1/72 Hawker Hunter

[Amaurosisbrown]

Finished the Hunter that was my return to modelling after 25-odd years. My late Uncle flew for the Abu Dhabi Defence Force, so this is a small tribute to him, and I shall gift it to my father.

This web-site has provided invaluable information and motivation. Since I last modelled as a teenager, techniques and equipment have moved on, not to mention the range of after-market upgrades. I used spray-cans as not ready to commit to an air-brush.

Things I learnt on this model:

-how to use blu-tac to mask up the camo.

-that floor polish has more than one use!

Mistakes made:

-remember to add the nose weight BEFORE gluing the nose-cone on.

Techniques to be tried on my next model:

-panel line and wheel-bay detailing

-weathering

-how to photograph the aircraft so it doesn't look like a toy

I shall return to the Hunter. Perhaps once I have improved, I shall make the ADDF Hunter in 1/32 scale.

The wheels-up Hunter was my test model. All painting, gluing and decal-work was tried on that model first. It will be flown by my 4 yr old nephew.

[Deon]

Thats a very neat model and a great scheme too

[fraxinus]

great rendition of the most aesthetically pleasing jet ever built, very nice colour scheme too

[MiG Mongoose]

Very nice job, it doesn't look like you've just returned to modelling

Your nephew is very lucky too!!

I like the camouflage scheme. Excellent result

[goon]

Really nice. I've got a soft spot for that kit, as it was also my first after a 20 year break. Well done!