Hawker Hunter J 34 / F 50, 34033 D, Acro Hunters, F18 wing Sweedish Air Force Tullinge 1957.
1/72 Revell, I modified a few things, wing leading edge and panel lines, rear fuselage, copper wire ejector handles, canopy open, added intake covers, finished in Revell and MM enamels with Future and Xtra flat over Flying Colors Aerodecals.
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Craig Abrahamson said on February 6, 2017
So….apparently you had two of these kits in the stash, huh…any others? By the way, this one looks just as good as the one posted a few days ago.
Allan J Withers said on February 6, 2017
Thanks Craig, a Revell F6 and a couple of old Airfix in the stash.
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on February 6, 2017
A classic in Swedish dress. Don´t think I´ve seen it in 1/72 before. Looking good.
Allan J Withers said on February 6, 2017
Thanks Stellan.
Terry Schuler said on February 6, 2017
Always liked the Hunter, therefore I like checking them when they are built well, such as here. Nice work Allen !
Allan J Withers said on February 6, 2017
Thanks Terry.
Greg Kittinger said on February 6, 2017
Another nice one Allen!
Allan J Withers said on February 7, 2017
Thanks Greg.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on February 6, 2017
Didn’t they have a team on Drakens?
I haven’t seen either the Revell Hunter or their Mig-21F around here. It’s like they vanished.
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on February 6, 2017
You are thinking of the ACRO Deltas who flew Draken fighters. All NMF and blue fin with yellow text.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on February 6, 2017
Yeah, I think I saw a picture of them in a Flying Review. I thought that was a neat idea, ’cause I love the plane.
Now, for Hunters, the RAF 111 used to do squadron aerobatics. Painted black, coming over the back sheds at Farnborough. That must have been something to see and hear.
Allan J Withers said on February 7, 2017
The Acro Hunters disbanded at the end of 1962 and the Acro Deltas formed in 1963, both with F18 Wing. I haven’t seen a Revell Hunter anywhere for quite a while !
Robert Royes said on February 6, 2017
Real nice, love the Swedish scheme.
Allan J Withers said on February 7, 2017
Thanks Robert.
P.k said on February 7, 2017
Sweden F-5 version of the simple conversion of NICE
Allan J Withers said on February 8, 2017
Thanks P.k.
George Williams said on February 8, 2017
Maybe not my favourite Hunter colour scheme, but it still looks great, nice work, Allan.
Allan J Withers said on February 8, 2017
Thanks George, basic scheme, not very exciting but it’s an aerobatic team!