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[PhilB]

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

[PhilB]

As you know, the cockpit on Hunters is black. Tried to bring out highlights as best I could:

[PhilB]

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

[LSP_Kevin]

Phil, that is absolutely gorgeous! If I ever build one of these, I think I'll do it in just that scheme.

Kev

[perry]

What Kev says!
A beautiful scheme on a truly beautiful aircraft, well done!

[PhilB]

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

[PhilB]

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

[Kagemusha]

A real stunner, thanks for sharing. What did you use from the Flightpath set? I'm thinking of getting it for a T8.

[PhilB]

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

[Texas]

Really Looks Good.......I do like your paint scheme. Sharp

Texas

[PhilB]

Really Looks Good.......I do like your paint scheme. Sharp

Texas

Thanks Mate!
Phil

[Marek]

Phil! Wow! You are a great modeler I do not specialy like that plane but the model is great Congratulations

[PhilB]

Phil! Wow! You are a great modeler I do not specialy like that plane but the model is great Congratulations

Thanks Marek!
Phil

[Dave Pratt]

Phil...great work...very cool paint work...cheers

[blackbetty]

marvellous build phil, i just started a hunter and this serves as an inspiration for me