Been playing with a model instead of working. ;D I picked up this Dynavector Hornet vac kit at that estate sale in Fayetteville a few years ago for ten bucks. I converted it to a Sea Hornet by modifying some bits in the cockpit and adding an arrestor hook & camera windows to the fuselage. Most of the decals are from Xtradecal, but I had to provide my own roundels. The ones I stole from my Academy Hunter for the wings didn't cooperate, and have light-colored patches and wrinkles I couldn't get rid of.
This is typical Dynavector, a great kit that's really easy to build. The cockpit parts, props, spinners, exhausts, gear, and wheels are white metal, and are very nicely cast. The model weighs a ton because of them! The only item not included in the kit is a pitot tube. I also added some Eduard colored seat belts. I made some basic errors while experimenting with getting the trailing edges nice and sharp, so its not one of my best models.
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I'll try to post some better pics this weekend. Now, back to the Hunzilla!
Ben
Nice and crisp, just like the real airplane. Well done!
Lee K
Looks great! Another Brit plane to add to your showcase.
Bill L.
Thanks!