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Nigel's build begins here

Here's a quick look at a couple of items of aftermarket that may make their way onto the Hunter in due course. A turned metal pitot by Master. A beautiful addition that is destined to be largely covered Next, a set of wheels by Reskit The kit parts don't look too bad honestly but the tyres of the aftermarket parts look to be closer to the full sized articles. In other news, @MikeC shared an intersting link regarding this airframe. See here West Raynham is closer to me so I may have to pay her another visit. I'm not on FaceBook but the group appears to have a dedicated page. I wonder what the odds are of getting some reference photos of the seat and cockpit? Would anyone on FaceBook be prepared to ask on my behalf please? I took some pics through the canopy when I visited her previously but the glare makes it difficult to see details. Oh, and before I go, a little progress. More refinement is necessary but it's a start. One thing I've tried to capture is the very slight change in pitch where the camera lens cap meets the nosecone. I need to add the oblique camera windows next I think. Cheers, Guy

I'm pulling up a comfy chair to watch along with this one. With one of these waiting in the wings this is perfect timing for me Nikola.

Astonishing achievement Serkan. You have created a miniature masterpiece even before the addition of the epic J-58

Crumbs! Mouth wateringly good.

Neat and tidy. Thanks so much for sharing the step by step.

There is an Aussie all over silver scheme on the kit decals but the all over green could look good.

Congratulations Eric. You have done a splendid job.

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Ooh goody! It's beginning I imagine this may be similar to the build thread that Tolga created in some ways but ought to show exactly what folk can expect from the actual production version. Things like almost imperceptible layer lines for example? Thanks for the tips Iain. Eager to see more.

Do you have your tongue out whilst you're painting OBG? If not, that's where you're going wrong I understand your comment though. MRP is thin and requires patience and multiple coats to build up opacity in my limited experience. (I'm also not entirely convinced that their colours are perfect again with my limited experience). I'm confident you'll figure it out.

Admirable skills and patience on display here Andy. Having brawled with an Infinity Vampire last year I take my hat off to you for tackling (and defeating) this more complex model. Keep it up

(Not to mention the S-6b, Spitfire and P-51 in the left of shot )

Thanks for breaking it down Martin. The technique is very effective. Great stuff

Very neat Martin. The exhaust pipe in particular looks brilliant. Can you share any in progress pics or techniques on how you achieved that effect please?

Welcome aboard Chris Thanks for sharing this information. By quirk of chance a manufacturer is on the cusp of releasing a large scale Sea Fury so this should prove very useful. Cheers, Guy

I believe this gives the A-5 Vigilante that @Jim Barry is building a run for it's money in size?

Thanks for that Mike. I'll ask the question. I am going to try, warts and all.... The tatty, weathered appearance is what drew me to her. You're correct though, it could be quite a challenge and there's a fair chance of it all going pear shaped! Edit* I gave them a call Mike but they don't have that particular item in stock currently. Thanks for the suggestion, it was certainly worth a try.

Thanks Ron. That's a wonderful sight and sound to behold and one I was very lucky to witness today as the BBMF Lancaster was up over Lincoln. That sound never gets old and had all of my neighbours out in the street even though none of them are aviation nuts. Great stuff. Long may it continue.

Great review Iain. It looks to be a real stunner and I can't wait to see what you do with it. Peter's attention to detail is staggering. The whole product appears to be unbelievably well thought out from the packaging to the layout and beyond. Exemplary. Tolga blazed the way with the pre-production test shot and now you can show us just how well the actual kit follows that class act. Bring it on!

Hello peeps. This is the commencement of my next project. Last year I was sent a photo by a colleague who was holidaying in Norfolk. He had visited the Norwich Air Museum and shared an image of one of their exhibits, a Hawker Hunter. I have long been a fan of the Hunter. I adore it's shape and the sound it makes in the air. That characteristic "blue note" makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up! When I saw the picture I was immeadiately drawn to this subject. A while later I drove across to the same museum and took a plethora of reference images so that I had all the ammunition to attempt to replicate this exact airframe. My intention is to use the Revell FGA9/Mk58 boxing as a basis and alter things if I need to. An area that is obvious straight away is the nose. There are a couple of small, square camera windows at different heights plus that round metal shutter protecting a glass cone? The kit has the standard nose cone so I need to figure out how to modify the model. My first thought is to use the tail of one of the large unused fuel tanks. As you can see in the pics this aircraft is fitted with the 100gal tanks. That leaves both the RAF 230gal and Swiss 675l tanks which have a slightly different diameter from one another. Without chopping anything up at this stage the concept looks feasible. If anyone has performed this surgery already would you post a link here please? Thanks. There is a panel line on the kit nose cone which appears to match the panel line on the airframe. This was the first thing that leapt out at me. anyway. I may even be able to repurpose the nose of the same tank for the domed metal cover.... Wish me luck.

Very exciting.

These are all great suggestions folks.There appears to be plenty of choice. Thank you for all of the help. I tossed a coin for my next project and it came up tails so I'm going to bookmark this thread for when it comes up heads. Cheers, Guy

Outstanding