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1/72 Hurricane......fini...........

May 12 2009 at 10:14 PM

(Login Allan31)
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from IP address 99.36.0.156

When we build these little things, we get a chance to really look at the aircraft. I have never before appreciated the tough, rugged good looks of the Hurricane. The Spitfire is a beauty but the Hurricane has the lines and looks of a fighter through and through.

I think this is a good way to start my ABABoBGB. No aftermarket resin or brass just do what can be done with materials on the desk. My own Vac canopy, I did use aftermarket decals but only the fuselage roundels, all others are from the kit.

Airfix 1/72 Hurricane Mk I. Polish 303 Squadron. "RF-C" is said to have been been flown by Sgt. Eugeniusz Szaposznikow. Known as his "lucky aircraft" in the Battle of Britain, 1940.

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The obligatory bottom shot with wheel well detail

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My cockpit shows up better than I thought it would. My decals for the framing didn't work on the curved surface. Good old fashioned brush painted here.

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I am going to experiment with softer leads to get darker panel lines on dark upper colored camo.

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I had HUGE fun with building this aircraft and BIGGER HUGE FUN with the Airfix GB overall.

Thanks All,
Allan

This message has been edited by Allan31 from IP address 99.39.171.41 on Jul 25, 2009 5:51 PM
This message has been edited by Allan31 from IP address 99.30.126.242 on May 14, 2009 6:33 PM
This message has been edited by Allan31 from IP address 99.36.0.156 on May 12, 2009 10:30 PM

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Brilliant...Bloody Brilliant!!!! (n/t) - Richard Faulkner on May 12, 2009, 11:14 PM

Thank you..............n/t - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 4:14 PM

Came out quite nice, good job n/t - Malcolm McKay on May 13, 2009, 1:58 AM

Thanks, got the sight right?........n/t - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 4:15 PM

A great build! n/t - Pete Morrison on May 13, 2009, 2:54 AM

Thank you..............n/t - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 4:15 PM

Looks great, well done...n/t - Doug Kellett on May 13, 2009, 3:13 AM

Thank you..............n/t - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 4:16 PM

I concur with you about the look of the Hurri. - Massimo LaCivita on May 13, 2009, 5:25 AM

Thanks Massimo, I was SO surprised to find out... - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 4:19 PM

some reasons as to the Poles sucess in the BoB - Troy Smith on May 18, 2009, 9:33 PM

Another fine build Allan! - Christopher Brown on May 13, 2009, 6:23 AM

Thank you..............n/t - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 4:20 PM

Allan,this is great modeling.. - Pete Mortlock on May 13, 2009, 8:29 AM

Thanks Pete, glad you like.............n/t - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 4:21 PM

A fine job on the Hurricane I enjoyed following along n/t., - Paul Gibbons on May 13, 2009, 9:00 AM

Thank you..............n/t - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 4:21 PM

GREAT looking Hurricane, but if your looking for the pilot.... - Greg in OK on May 13, 2009, 9:18 AM

Thank you..............n/t - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 5:35 PM

Re: 1/72 Hurricane......fini........... - Han Krol on May 13, 2009, 10:44 AM

I was just comparing Airfix109 to Hasagawa I built a few years ago.... - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 5:38 PM

Lovely, fantastic subtle weathering as well n/t - Neil Scrimgeour on May 13, 2009, 11:13 AM

Thank you..............n/t - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 5:38 PM

Proper job! - Nick Millman on May 13, 2009, 11:25 AM

It was kit #02042, Mk I/II.... - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 5:41 PM

Full marks, Allan... - Bill Retoff on May 13, 2009, 11:32 AM

Yes Bill, what great fun we've had........ - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 5:44 PM

Great Job! Question..... - Jay on May 13, 2009, 12:43 PM

Thanks Jay, see above post....... - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 5:45 PM

Nice!! - Rick Reinbott on May 13, 2009, 3:06 PM

Loved it, thanks,..............n/t - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 5:46 PM

Really great build ! - William De Coster on May 13, 2009, 3:22 PM

Thanks William, so am I....... - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 5:50 PM

Re: Hurricane... - Denie on May 13, 2009, 5:59 PM

Bravo Denie !!!........ - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 5:58 PM

Good looking Hurricane Allan..............nt - Erik_H on May 13, 2009, 9:05 PM

Thank you..............n/t - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 5:58 PM

What can I say Allan... - Victor Scheuerman on May 14, 2009, 10:59 AM

Thanks muchly Vic...... - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 5:59 PM

That flat out looks right. - Daryl J. on May 14, 2009, 6:26 PM

Thanks Daryl, glad you like it.......n/t - Allan Buttrick on May 14, 2009, 6:30 PM

Bloody Fantastic! - Lachie Mierisch on Jul 4, 2009, 8:47 AM

Nice work - Richard Kern on Jul 28, 2009, 10:40 PM

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