Revell 1/32 Hawker Hurricane MK1

[stona]

The Hurricane is coming along nicely. I also built the Revell Ju88. I found the kit a bit schizophrenic. The large parts fitted extremely well but some of the smaller bits and pieces needed a bit of fettling. I had the same undercarriage issues as Dave. If you want the external bomb racks they are available aftermarket. I'm not at home and can't remember who does them,if you can't find them I can look for you later.

There are some good images of the aircraft that Revell based the kit on here.

JU88.net

And here's my build.

http://www.scale-models.co.uk/planes-helicopters/8617-ju88-next-line.html

Cheers

Steve

[Vaughan]

Hi there Steve

Thanks for the links, your JU88 looks fantastic I think I'm going to struggle big time to get anywhere near the quality of your build it looks very impressive. I'm looking forward to building mine but it wont be for a while as I have to finish the Hurricane, the BF109G6 early version and start on the Trumpeter 1/32 Bearcat F8F-1B that I got for my birthday back in March although looking at your build I might leave the Bearcat till last.

Vaughan

[Vaughan]

Hi Steve I don't know if your still about but could do with some advice regarding using model colour gloss as it keeps clogging up my airbrush despite using different quantities of model colour thinner medium. Can I use screen wash or something similar?

Vaughan.

[stona]

Sorry Vaughan,I don't use that one. Hopefully someone who does will be along.

Cheers

Steve

[Vaughan]

Hi all

I have applied a gloss varnish coat of model colour( went on really badly airbrush kept clogging up so not very smooth) and then started on the decals. Going on well although the placement on the fuselage has not gone to plan. I put the roundel in the wrong place so this meant that the letters are also not right.

I have also made the ultimate faux par with the underside of the Hurricane the black wing section is on the wrong side and the decals are already down. When I was painting I had the chart round the wrong way don't Know if this is to do with the fact that I'm dyslexic (thank got for spell checks) I get my left and right mixed up as well as transposing numbers. Anyway will plod on and pay more attention next time.

Vaughan

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[Vaughan]

Hi guys I've got the final bits and pieces to do. Arial mast is on and arial wire is partially fixed. Final decals to propeller blades the whole plane has has had a coat of matt varnish. Apart from some weathering i.e exhaust stains I'm almost there.

Thanks everyone for your advice painting.

Vaughan

[Vaughan]

Hi all here are some images so far just got to do some exhaust staining and I think all is done.

Vaughan

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[Vaughan]

Exhaust stains

Hi all i think we're there. I've done the exhaust staining not my strong point but I think it's ok. Vaughan

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[yak face]

fantastic job vaughan, this really makes into a great looking model. top work , cheers tony

[AlanG]

Lovely job Vaughan

[Vaughan]

Hi Tony, Allyne thanks for your complements. This one was a bit of a struggle as you know I had all those problems with my airbrush. Thanks again. I'm now working on the BF109G6 so you should see some progress there.

Vaughan

[colin m]

I like this loads, it looks like a very nice finish, good paint and good decals. Nice job.

Colin M.......

[Vaughan]

Hi Colin

Thanks for your comments. Just started a new model a Vintage Revell kit from 1969, 1/32 Grumman Wildcat will post my progress in under construction tomorrow.

Vaughan

[Gern]

Hi Vaughan. I've read your comments about the decal placement and the fact you put the black on the wrong wing. These things happen to everyone from time to time so I shouldn't let it keep you awake at night!

Tell you what though. That looks really nice and although I'm no expert on Hurris - it sure looks like one to me!

Gern

[Vaughan]

Hi Dave

Thanks for that, the thing is that you want to get things just right but it did come out ok in the end and yes your right it does look like a Hurricane so I'm pleased.

Vaughan