Model Alliance Group

1/72 & 1/48 Senior Service Royal Naval Hunters decal sheet

Product # MA-72136 for £9.00 & MA-48136 for £13.00

Product Article by Steve Bamford Aug 25 2006

 

 

 

This new decal sheet from Model Alliance features a 8 aircraft....in 5 largely different paint schemes.

The first aircraft is a Hawker Hunter T.Mk.8C 'Admiral Barge', XL584 flown by Flag Officer Navy Flying Training (FONFT), based at RNAS Yeovilton during 1967.  The paint scheme of gloss Roundel Blue BS 381C over White underside with a Black nose tip.

The second aircraft is a Hawker Hunter T.Mk.8C XF985-811 of 759 NAS based at RNAS Brawdy, in 1966.   The paint scheme is overall Highspeed Silver finish with Day Glo panels.

The third aircraft is a Hawker Hunter G.A. Mk.11 'Admiral Barge', XE689  - 764 at RNAS Lossiemouth during 1970.  The paint scheme of gloss Extra dark Sea Grey over a white underside.  This aircraft has a piece of artwork on the side of the nose of a white and blue stripe.

The fourth aircraft is a Hawker Hunter T.Mk.8C 'Admiral Barge', XL580  - 743 of Airwork ADTU, RN based at RNAS Yeovilton during Sept 1970.  The paint scheme is overall Highspeed Silver finish with Day Glo panels.  This aircraft has a piece of artwork on the side of the nose of a squadron pennant.

The fifth aircraft is a Hawker Hunter G.A. Mk.11  XE685  - 861 of FRADU RN based at RNAS Yeovilton, late 1980's.  The paint scheme of gloss Extra dark Sea Grey overall. 

The sixth aircraft is a Hawker Hunter T.Mk.8, WV396 - 748 of Heron Station Flight, RNAS Yeovilton in the early 1970's.  The paint scheme is overall Highspeed Silver finish with Day Glo panels.  This aircraft has a piece of artwork on the side of the nose of a bird in flight.

The seventh aircraft is a Hawker Hunter TMk.8M, XL580 - 717 of 899 NAS, RN based at RNAS Yeovilton in 1985.  The paint scheme of gloss Extra dark Sea Grey over a white underside with a black radome.  Artwork is a white winged fist on the tail.  This aircraft is fitted with the new nose to house the radar of the Sea Harrier FRS1.

The eight aircraft is a Hawker Hunter T.Mk.8M, XL580  - 723  of 899 NAS, RN based at RNAS Yeovilton 1992.  The paint scheme of gloss Extra dark Sea Grey over a white underside with a black radome.  This aircraft has a piece of  artwork is a white winged fist on the tail.  This aircraft is fitted with the new nose to house the radar of the Sea Harrier FRS1.

The instructions are straight forward. 

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The decals themselves are flawlessly printed and very clearly printed on the 1/72 samples I have before me.  Colours look solid and should cover very well, but the decals appear thin and of a very high quality.  

There are 5 pages of instruction sheets with 4 view colour drawings of these Hunters.  This is a fine decal sheet and a welcome treat for people interested in building this classic British jet.

You can order these decals direct from aviation-workshop@btconnect.com   Contact them for prices and ordering information.

Special thanks to Model Alliance for sending me this review sample.  You can purchase these decals direct from the Model Alliance website.

Steve

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford