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Post by Ian H. on Apr 1, 2018 15:29:46 GMT
I have been slow in posting things but I do have some projects going. I have started an Academy 1/48th scale FGA.9 Hunter that I plan to depict in Rhodesian AF livery. It will be in the Earth Brown/Dark Green camouflage and it carried no markings except for the Rhodesian AF fin flash. I have a KMC resin ejection seat for the model, fortunately, because the Academy kit seat is about 1/72 scale.  Assembly, however, has been a breeze and it is a very nice model indeed. I plan to depict it with two drop tanks and two outboard rocket pods. I also plan to mask and paint the fin flash. Anyway, almost ready for primer and hopefully I will be painting soon. Regards, Ian    |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 1, 2018 16:11:46 GMT
Nice one Ian  . Seat taken and I be in for the duration  |
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Post by SteveM on Apr 2, 2018 7:15:56 GMT
One of the best looking aircraft ever, I’m in  |
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 3, 2018 0:46:53 GMT
Thanks gents. Steve, you are absolutely right. The folks at Hawker really made a thoroughbred with the Hunter because it really is a beautiful airplane. I love watching Hunter clips on YouTube. Very sleek and fast.
Best wishes,
Ian
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Post by Armorguy on Apr 3, 2018 13:27:00 GMT
That's one smooth looking plane sir !
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Post by Snipersmudge on Apr 4, 2018 6:08:49 GMT
very nice start indeed  |
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Post by Boots on Apr 4, 2018 12:49:10 GMT
Great start fella  |
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Post by Ian H. on Jun 11, 2018 18:45:28 GMT
I did some work on the Hawker Hunter, finally. I post-shaded the Dark Earth with a lightened shade of Earth mixed with Insignia Yellow. I then masked off the Brown with 3M 2090 tape and applied the RAF Dark Green. This was also post-shaded with the Dark Green which was mixed with Insignia Yellow. Next will be the panel line work. Regards, Ian   |
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Post by CarlRF on Jun 12, 2018 2:52:35 GMT
That looks great Ian .
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Post by Armorguy on Jun 12, 2018 3:47:12 GMT
I like that !
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jun 12, 2018 4:45:37 GMT
Indeed cracking colour scheme |
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Post by Paul B on Jun 12, 2018 7:55:18 GMT
Yo, that certainly does look good indeed |
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Post by Ian H. on Jun 13, 2018 0:41:13 GMT
Thank you everyone!!!! I thought hard edged Dark Earth and Dark Green looked great on a Spitfire..............but it looks even better on a Hunter!!!!!!
Best wishes,
Ian
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Post by Ian H. on Jun 17, 2018 23:32:54 GMT
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Post by Paul B on Jun 18, 2018 3:57:22 GMT
Looking very nice indeed Ian . I used that Vallejo paint on the inside of my Meoteor, and the Silver on my Spit. I must say I am really impressed with way it covers, even without primer . |
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Post by jkb on Jul 21, 2018 18:03:32 GMT
Very nice work on a subject we dont see very often, love the paintjob Ian.  |
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Post by Ian H. on Jul 28, 2018 11:29:36 GMT
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Post by Paul B on Jul 28, 2018 14:07:14 GMT
Blurdy grand job on that one Ian . I wonder what Airfix will make of their 1/48 version? |
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Post by Ian H. on Jul 28, 2018 15:14:54 GMT
Thank you, Paul! I will definitely give the Airfix version a whirl when it comes out.
Regards,
Ian
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jul 28, 2018 19:24:35 GMT
Superb finish mate, love the fading to the paintwork very effective |
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Assembly, however, has been a breeze and it is a very nice model indeed. I plan to depict it with two drop tanks and two outboard rocket pods. I also plan to mask and paint the fin flash. Anyway, almost ready for primer and hopefully I will be painting soon.
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