Lord Riot Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) XE599 was delivered to the RAF on 1st May 1956, serving with numbers 8 and 208 squadrons as well as 74 squadron, before being converted to an FR.74 (serial no. 535) for the Singapore AF. Her nose is now preserved in Australia in those markings. This model reflects her in the halcyon days of the RAF, high speed silver flashing over the East Anglian countryside, a glimpse of the famous tiger stripes that 'fear no man'. The Tigers received Hunters in March 1957, with the F.4 version replacing Meteor F.8s until the F.6s arrived in November of that year. They flew from RAF Horsham St Faith alongside 245 squadron until moving to Coltishall in June 1959, in preparation for receiving Lightnings in 1960. The old Airfix kit is over 50 years old, with little cockpit detail, and some parts seem a little thick, but I think it's a nicer shape than the Mistercraft one: Colours used were dark sea grey spray, Tamiya XF-81 and auto-spray silver. It needs quite a bit of nose weight and will still tail sit even now if tipped back. WIP here: Edited June 27, 2018 by Lord Riot 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Nice scheme. I agree it looks better than the Misterkit model although you have also built that one nicely too. Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatFlyHalf Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 The Hunter was - is - one of the most beautiful aircraft ever. Nice one (or two). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Very cool, you can't beat a good Hunter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Very nice finish, and a good comparison to the Mistercraft release. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil.C Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Lovely job. The Hunter is the most elegant fighter jet in my opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adey m Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) A splendid build of that old Airfix classic. I have very fond memories of East Anglia in the late 1960s, early 1970s and the exciting mix of USAF and RAF aircraft that came over every day but we were too late unfortunately for the locally based Hunters. But one of the most thrilling memories I have was the spectacle and awesome sound of three Hunters howling low over our school in Whitby one morning in 1972. regards, adey Edited June 28, 2018 by adey m 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, adey m said: A splendid build of that old Airfix classic. I have very fond memories of East Anglia in the late 1960s, early 1970s and the exciting mix of USAF and RAF aircraft that came over every day but we were too late unfortunately for the locally based Hunters. But one of the most thrilling memories I have was the spectacle and awesome sound of three Hunters tearing low over our school in Whitby one morning in 1972. regards, adey Fantastic - it must have been a wonderful time to be there. It's so quiet there now even compared to the 90s. ☹️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Very good looking Hunter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Nice Hunter, just wish I could have seen them doing their thing around Norwich. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Nice clean build, brings back memories of having spent my pocket money and being sent to stay with my Grandparents for the weekend with my latest purchase from the local model shop “The good old days” when there was a local model shop. This is one kit I always remember building. Thanks for sharing 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Lovely. Those were the days,good looking aircraft,colourful markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey-1980 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 What a pair of beauts!! Great work there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Great to see Airfix's offering built and finished so well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 very nice piece of modelling,i live about 1/2 mile from Horsham although the military era is way before my time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 That came up very well M'Lud, your ministrations to it have been amply repaid. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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