1/48 Academy Hawker Hunter

Gallery Article by Bill Clark

 

Academy's 1/48th Hawker Hunter as an FR10.

 

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Academy's Hunter's build into really nice replica's of the real things. They do need some work, and additions from the "cottage industry", but they're affordable, buildable (you may learn some additional swearwords when nailing the wings on though!!) and potentially, colourful.

Here's my latest Hunter, the FR10. This particular version was based upon the FGA9 but had a camera nose added.  This model depicts RAF No 4 Squadron. Circa 1969/70.  The "Camera Nose" is from a PJ resin update set as is the cockpit and seat and Parachute fairing. Decals are from Xtradecal (yes, I realise the 4 Sqn markings on the nose are slightly out of register!). She's carrying a fairly standard fit of 2 x 230 gallon and 2 x 100gallon tanks."

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Bill Clark

      

Photos and text © by Bill Clark