Faraway Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) I thought I'd have a rest from aeroplanes with propellers and build my first jet. And what better to start with than the legendary Hawker Hunter, I remember seeing these when I was a bit younger, beautiful aeroplane. You have to admit, that when we Brits put our mind to producing memorable aeroplanes, we do it with style. Let’s hope I can do a good job with this kit, my attempt at my Zero was ok, my latest attempt at the Hurricane was a complete disaster. If it could go wrong then it did, as someone said, some kits just don't play fair. Anyway, here are the instrument panel and ejector seat, with many thanks to @Troy Smith for pointing me in the right direction with regards the seat belts. The belts and instrument panel are Eduard PE. Edited June 30, 2020 by Faraway 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Classy looking plane the Hunter. My next build is going to be a t.7. Will follow your progress with interest. That seatbelt is quite a contraption! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 You've just gotten started on this build and already I'm highly impressed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 This kit arrived in my post today - early birthday present! 😉 Will follow this one.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Back in the Saddle said: This kit arrived in my post today - early birthday present! 😉 Will follow this one.👍 Welcome. I’ll try and do it justice, I try to build a bit everyday, so I’ll post photos when I do. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, TonyOD said: Classy looking plane the Hunter. My next build is going to be a t.7. Will follow your progress with interest. That seatbelt is quite a contraption! I got very confused with the instructions for the seat belts, but @Troy Smith came to my rescue, with this info. “ejector seats have two sets of belts, one straps you into the seat, the other is the parachute harness, they are different colours as you really don't want to mix them up! the blue are for the seat, buff are the chute straps” Edited June 30, 2020 by Faraway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Sounds good! I've treated myself to some AM goodies for mine too, which is a first - I usually build OOB. Looking forward to seeing your progress on this one - the Hunter is a beautiful aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Back in the Saddle said: Sounds good! I've treated myself to some AM goodies for mine too, which is a first - I usually build OOB. Looking forward to seeing your progress on this one - the Hunter is a beautiful aircraft. What have you got ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 22 minutes ago, Faraway said: I got very confused with the instructions for the seat belts, but @Troy Smith came to my rescue, with this info. “ejector seats have two sets of belts, one straps you into the seat, the other is the parachute harness, they are different colours as you really don't want to mix them up! the blue are for the seat, buff are the chute straps” And all that in 1/72! 🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 33 minutes ago, Faraway said: What have you got ? An Aires resin cockpit, Eduard flaps and a Brengun ladder. I’m reasonably confident about the resin, but a complete beginner with PE - time to bite the bullet and have a go with it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 1 hour ago, TonyOD said: And all that in 1/72! 🤪 Hah, I wish. Would save me a fortune, and give me more space. I struggle to see 1/48, I’d need a microscope for 1/72 😜😜😜😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Back in the Saddle said: An Aires resin cockpit, Eduard flaps and a Brengun ladder. I’m reasonably confident about the resin, but a complete beginner with PE - time to bite the bullet and have a go with it! I’ve only used a little resin, not keen. But I do like PE, although most of what I put into cockpits disappears. Seat belts are my usual, with the occasional instrument panel. I used to use CA glue, but developed a sensitivity to it, so now use epoxy, pva or uv glues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, Faraway said: Hah, I wish. Would save me a fortune, and give me more space. I struggle to see 1/48, I’d need a microscope for 1/72 😜😜😜😜 Ooops my mistake! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Day two of the build and moving on quite quickly. Finished the cockpit and installed in the fuselage, which was then glued together. Remembering to put in the nose weight BEFORE gluing the halves together. I read or heard somewhere, that assembling the wing upper surface to the fuselage can be problematic. The only problem I had was getting it off after I dry fitted it, a very snug fit and has glued on well. So, now it's looking like a Hunter. Jon. The nose weight is in two parts, one under the seat and the other behind it. I thought it made sense to get it as far forward as possible. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Great progress so far! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Looks great already! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 A few more bits and bobs done today. Once I'd finished the cockpit, assembling the rest was very quick and straight forward. And everything fitted together well, not like some Airfix kits I've built. The plan for tomorrow is to paint the underside silver, not sure whether to do it dull or bright, what do you all reckon ? Jon First one then the other lower skins on the wings. Then the tail is finished. Followed by, what I presume are the gun blisters. And finally the application of masking tape. the camouflage from the top surfaces appears on the leading edge of the lower surface, so a thin strip of tape applied. And the top, all covered up. And the drop tanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Good progress so far, I’m just about to start an F5 in Suez markings. The underside should be ‘ high speed silver ‘ which was semi -gloss. I will be using Tamiya Flat Aluminium on mine, thinned with cellulose thinner it usually turns out semi-gloss for me. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 51 minutes ago, Biggles87 said: Good progress so far, I’m just about to start an F5 in Suez markings. The underside should be ‘ high speed silver ‘ which was semi -gloss. I will be using Tamiya Flat Aluminium on mine, thinned with cellulose thinner it usually turns out semi-gloss for me. John I’ve got some Vallejo Metal Colour ‘semi Matt aluminium’ which I used on a Nieuport. Think I’ll give it a go. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec7 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 I think matt aluminium is called...grey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 59 minutes ago, Spec7 said: I think matt aluminium is called...grey Ah, but it has a metallic sheen. 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 About 25 years ago at Farnborough the static display included one of the pre-production Lightnings, the one with the fillet ahead of the fin, and it was grey due to oxidation and weathering, but it had taken a long time to get like that. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 Not much done today. Just a coat of silver on the underside, not sure if it's an accurate shade, but I like it. Once the paint has hardened off, I'll mask it and give the top side a coat of Sea Grey in preparation for the Dark Green camo. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec7 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 6 hours ago, Biggles87 said: About 25 years ago at Farnborough the static display included one of the pre-production Lightnings, the one with the fillet ahead of the fin, and it was grey due to oxidation and weathering, but it had taken a long time to get like that. John That lightning is still at Farnbourgh at the FAST facility , its XS420 https://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/lightning/survivor.php?id=186 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 I never got to visit FAST before we left the UK. Stupid really because we lived nine miles away. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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