Airfix 1:72 Hawker Hurricane Mk.1 (fabric wing)

[Eric Mc]

That's the one.

[johnS2000]

dr_gn said:

Sure, but it ain't pretty:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

To be fair it's probably the best overall result of the three Airfix new tools I've built, and I believe some of the kit errors - I might have mentioned in passing - have now been corrected.

Thanks dr ! read that ! and yes , it got a bit intense !

Got to go and look see if mine is a good one or not

[johnS2000]

Eric Mc said:

There is a lovely recentish build of that 109E on Britmodellers.

Thanks Eric

The problem I'm having now is looking at these builds and comparing them to my poor efforts and actually gathering the nerve to put some batteries in the camera and take some pics to post up

[Eric Mc]

Don't be put off by the excellence of others. It never stops me

[johnS2000]

OK . Apologies for the pics ! I was in a hurry .

First up is the first 1/72 scale I've done for 50!! yes 50 yrs !! the new tool Typhoon .

Considering it was brush painted and I'm presently recovering from an op on both hands I was quite pleased with this one
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[johnS2000]

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As you can see from my make shift spray booth I do have an air brush ?(Iwata CR Revolution with both .5 and .3 needle/nozzle's) which I am slowly getting to grips with on a couple of "works in progress".

Severn class life boat .



Mustang.



And a 1/12 scale 1930's Bentley which is proving very challenging due to poor moulding .

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All tips gratefully received and thanks for looking.

John.

[Eric Mc]

Good efforts.

The old Airfix Blenheim is well past its sell by date so your build is not that bad considering.

But you should really post pics of your own models on a thread started by you rather than on someone else's. Otherwise this thread will deviate from its original purpose.

[johnS2000]

I'll do that although dr said he'd be interested.

[dr_gn]

johnS2000 said:

I'll do that although dr said he'd be interested.

I don't mind you posting other stuff here - mine's finished now, so that's that. If you want to start specific threads for your individual builds, it might benefit you in case you want to ask specific questions or whatever.

Considering these are effectively your first models, and you have had problems with your hands, they are pretty good - especially the dogfight double.

In my opinion - and it depends entirely on the view of the modeller - they would all benefit from a light coat of matt varnish. Glossy finishes tend to reduce contrast between colours and reflections can be distracting and unrealistic at small scales, especially on military subjects. I use Humbrol #49 Matt Acrylic varnish spray applied right at the end of the build. If you decide to try it, apply it in VERY light coats - you don't need much, and you MUST mask transparent parts before you spray, otherwise they will look like frosted glass.

[johnS2000]

I'll tone them down a bit with some Vallejo Matt I have after I've had a go at some panel line wash / weathering .

[dr_gn]

Went to the Airfix lecture this evening - very good, one of the best RAeS lectures I've attended in fact.

Mildly amusing when the audience was asked if anyone had just built a Mk1 Hurricane with dodgy wheels and incorrect wing detail with a build log on Britmodeller/Pistonheads. I was therefore quickly identified as a trouble maker, and all my questions appeared to have been answered before getting a chance to ask them.

We had a chance to look at the new 1:48 Gnat, 1:72 Dornier 17, and the 1:72 Supermarine Swift. I will definitely be getting the Swift which looks to have excellent surface details. Not sure about the Dornier though.

The presenter almost managed to convince me that a new-tool Defiant isn't on the way. Almost

[mcdjl]

I thought about that, I think it might be repeated closer to home for me in a month or two. I went to an imeche talk on motorsport by the boss of donington instead.

[Eric Mc]

I went to a similar lecture at the Farnborough Branch of the RAes - in 2011.

The talks are well worthwhile.

They may be doing a talk or two at Scalemodelworld the weekend after next.

[ottovonskidmark]

Thankyou for a great thread. I’m halfway through this kit and just saw you point out the ejector pin marks in the wheel wells! bks! I’ve missed them. I can concur about all the fit issues and I am currently filling away.

I was looking forward to a straightforward build and I am disappointed at this “new tool”.

I wonder if the Arma hurricane would pique your interest.

[dr_gn]

ottovonskidmark said:

Thankyou for a great thread. I’m halfway through this kit and just saw you point out the ejector pin marks in the wheel wells! bks! I’ve missed them. I can concur about all the fit issues and I am currently filling away.

I was looking forward to a straightforward build and I am disappointed at this “new tool”.

I wonder if the Arma hurricane would pique your interest.

No problem. I'm not sure I'll be building another Hurricane anytime soon, they don't particularly inspire me tbh.

Re. your disappointment - it's often the case that when these "New Tool" kits are released, there's a load of praise heaped on them, but there are sometimes annoying issues for those who actually build them.

[Ayahuasca]

dr_gn said:

ottovonskidmark said:

Thankyou for a great thread. I’m halfway through this kit and just saw you point out the ejector pin marks in the wheel wells! bks! I’ve missed them. I can concur about all the fit issues and I am currently filling away.

I was looking forward to a straightforward build and I am disappointed at this “new tool”.

I wonder if the Arma hurricane would pique your interest.

No problem. I'm not sure I'll be building another Hurricane anytime soon, they don't particularly inspire me tbh.

Re. your disappointment - it's often the case that when these "New Tool" kits are released, there's a load of praise heaped on them, but there are sometimes annoying issues for those who actually build them.

I wonder if anyone has built every mark of Spitfire in 1:72? From the That would indeed be a challenge. From K5054 to the last.

[ottovonskidmark]

Tbh I’ve just got back into modelling. I bought some kits at the hobbycraft Black Friday event dirt cheap. Kind of practice kits. I have noticed that ancient kits are still reboxed as in the 1/48 Revell spitfire. This was a turd of a kit that even had “made in China” moulded on the starboard aileron!

Thing is, I loved building it and it turned out ok. Learned a lot about techniques and your threads are excellent at giving me inspiration.

Thanks again.

[dr_gn]

Ayahuasca said:

dr_gn said:

ottovonskidmark said:

Thankyou for a great thread. I’m halfway through this kit and just saw you point out the ejector pin marks in the wheel wells! bks! I’ve missed them. I can concur about all the fit issues and I am currently filling away.

I was looking forward to a straightforward build and I am disappointed at this “new tool”.

I wonder if the Arma hurricane would pique your interest.

No problem. I'm not sure I'll be building another Hurricane anytime soon, they don't particularly inspire me tbh.

Re. your disappointment - it's often the case that when these "New Tool" kits are released, there's a load of praise heaped on them, but there are sometimes annoying issues for those who actually build them.

I wonder if anyone has built every mark of Spitfire in 1:72? From the That would indeed be a challenge. From K5054 to the last.

I’m sure someone has! There is a Spitfire SIG at model shows with dozens of them from first to last.

I’m currently buying Spitfire kits for a “2,3,4,5,6” display, based on the number of properties blades of the various types. I think the Spitfire is the only aircraft to have been fitted with that variety of propeller (plus I’ve never seen a model collection depicting the range).

[dr_gn]

ottovonskidmark said:

Tbh I’ve just got back into modelling. I bought some kits at the hobbycraft Black Friday event dirt cheap. Kind of practice kits. I have noticed that ancient kits are still reboxed as in the 1/48 Revell spitfire. This was a turd of a kit that even had “made in China” moulded on the starboard aileron!

Thing is, I loved building it and it turned out ok. Learned a lot about techniques and your threads are excellent at giving me inspiration.

Thanks again.

It’s fairly common for manufacturers to put old kits in new boxes. Revell also sometimes put other manufacturers moulds and brand them as their own (they still produce a lot of Matchbox’ old kits for example). Some are great, some are crap. My advice is always to look for build reviews online before buying.

[JimM169]

dr_gn said:

Cockpit is detail painted and ready for assembly. Just needs some belts and maybe a gunsight making:



And the u/c and radiator parts:



I painted the wheels, but the hubs are a mess, so they will need aftermarket ones - assuming the model justifies the hassle when complete. I'd love to know how these parts got signed off for production:

Doc I know it's going back a bit but can you remember how you weathered the parts to go from shiny silver to worn metal?

Thanks