PhilB Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 This is one of my previous builds, thought we could do with a bit of colour! Firstly what a great kit! No filler involved in the build. Used the True Details cockpit and parts of the Flightpath Hunter set. Paints are Humbrol satin red/white/Light Aircraft Grey. No Klear /Future was used apart from the canopy. Paints were sanded smooth to accept the decals. Used the SAC nosewheel to support all the lead in the nose. Used kit mainwheel gear as its better in detail. Decals were from the Extradecal 1/32 Hunters sheet. Added a couple of small tow hook brackets to the nosewheel, used steel rod for the axle. I know Hunters were rarely seen parked with the flaps down but after all the work on them I claim artistic licence! On most Hunters the panel at the top of the tail is black. Photos of a sister aircraft shows it as white in this scheme Hope you like her, more pics to follow. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 As you know, the cockpit on Hunters is black. Tried to bring out highlights as best I could: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Flightpath flaps, so its all brass. Many many parts - lots of Ca - lots of swearing! Airbrake bay. Had to scratch the ram to get a good fit. Roundels showed the red through quite badly. Had to cut additional white decal to cover it up. Looks ok with the naked eye(I think!) That's all folks. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Phil, that is absolutely gorgeous! If I ever build one of these, I think I'll do it in just that scheme. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 What Kev says! A beautiful scheme on a truly beautiful aircraft, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Phil, that is absolutely gorgeous! If I ever build one of these, I think I'll do it in just that scheme. Kev Thanks Kev! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 What Kev says!A beautiful scheme on a truly beautiful aircraft, well done! Thanks Perry. I agree, one of the most beautiful aircraft of all time, IMHO. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 A real stunner, thanks for sharing. What did you use from the Flightpath set? I'm thinking of getting it for a T8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 A real stunner, thanks for sharing. What did you use from the Flightpath set? I'm thinking of getting it for a T8. Thanks for the comments! I used mainly the flaps and a few bits and pieces in the wheel bays. I also used the liner for the exhaust. There is a great deal of extra detailing in the set for the undercarriage and airframe. The set also has replacement flaps with cutouts if you intend to fit the larger tanks. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Really Looks Good.......I do like your paint scheme. Sharp Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Really Looks Good.......I do like your paint scheme. Sharp Texas Thanks Mate! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Phil! Wow! You are a great modeler I do not specialy like that plane but the model is great Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 Phil! Wow! You are a great modeler I do not specialy like that plane but the model is great Congratulations Thanks Marek! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pratt Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Phil...great work...very cool paint work...cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbetty Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 marvellous build phil, i just started a hunter and this serves as an inspiration for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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