Enter the Huntress *** FINISHED ***

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Finished and a whole day to spare!

The decals are from the Mbox Lightning with the serial 'R' changed to a 'P' ( my apologies to the real XP773 which was noble DH Beaver! ). The Firestreaks are from the Frog Javelin and are rather nice representations.

Hawker Huntress F1 XP773 , 74 Squadron, RAF Coltishall late 1963.

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Here's a couple to show the contrast to the Hunter (this is the old Frog F1).

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Fantastic work, David. Very nicely rendered.
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That's a beauty, David! Great job.

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Sir Sydney would tip his hat to you. Very, very nice
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Most excellent
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Sweeeet! nice choice of markings too. Very impressive concept and execution. You're on a roll David!
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A beautiful looking aircraft. Great job. :bounce:
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Yes sir! The Huntress is a beauty, very nice work! :beer:
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Brilliant! Yet another build in this GB that looks like it should have been! That's an inspired whif and brilliantly executed to boot!
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That looks brilliant, beautiful work.
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:wanw :wanw :wanw :wanw :wanw :wanw :wanw
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Thanks, everyone. I appreciate the kind words.

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That is the dogs dangly bits. Great job.
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Strangely the top picture reminds me of the F-105 Thunderchief!.
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Yes, I see the F105 likeness and also, in profile, the nose area kept reminding me of the F104.

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