 30, just in time for me to take it on holiday with me... Look forward to it. Edited June 8, 2018 by ajmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Great ones!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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