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Old 11-24-2019, 10:04 AM
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Red face Fairing that look like crap

After a couple of weeks break ( I was flying my RC planes intensively ), I got back to this build.


Next are the lower gun blisters/fairings.

Here are the parts. Notice the multiple cuts needed.
Hawker Hunter F.5 WAK 1/33-img_0713.jpg

formed ( really bad job )
Hawker Hunter F.5 WAK 1/33-img_0715.jpgHawker Hunter F.5 WAK 1/33-img_0716.jpg

glue in this lower fuselage location
Hawker Hunter F.5 WAK 1/33-img_0717.jpg

and on.
Hawker Hunter F.5 WAK 1/33-img_0718.jpg

I think a better method is to coat it over, sand smooth and repaint.


Rear warning fairing.

another one of my screw ups. The dreaded petal design.
Hawker Hunter F.5 WAK 1/33-img_0722.jpg


and glued on.
Hawker Hunter F.5 WAK 1/33-img_0723.jpgHawker Hunter F.5 WAK 1/33-img_0725.jpg

My take is that this build is dragging on too long and I have way to many other interests competing for my time......


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