gengriz Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 (edited) This month's modelling has centred around an original FROG issue in a rather brittle dark blue plastic. Its an easy and enjoyable build, ideal for a bit of quick stress reducing modelling. I added a (slightly) more realistic ejector seat, but otherwise, this is what comes in the box. Whilst it falls well short of the Revell 1/72nd kits, it compares very well with the Airfix equivalent, and of the two I definitely prefer this one. The only difficult part of the build was the wing to fuselage joint on either side, which is a little vague and tends toward some totally inappropriate dihedral if left to its own devices. This needed a little filler once I had finished with it, but not a major problem. I suspect the canopy on this kit is a little too prominent (although it is an almost exact match for the one supplied with the Matchbox kit!). Sitting it beside the Airfix kit makes the latter look too flat, so perhaps the correct shape lies somewhere in between. The original FROG Decals (now at least 42 year sold) worked perfectly, as expected. And for comparison, here she is with the rest of my Hunter fleet - Matchbox 2-seaters and Airfix single seaters (one with Matchbox decals) FredT Edited August 19, 2019 by gengriz restoring lost pictures 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Nice line up of Hunters, neatly finished. Always interesting to see different takes on a model by different manufacturers. Davey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I loved Frog kits. Very nicely done. I wonder though, is the nose a bit short on the Frog kit? Just looking at the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Good grouping of Hunters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Nice model of the Frog kit. I also like your interesting collection of Hunters. I too have a collection of 6 Hunters and agree the Revell ones look the most accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Now that's how to finish a Frog kit,beautiful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Nice build I like when these old kits are built the way nature intended 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 A great looking Hunter. Nice, colourful 54 Sqn markings. I'm amazed how well the decals look for thier age. A nice collection too. I particularly like the T.8M. I also like how you've given the earlier scheme a glossier finish than the later 58 Sqn machine, as seems to be the case in reality. I've never built the Frog kit, although I've constructed a few Airfix and Matchbox ones, and I have to say yours looks great so might pick up a couple at some stage. After all, you can't have too many Hunters in your collection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Nice build, the dark blue plastic Frog used towards the end I thought never did the kits any favours as it made them look a bit chunky, which was the case in some instances, but not always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Nice, mate. Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 (edited) Nice Hunter and great collection of one of the best of Britain's jet fighters. The only thing that you could have done to make it look better: using the Swiss decals ;-). Sorry, couldn't resist- and yes I am Swiss 😉 Cheers, Michael Edited September 2, 2018 by WildeSau75 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Very nice indeed, and a great collection too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 I can clearly see you are a Fog fan - I am looking for interesting Frog stuff at the moment - nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 That's a wonderful Hunter build and all the better seeing it was built from the old Frog kit. Very well done. Now Pat @JOCKNEY is looking for four additional modellers to register their interest to get the Frog tribute GB to the voting stage. With Frog kit building modelling skills like this, it would be a shame if you were not involved. No pressure of course, but should you be semi interested then here's a quick link. Cheers and well modelled.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Rabbit Leader said: That's a wonderful Hunter build and all the better seeing it was built from the old Frog kit. Very well done. Now Pat @JOCKNEY is looking for four additional modellers to register their interest to get the Frog tribute GB to the voting stage. With Frog kit building modelling skills like this, it would be a shame if you were not involved. No pressure of course, but should you be semi interested then here's a quick link. Cheers and well modelled.. Dave Thanks for the plug Dave Link below, no excuses for not being able to find it ! Seriously it would be great to see some of the FROG jets like the Hunter, Javelin, Canberra, etc getting built. You are very welcome to join us. cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Magnificent. Great collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gengriz Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 14 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: Thanks for the plug Dave Link below, no excuses for not being able to find it ! Seriously it would be great to see some of the FROG jets like the Hunter, Javelin, Canberra, etc getting built. You are very welcome to join us. cheers Pat I'm just finishing off something different that has taken a lot of work, but I definitely feel a Canberra coming on next. It will depend where in the stash it has been stored; I'm still a little limited by my broken leg, and one of the things I don't dare do yet is climb a ladder! Alternatively, there is an Avenger looking sadly at me from a shelf in the garage and a dirty bag of Martin Maryland bits that need building. FredT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Top man Fred Consider yourself co-opted. Sorry to hear about the leg, can't you send SWMBO up into the loft for you ? cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 17 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: Thanks for the plug Dave Link below, no excuses for not being able to find it ! Seriously it would be great to see some of the FROG jets like the Hunter, Javelin, Canberra, etc getting built. You are very welcome to join us. cheers Pat HERE HERE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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