Revell 1:32 Hawker Hunter FGA.9

Post by **Joesdad** » Sun Jan 08, 2017 10:54 pm

I don't really build models this big, space, expense blar blar blar, but this my Dad favourite plane. He's been purging me for it lately so with that in mind I ought to get on with it.
I was going to shoot a review vid but we went to Brixham for fish and chips instead

Right let's get on with it

Some nice detail, bearing in mind it's a 1998 Revell mold

The dry fit is very promising.

This is the inaugural build in the British Aviation In Scale Facebook group. It's a buddy build with Les Wells (wellzy47), but if anyone wants to join in pop over a say hello.

TTFN

STASH · Post by **Cymru** » Sun Jan 08, 2017 11:02 pm

Have this in the stash so

Are you using any AM?

Post by **Joesdad** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 6:46 am

Cymru wrote:Have this in the stash so Are you using any AM?

There's not much I could find mate. There's a Quickboost Martin Baker seat I was going to get, but it's not quite the right one and I'm not sure it would fit anyway. Pitot tube maybe...

STASH · Post by **Cymru** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 9:51 am

I got a pitot tube, U/C legs & this https://www.djparkins.com/search.php?mo ... _https=yes

Post by **Joesdad** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 6:48 pm

I'm gonna get the pitot, is this too much?

https://www.djparkins.com/product.php?productid=17731

STASH · Post by **Cymru** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 11:42 pm

Go for it!
I went for the full monty https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/FHP32003

Post by **Joesdad** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 10:43 pm

Cymru wrote:Go for it!
I went for the full monty https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/FHP32003

Not brave enough for that

Post by **Joesdad** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 10:58 pm

Air intakes assembled and painted

Perfect Plastic Putty

Cockpit side walls were bare so I thought I'd try a put in some interest, it's prolly not accurate but so what...

Oooff!

A bid bird..

I even managed to squirt some primer tonite..

Ultimate..

Black..

I couldn't put PE on this ip could you?

TTFN

Post by **Timplastic** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:20 am

Nice work so far tim

Post by **Bissyboat** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 1:53 pm

Nice kit. But the panel lines need scribing to make them more pronounced. They look a little shallow.

Post by **Joesdad** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:36 pm

Timplastic wrote:Nice work so far tim

Thank you Timbo

Post by **Joesdad** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:40 pm

Bissyboat wrote:Nice kit. But the panel lines need scribing to make them more pronounced. They look a little shallow.

You well may be right, I'll check that when priming and re-evaluate then. The Hunter has a smooth profile anyway, not much in the way big gaping panel lines....weathering may be a challenge.......

Post by **Bissyboat** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:45 pm

Good idea if you want a clean pin wash on the panel lines.

Post by **Joesdad** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 10:20 pm

Bissyboat wrote:Good idea if you want a clean pin wash on the panel lines.

I don't think that far ahead Bissy

Post by **Joesdad** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 10:29 pm

Tonight I've been playing with my new light....

But I still can't see small detail, never-the-less I've cracked on with the cockpit. Tamiya nato black used here not a blanket cote tho. Drybrushed with Model Color...er.... grey and white oil paint. Some red and yellows, khaki and light blue on the seat.
It's ok hopefully be better after a good wash....

Hmmm... we'll see.

TTFN

Post by **Technophobe** » Wed Jan 11, 2017 11:26 pm

Joesdad wrote:

Good work so far!

One of my favourite Revell kits as well and have built the FGA.9 a few years ago plus have another FGA.9 and an F.6 waiting.

One question if I may, what are the AK paints like to use, are they buffable or are they a polished finish, straight from the jar?

Looking forward to your next update!

Post by **Joesdad** » Thu Jan 12, 2017 2:10 pm

Technophobe wrote:
Joesdad wrote:
Good work so far!

One of my favourite Revell kits as well and have built the FGA.9 a few years ago plus have another FGA.9 and an F.6 waiting.

One question if I may, what are the AK paints like to use, are they buffable or are they a polished finish, straight from the jar?

Looking forward to your next update!

Cheers techno
They are not buffable, they're a lacquer so can be quite stinky. To be honest I've only used them for small works i.e. Engines, undercarriage legs etc, I haven't sprayed an NMF aircraft yet. They work well for me, I like them. Good colours and they look like metal. Alclad used to be the go to metallic but not anymore it seems...
Ta mate

Post by **ElCapitan** » Thu Jan 12, 2017 2:12 pm

Really like the dry-brushing on those cockpit dials, you've done a really awesome job!

Post by **AdamLuscombe** » Thu Jan 12, 2017 4:50 pm

Nice Work Tim, looks a great kit

Post by **Joesdad** » Thu Jan 12, 2017 6:09 pm

ElCapitan wrote:Really like the dry-brushing on those cockpit dials, you've done a really awesome job!

Not done yet Captain, it all needs a dark wash. Got to get rid of that white over brush stuff...
Then we"ll see

Post by **Joesdad** » Thu Jan 12, 2017 6:10 pm

AdamLuscombe wrote:Nice Work Tim, looks a great kit

So far, it's an oldie but goodie. You can get this kit for £15!!!

Post by **AdamLuscombe** » Thu Jan 12, 2017 6:41 pm

Joesdad wrote:
AdamLuscombe wrote:Nice Work Tim, looks a great kit

So far, it's an oldie but goodie. You can get this kit for £15!!!

Yeah saw it in an email a few days ago at Wonderland Models for 14.
https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/produc ... -fga9mk58/

Post by **ElCapitan** » Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:45 pm

Joesdad wrote:
ElCapitan wrote:Really like the dry-brushing on those cockpit dials, you've done a really awesome job!

Not done yet Captain, it all needs a dark wash. Got to get rid of that white over brush stuff...
Then we"ll see

Well I'll look forward to seeing it!

Post by **Technophobe** » Fri Jan 13, 2017 1:21 am

Joesdad wrote:Cheers techno
They are not buffable, they're a lacquer so can be quite stinky. To be honest I've only used them for small works i.e. Engines, undercarriage legs etc, I haven't sprayed an NMF aircraft yet. They work well for me, I like them. Good colours and they look like metal. Alclad used to be the go to metallic but not anymore it seems...
Ta mate

Thanks Tim,
I'm always looking for decent metallics so will have to give these a go...
Tony

Post by **Joesdad** » Sun Jan 15, 2017 12:34 am

Some boring stuff here but stick with it..

Rubbing down the seam on the fuselage, no biggie but boring none the less

Glued stuff...

Rocket pods..

Drilling out the launcher...

Fuel tanks..

The wheels were already "weighted"

Now the good stuff.
Cockpit cleared in Aquagloss.

Same after a wash and dull cote. Testors..

The ip has little blobs of pva dabbing on the dials the simulate glass, when dry..

A dummy run..

Even managed to get stuff primed

So far so good.

TTFN

STASH · Post by **Cymru** » Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:10 pm

Drilling out the rocket pods was well worth the effort. Great job

Post by **Willem** » Sun Jan 15, 2017 4:45 pm

Smashing stuff, old chap. Keep it coming.

Post by **Joesdad** » Mon Jan 16, 2017 2:24 pm

Cymru wrote:Drilling out the rocket pods was well worth the effort. Great job

Willem wrote:Smashing stuff, old chap. Keep it coming.

Thanks guys.
Up to now it's going good. I realise that the seat will probably let the side down and the canopy ain't the best but that's for a future moan...

Post by **chief5437** » Tue Jan 17, 2017 11:11 am

Looking good so far buddy! Nice work on the ip.
It's a great kit isn't it? I nearly finished one in the big bird buddy build, but dropped it on its tail and smashed it!

Looking forward to seeing this one finished!

Post by **Bissyboat** » Tue Jan 17, 2017 12:55 pm

Lovely details on the dash board.

Post by **Joesdad** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:45 pm

chief5437 wrote:Looking good so far buddy! Nice work on the ip.
It's a great kit isn't it? I nearly finished one in the big bird buddy build, but dropped it on its tail and smashed it!

Looking forward to seeing this one finished!

Oh no! What a nightmare Chiefy! I've had a couple of days off it do I need to get back at it, gotta get her in primer then I can relax a bit..
Ta Chiefy old boy

Bissyboat wrote:Lovely details on the dash board.

Ta Bissy, I nearly bought an Airscale set, I'm glad I didn't tbh. It's not perfect by any means but I quite pleased with it..

Post by **Bissyboat** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:49 pm

Joesdad wrote:
chief5437 wrote:Looking good so far buddy! Nice work on the ip.
It's a great kit isn't it? I nearly finished one in the big bird buddy build, but dropped it on its tail and smashed it!

Looking forward to seeing this one finished!

Oh no! What a nightmare Chiefy! I've had a couple of days off it do I need to get back at it, gotta get her in primer then I can relax a bit..
Ta Chiefy old boy

Bissyboat wrote:Lovely details on the dash board.

Ta Bissy, I nearly bought an Airscale set, I'm glad I didn't tbh. It's not perfect by any means but I quite pleased with it..

You did the right thing mate.

Post by **Joesdad** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:51 pm

Bissyboat wrote:
Joesdad wrote:
chief5437 wrote:Looking good so far buddy! Nice work on the ip.
It's a great kit isn't it? I nearly finished one in the big bird buddy build, but dropped it on its tail and smashed it!

Looking forward to seeing this one finished!

Oh no! What a nightmare Chiefy! I've had a couple of days off it do I need to get back at it, gotta get her in primer then I can relax a bit..
Ta Chiefy old boy

Bissyboat wrote:Lovely details on the dash board.

Ta Bissy, I nearly bought an Airscale set, I'm glad I didn't tbh. It's not perfect by any means but I quite pleased with it..
You did the right thing mate.

Thanx Bissy

Post by **Joesdad** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 10:26 pm

A little more progress, although not as much as hoped as I couldn't be arsed

Lead strip in the nose cone and the back if instrument panel, hope I've enough in there

Let's have a look at the engine nozzle area..

Needs some clean up, that's what the kit is like..some bits fit well other require some work. As yet nothing fits badly

Nose..

Wing join now, looks weak...

Underside joint..

Topside joint, needs some wedging and taping and hoping..

Glued..

Even at this relatively early stage I can't tell how fabulous the Hunter looks, my stupid photos don't do it's shape justice

TTFN

Post by **Joesdad** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 5:51 pm

I've cobbled together some progress shots, stuck them on a video and here it is...

STASH · Post by **Cymru** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 7:22 pm

Great progress Sir!

Post by **Joesdad** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 4:01 pm

Cymru wrote:Great progress Sir!

Post by **Joesdad** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 4:02 pm

I should've held fire on the fist vid...

Post by **Bissyboat** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:27 pm

Looking very good.

Post by **Joesdad** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:18 pm

Bissyboat wrote:Looking very good.

Cheers Bissy mate

Post by **Joesdad** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:34 pm

Ok back to it...
This is the first time I've attempted to spray a metal cote

I'm using AK Extreme Metal Matte Aluminum to try a replicate High Speed silver..

I now see that you really do have to make sure that your surfaces are as perfect as you can get them.... mine aren't

Although this area is ok..

Next I couldn't wait to try out Mr Hobby Mr Color, I've used them before but only for cockpits. A really lovely paint..

Black basing..

Masking tape off..

While we're at it let's do more masking

Marking out the camo, I bet It's completely different..

TTFN

STASH · Post by **Cymru** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:17 am

NFM looks great. Good progress

Post by **Bissyboat** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 9:28 am

Interesting texture on the wheel wells. Took me to takes, to realise that you stuffed the gaps with a piece of sponge. Lol! I really like that shiny finish on the undercarriage. Also a great idea to mark the properties before painting the shapes. Easier way of keeping tabs on the colours

Post by **RossiM1** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 7:05 pm

Love the Hunter and the revel kit is pretty good I have a couple of them 1 nearly done and one to make a better job of than the 1st one
Great finish on the under sides with the metal finish, look forward to seeing more.
ATB

Post by **Joesdad** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 10:23 pm

Cymru wrote:NFM looks great. Good progress

I have to say I was rather worried at first, but still not out of the woods yet.
Ta Cymru

Bissyboat wrote:Interesting texture on the wheel wells. Took me to takes, to realise that you stuffed the gaps with a piece of sponge. Lol! I really like that shiny finish on the undercarriage. Also a great idea to mark the properties before painting the shapes. Easier way of keeping tabs on the colours

I think it's better if you use undercarriage doors for masking, but I couldn't here due to the actuators. Painting by numbers Bissy

Thanx bud

RossiM1 wrote:Love the Hunter and the revel kit is pretty good I have a couple of them 1 nearly done and one to make a better job of than the 1st one
Great finish on the under sides with the metal finish, look forward to seeing more.
ATB

Thank you Rossi

I might do another one as well

Ta mate

Post by **Joesdad** » Wed Jan 25, 2017 10:36 pm

Well.... Mr Hobby Mr Color thinned with Mr Hobby thinner is great stuff. It really holds itself together to give really thin lines full of colour..

Then a blow over with a more heavily thinned cote(s), to try and blend it in..

Extreme close up, if you fancy..

Next time....
More masking and more colour..

TTFN

Post by **Joesdad** » Sat Jan 28, 2017 6:28 pm

Mr Color 330 Dark Green went down while watching the Friday ISM Live Show. You can see there's a couple of touch ups to sort, but relatively pleased...

Oh yeah, I've masked the camo using Tammy bendy tape (I'm not convinced)..

A close up should you be interested...

Used Mid Stone for some highlights, not sure how that will turn out..

Here we go

Ok actually, I'm quite pleased..

Close up..

Extreme close up...

Touch up..

A bit of a rub down, and we're ready for decals. I'll prolly not go with a clear before decs, what do you think? I will clear cote after decals though..

TTFN

STASH · Post by **Cymru** » Sat Jan 28, 2017 10:32 pm

Looking just GREAT Tim. There is a knack to using Tamiya's bendy tape, hard to put in words but you kind of have to stretch it.

Post by **Joesdad** » Sat Jan 28, 2017 11:18 pm

Cymru wrote:Looking just GREAT Tim. There is a knack to using Tamiya's bendy tape, hard to put in words but you kind of have to stretch it.

Thank you Cymru, yeah but I just don't like, it's not sticky enough for me. It's easier to use on 1:32 than 1:72 though! What I should've done was get some of the wide Tammy tape and used that. Must get some...

YouTube · Post by **NorthernModeller** » Sat Jan 28, 2017 11:24 pm

unlucky for the paint peel, on the other hand the paint job is amazing, the build is looking great