Revell Hawker Hunter FGA.9 1:32 – Paul A. build

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.

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Paul A.