The decaling stage is now completed with all stencil-data added. A time-consuming task because of the quantity involved but worth it particularly in this scale. The decals themselves are kit-issue as previously mentioned along with the printing alignment issue but performed excellently considering their age (approximately 25 years old). Only Micro Sol was used in their application.
The Main Airframe and all Sub-Assemblies have received a protective coat of Mr Superclear Clear Gloss Acrylic Lacquer Varnish and applied straight from the rattle can.
I highly recommend the Mr Superclear product. Used from the rattle can it’s quick to apply and dries very quickly to give a very smooth and ‘bullet-proof’ finish therefore perfect for the detail-painting and weathering stages now to follow.
The larger wing tanks will be added together with the rocket pods.
Stored and awaiting the next stages
Which begin with painting the homemade intake covers. For small items like these I brush-apply either Humbrol or Revell enamels. Made from plasticard sheet, I enjoy adding covers as an extra interest and splash of colour. They’re easy to make and I’ll add wire-handles to them in due course.
The plastic mounting pins on the pylons were almost non-existent so they were removed and replaced with pieces of brass rod for proper strength.
Time for the smaller details to be added. The navigation lights were formed with two-part epoxy resin tinted respectively for the starboard and port sides with Tamiya Clear Green and Red acrylics.
The final components are now added with flaps, underwing tanks and rocket pods fully-fixed in position.
Rob Ruscoe says
Looking good Paul 👍
Paul Ainsworth says
Hello and thank you so much,Rob.
I’m really enjoying this kit.I’m sure it would be eagerly received by many if it was released again.The Hunter is a beautiful-looking aircraft but one I rarely came across ‘in the wild’.
My main viewings of the type were at the airshows.
Having built the Academy 1/48 scale rendition many years ago I’m certainly looking forward to adding this one to my collection.
Best Regards,
Paul.😉👍
Michael Chilestone says
Looks good!
Top tip if I may: I don’t know how much weathering you were planning on, but the Wittering Wing were apparently very well looked after, and not too dirty or faded.
Paul Ainsworth says
Hello,Michael – Thank you for your kind reply and feedback.
It’s much appreciated.
I’ve done some ‘tonal variation’ to the colours but not going OTT or heavy with other weathering aspects.I’ll keep it subtle.
Thank you once again.
Best Regards,
Paul.😉👍
Rob Ruscoe says
That is one lovely Hunter Paul! You’re a master at attention to detail. What a pity Revell can’t produce kits like this any more. Rob.R
Paul Ainsworth says
Hello,Rob – Thank you so much for your kind feedback.
It’s greatly appreciated.I’ve a lot to learn but with each project I try my best and at least reflect my passion for the subject.
As for the kit itself, it’s a ‘Golden Oldie’ but there’s great news –
Revell are re-releasing this kit with added new parts to make a ‘two-seater’ variant.I’m sure that’ll be popular!
My Best Regards,
Paul.😉👍