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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: The Big Gimper on August 26, 2016, 09:32:06 PM

Title: 1/72 Saab-Hawker Nighthawk NF.9
Post by: The Big Gimper on August 26, 2016, 09:32:06 PM

Here is another update from Amorous Aviation, LLC. 

Our motto is: “We love you all regardless of your fuselage style, wing span or thrust to weight ratio“.

A Love Story: Part 6.

So what happens when you leave an oh so love sick Hawker Hunter FGA.9 alone with very unloved Gloster Meteor NF.12 inside for weekend and a bank holiday and no chaperon?

Well on Tuesday morning when you slide the nursery hanger doors you have a bouncing Saab-Hawker Nighthawk NF.9. It has a nose only a mother could love bit don’t let that distract you from its other fine qualities. But remember parents love their children regardless of their looks.

(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/CF-101B/Modelling%202016/Hawker-Nighthawk-NF9-3.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/CF-101B/Modelling%202016/Hawker-Hunter-Nighthawk-NF9-1a.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/CF-101B/Modelling%202016/Hawker-Nighthawk-NF9-2.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/CF-101B/Modelling%202016/Hunter-Nighthawk-NF-9-1.jpg)
(http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/CF-101B/Modelling%202016/Hawker-Nighthawk-NF9-4.jpg)

As you can see it is still a WIP. I need to PSR to blend in the Matchbox NF.12 Meteor fuselage with the Frog Hunter FGA.9. The good news is the two fuselages are very close in cross section. A bit of thin styrene sheet and filler and I should have a nice shape. I will add some dorsal fins to offset the longer nose.

Paint scheme and Nationality is TBD.

Title: Re: 1/72 Saab-Hawker Nighthawk NF.9
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 27, 2016, 05:16:56 AM

I'm liking! :)

Title: Re: 1/72 Saab-Hawker Nighthawk NF.9
Post by: FAAMAN on August 27, 2016, 06:38:02 AM

Very nice :) :)

Title: Re: 1/72 Saab-Hawker Nighthawk NF.9
Post by: Old Wombat on August 28, 2016, 06:03:46 PM

That looks really neat! :)

Title: Re: 1/72 Saab-Hawker Nighthawk NF.9
Post by: Tophe on August 29, 2016, 02:51:47 PM

Interesting mix! ;)

Title: Re: 1/72 Saab-Hawker Nighthawk NF.9
Post by: finsrin on September 01, 2016, 09:35:38 AM

Am completely getting Nighthawk NF.9 :)
You are on right track, please continue.

Title: Re: 1/72 Saab-Hawker Nighthawk NF.9
Post by: Brian da Basher on September 02, 2016, 09:32:02 AM

Quote from: finsrin on September 01, 2016, 09:35:38 AM

Am completely getting Nighthawk NF.9 :)
You are on right track, please continue.

What he said!

A great and gutsy idea! The elements work together in an almost "east meets west" sort of way. You could add wing fences and Yugoslav markings and few would doubt it was legit. The Saab angle is most believable as well.

Can't wait to see how this baby progresses!

Brian da Basher

Title: Re: 1/72 Saab-Hawker Nighthawk NF.9
Post by: Buzzbomb on September 02, 2016, 10:37:24 AM

'allo 'allo this is nighthawk.

Nice mix and match coming along here

Title: Re: 1/72 Saab-Hawker Nighthawk NF.9
Post by: pigflyer on September 02, 2016, 11:37:14 PM

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author Brian de Basher.

A great and gutsy idea! The elements work together in an almost "east meets west" sort of way. You could add wing fences and
 Yugoslav markings and few would doubt it was legit. The Saab angle is most believable as well.

So true, Lansenesque and yet original. Crumbs, we could have never seen the Javelin if this had been real. Guns and missiles? Please
go the whole way with this one, it's a real whif winner.