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Hawker Hunter Underwing Store Pylons (Airfix 1:48)


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Hawker Hunter Underwing Store Pylons (Airfix)

1:48 AeroCraft Models

 

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We've got a new Hunter from Airfix, and it's very nice thank you.  It does however have a few foibles, as do all models.  If you're planning on using the weapons pylons on your build, you might want to know that the kit pylons are a little undersized and have some top and bottom "flanges" missing from out of the box.  You can either fix those yourself if you're minded, or pick up a pleasantly inexpensive set of resin pylons from Ali, which should be pretty much a drop-in fit once you've removed the individual casting blocks.  They arrive in a small ziplok bag, but if you order for delivery, you'll likely have your purchase tip up in a letterbox friendly card box.

 

There are four pylons supplied, and both pairs are handed as well as marked with letters on the stub.  The inner pylons are the larger of the two, with the skinnier ones on the outer station, all of which have the same pin layout as the kit, so they should just fit right in, as should any weapons you want to hang off them.  As usual with resin, take the precaution of wearing a mask when cutting or sanding resin, as the tiny particles are harmful to your health if breathed in.  Washing the parts in warm water will also improve the adhesion of paint, as there may still be some moulding release agent on the parts when you receive them.

 

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