bryanm Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 It's a long time since I started a model on the day that I bought it (or in this case, the day that it arrived) but so it was with the Hunter. It was a pleasure to build, needed no filler at all and is from the box. Apart from the 'back to the fifties' nosewheel I can't think of any real improvements. I'm happy with the detail in the cockpit, I don't like my planes to be suffering from hydraulic failure so like the flaps tucked away, and although a gun pack might have been a 'nice to have' I probably wouldn't have used it. I wanted a standard day fighter scheme so went for Xtradecal's 74 Squadrom markings. It's brushed with Humbrol paint. Thanks for looking! 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Very smart, not over weathered like a well looked after machine should be at that time. Agreed about the nosewheel and gun pack and why would you leave the flap down as a pilot that was a round for everyone in the mess. Like you I was building within an hour of buying one. Great feeling. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) very nice! and 74 tiger markings are always good to see! congrats! Edited March 13, 2019 by exdraken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Nice neat build Bryan - looks a great kit. I must get on and start mine. Just one thing which has been pointed out a few times on here but there was no frame at the rear of the canopy on the Hunter. Cheers Malcolm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Niiiice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Well done on your hunter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Outstanding! Especially in 74 sqn markings, very cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Another well made example of this kit. Very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Great results!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanm Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 Thanks for the comments and 'likes'. Interesting re the rear of the canopy and the lack of a frame - I should have had a closer look at some photos! Although there's what seems to be a frame, it's never painted. Some nice photos now on the Cold War page suggesting it's possibly a pressure seal - thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 36 minutes ago, bryanm said: Thanks for the comments and 'likes'. Interesting re the rear of the canopy and the lack of a frame - I should have had a closer look at some photos! Although there's what seems to be a frame, it's never painted. Some nice photos now on the Cold War page suggesting it's possibly a pressure seal - thanks for posting. Yes there is a grove in the canopy which lines up with a seal on the fuselage. Though it can look very much like a frame when the canopy is closed. This is a good shot from our GA.11 walkaround which shows it; Does not detract from a good looking model tho. Julien 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Lovely work, spot on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy da fish Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Yes very impressed with your model, and as has been said not over weathered and looks the part. Brush painting has come out well indeed. I would be extremely with this myself. Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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