Col. Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Nice progress regardless of the silver paint lifting. From what I've seen no two Hunter had identical camouflage patterns and this one looks fine to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 Thanks Col. Hope to get it masked and silver reapplied tomorrow or Thursday as I'm playing trains (as the wife calls it) at the weekend 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Got it masked and sprayed today and took a couple of pics outside in the daylight Quite happy with it, just a couple of bits of bleed to touch up 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 oh yeah! looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Very nice looking work. I always find actual daylight brings out the best in my build, or what needs to be fixed too. Yours seems right on from where I am standing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 Managed to get back on it and do a little bit more this morning Got the flaps, air brake and undercarriage attached this morning, must admit the u/c was a bit fiddly trying to get all the actuators and links attached, but I'm happy enough Might get some decaling done later and a light weather to tone down the aluminium, but not too much as all the 56 squadron birds seemed quite clean and well cared for Then just the aerials and other detail and easily broken off bits to attach, canopy, then clear cote, undecided whether satin or gloss as yet 🤔 Any thoughts as pics seem to vary The end should be in sight this week hopefully 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 56 Sqn. only had Hunters for 5 years between the Swift and Lightning so I'd say keep it clean and fairly glossy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Col. said: 56 Sqn. only had Hunters for 5 years between the Swift and Lightning so I'd say keep it clean and fairly glossy. Cheers for that Col. That's pretty much what I was thinking looking at the 56 Squadron hunter pics that are on the web 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 That is going to be a smashing model, really nice job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 28 minutes ago, Hewy said: That is going to be a smashing model, really nice job Thanks Hewy Must admit I'm pleased the way it's going together, cracking kit once you get the intakes done and out of the way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) Underneath done with decals etc. Top half tomorrow and , bit of light weathering and attach canopy and pitot tube then a gloss coat and hopefully call it done on Sunday Edited October 26, 2018 by Redstaff 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 Got a bit more done today after my 1 to 1 scale painting of the bathroom 😉 Got the main decals on the top and some of the stencils, still a lot more stencils to do, but some are that small they'll never be seen so won't get fitted 🤣 Also got the bang seat in and canopy painted ready to fit right at the end, liking the firebird colour against the camo 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 The 56 Sqn. markings do put a good burst of colour on your Hunter. Looking great and getting very close to the finish line 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 My god I've just noticed this build finishes next weekend and I'm thinking it was December ending 😲 I must pull my finger out and get it done and start on the Grumman panther for that GB but F1 this weekend and maybe Telford.......... And they say modelling is nice and relaxing 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Oops! Still a week remains and you are almost there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 Right Calling it done I think 🤔 maybe a little more weathering in the week, but who knows One quick phone pic and I'll try and get some good ones for the gallery when the light is better as it's peeing down here at the minute as usual 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Nicely done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 52 minutes ago, Col. said: Nicely done Thanks @Col. It's took a while with one thing and another, but I'm fairly happy with it, I've learnt a bit more along the way which is always good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 Calling it done now and pics posted in the gallery Thanks to everyone who gave support and advice along the way and for showing their super models as well Here's to the next one Regards Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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