Download kit instructions  04727.PDF

To cater for the F. mk6 version, you get an extra sprue containing the F mk.6 differences like exhaust without parachute fairing, slightly different split flaps, early Sidewinder missiles and their outboard wing pylons. Also, you get different ejection seat parts for the 2H used in most F .mk6 planes. 
the extra sprue
 

In addition, a new decalsheet is provided with excellent printed decal. Decals are provided for the RAF 92, 56 squadrons and RNeth AF squadrons 324 and 325. Also decals for a Belgium AF squadron 22 smaldeel Hunter is provided. (more on the Dutch markings later on...)

This F6 model of the Hunter will be made in a typical Royal Netherlands AF Hunter of the nineteen-sixties. See for a brief Hunter history the main page here.....

Now on to assembly of the F6 or mk.6, which is relatively straight forward (as compared to the mk.4 which need conversion).

Please note that the STEP numbers are based on this F mk.6 kit's instructions. 

3H 
       Here you see the Echelon kit seat drawings.

Alternatively you can buy aftermarket resin seats. 

Martin Baker 2H seat of True Details on the left and Revell kit 3H seat on the right. The True Details seat has another shape and is not so high as the Revell one. When adding some details like seat straps and so on to the Revell seat, I think it will be the better choice. (will be done later). 

STEP 3
The main instrument panel of the mk.6 is provided as part #13. You may drill out the instruments, create the individual dials and plates. But overall is will be very dark. 
Overall the kits' cockpit is well detailed. 

As I already had purchased a TRUE DETAILS cockpit detail set (NO. 32453 ) for the ECHELON kit, I used this resin set in stead of the Revell parts.  It is noted however that it is not really necessary to use a resin set as the Revell parts are also good. 

    True Details set

 

STEPs 4+5
The overall colour of the Hunter cockpit is "black" as common for fighter types of that period. A dark grey/black mix was used including drybrushing to show of the detail and to prevent a "coal hole". (obviously do not fit the seat yet). I did not fit part #15 until later. 

STEP 6
I filled up the hole in part #19 for the RNeth AF Hunter mk.6. Assemble as shown. 

STEP 7
The nose gear unfortunately needs to be fitted to be a strong assembly. Add a piece a card to close the gear well.

NOTE: you may open up the gunports as you wish in part #21. Look at pictures of the particular Hunter you want to model.  See also step 53. 

STEP 8
Assemble, but leave instrument cover #20 for later. 

STEPs 9, 10 and 11
The internal intake is a very nice feature. Fill the ejector pin marks in parts #25 + 26, paint and assemble as shown. 

                       drawing : Revell

STEP 12
Assemble as shown, make sure to add weight. 

Skip STEP 13 for later on. 

STEP 14
Rear fuselage can be assembled, make a cut in the lower rudder edged to show it better.

STEPs 15 - 17
Assemble the wing as shown. Cut off the indicated flap part moulded on the lower wing trailing edge. You will notice that Revell provides you with a couple of new flaps which is correct for earlier versions (mk.4, F.mk.6 etc). 


IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTION:
The openings for the inner pylons (see STEP 43 -46) for the 100 gallons tanks are too far outboard and should be positioned 2 mm and in parallel with the leading edge in 1/32 scale more inboard! This will improve the look of the Hunter model.
Make new holes and fill up the incorrect holes. 

Also, the wing sawtooth should extend 4 mm more inboard as compared to that on the kit. I added this extension on both wing halves with card and putty. 

STEP 18
This is a very important stage in the model construction. Do this step in two parts!
First join the rear fuselage from step 14 to the front section of step 8 . 

DO NOT FIT WING HALVES YET!

STEPs 19,20
Assemble as shown. The correct large diameter mk.6 exhaust is provided with this kit. 

Next....
Sand and putty the whole fuselage with exhaust + main + front sections as needed now as you can now easily handle the fuselage. 

The overall fuselage is now ready for further taking on the wing halves.

Refer to Revell instruction STEP 18 to assemble the wing to the fuselage. You will find that it may be necessary to cut off some of the plastic thickness sligthly on the insides of the parts on the forward bend edges of the wing intake gloves to get a snug fit. I also had to remove 1 mm on the rear wing root junction.
The inner intake can be snugly glued  into the wing intake gloves.

STEP 21, 22
Assemble stabilizers as shown, but I had to thin down the attachement lips. On the outside edges you may need some filler on the edges.(Do not fit yet to the main assembly). 

STEP 23
Assemble the upper spine, no hole drilling needed. I left off the stabilizers until later.

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