Bjorn Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Here is my next summer build. Airfix's new Hunter boxing, a great kit apart from one thing... ...and the only shortcoming is of course Airfix's somewhat lazy solution not to include a new wing. As many of you know, you have to cut away the dogtooth and replace it with new parts (incluced in the kit). To get a seam-free wing, took about the same time as the rest of the build. Another problem with this solution, is that the small air intakes and outlets on the body (all on the wing part), are perfect for a F.6, but not for a F.4 that had another engine. Differences are small, and I didn't bother to fix it, but it is a bit annoying - especially when you know that a new wing would have solved both these problems. But apart from that, this is a brilliant kit. Fit is perfect and even the Swedish decals are great and useful - for the first time ever in an Airfix kit! I only replaced the letter on the fin, but that is only because I thougt that a red letter was more attractive than the yellow one on the decal sheet, My only addition was Eduard seatbelts: I wanted to do an early SwAF Hunter, so I avoided too much weathering this time. A really nice model of one of the most beautiful aircraft ever! Well done, Airfix! Apart from... you know... 60 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Stunning build in a rarely-seen scheme. I Iove the weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 great work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Excellent clean build. First class paint work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Bjorn, a beautiful build, but . Whilst I appreciate the little things can be a bit of a niggle the thing that really stands out to me is that you have painted the rear edge of the canopy. This should be left clear Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 A truly magnificent looking Hunter. Love the finish especially the underside weathering. Top job! Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 6 hours ago, Bjorn said: Another problem with this solution, is that the small air intakes and outlets on the body (all on the wing part), are perfect for a F.6, but not for a F.4 that had another engine. Differences are small, and I didn't bother to fix it, but it is a bit annoying - especially when you know that a new wing would have solved both these problems I bought the Alley Cat conversions for both F. Mk. 4 and 5 and found that they're not the easiest of parts to get to fit. For future builds I think I'll use then as patterns or templates to do my own mods to the kit parts. With regard to the leading edge modifications I think I've come up with a less demanding method of doing the job but I need to clear some space before I can start on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Another masterpiece, Björn. Congrats! And I definitely agree with you criticism of Airfix' lazy attitude to wing issue. Kind regards, Joachim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Lovely! Clean build and neat finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Beautiful model of a beautiful aircraft; great work Bjorn! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Beautiful build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Great finish on that Hunter. Looks fabulous! Thanks for the heads up on the wing issue.... think I'll get the F6 now! 😁 What were Airfix thinking on a kit at that price? 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Fantastic Swede! Still puzzled to see Swedish Hunters, when there were Tunnans, Lansens and then Drakens... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Thing of beauty that is! Lovely job 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Truly beautiful model. It's said by some sources the Swedish Hunters were among the most attractive ever seen. I have to agree. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 21 hours ago, Britman said: Bjorn, a beautiful build, but . Whilst I appreciate the little things can be a bit of a niggle the thing that really stands out to me is that you have painted the rear edge of the canopy. This should be left clear Keith Thanks! What is annoying with this is that I knew it... I hav built two Hunters before, leaving this part clear. But this time I completely forgot it. But I have a plan to fix this by using the one-part canopy in the box, cutting it in two if it is possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 In Airfix's defence I think they have done the best for most modelers with the Hunter. The cost of a new wing etc would be as much as a new kit. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 That's rather lovely 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 The Hawker Hunter is, without doubt, one of my favourite aircraft of all time. I was never really sure about the Swedish Air Force scheme until I saw this particular example perform during the Sola-Stavanger Airshow in 2012. Operated by the Swedish Air Force Historic Flight it is, of course, a ex-Swiss Air Force Mk.58 but the pilot produced, without doubt, the best Hunter display I have ever seen.......and I have seen plenty over the years. The weather on the day certainly helped and since I was actually working at the show, I was able to congratulate him after the routine which was good. Now having seen your excellent rendition of an accurate Flygvapnet F.50 I'm totally sold on adding one of these to my ever increasing list of Hunter projects !. Truly superb model. Well Done, Sir ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Lovely finish and great to see a different scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 AWESOME.... you did a BRILLIANT job . Love Hunters . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Looks absolutely stunning, great finish and weathering. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Very smart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albamac Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Hi Bjorn, A lovely piece of modelling of a classic British aircraft. I'm not a lover of heavy weathering and staining but you have made it "just right". What brand of paints did you use as I believe aircraft in the early delivery batches were initially finished in British colours. I recently built an old 1/72 Airfix kit into a J34 ably assisted by my razor saw and a spare Hunter F4 tail pipe. Filler was sparingly used ha ha. I used spray can Humbrol 163 ( RAF Dark Green) for the upper surface and the grey blue undersurfaces were a Tamiya mix. I plan to build another J34 but have a Freightdog Models Hunter Conversion Kit with the suitable tail pipe, centre fuselage and wing modifications using the Revell F6 kit. Skal! albamac😀 Footnote : A Swedish Hunter pilot once commented that the Hunter flying "was a pilots dream but a mechanics nightmare" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkers Finest Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 A wonderful model of a wonderful aircraft. Regards Hawkers Finest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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