NealParkes Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Hi everyone, Here is my Ready For Inspection for this little kit, it has taken me a while to get there but i finally finished the build and I have taken the time to get some decent photos of it. The build thread can be found here and you are more than welcome to go and have a look at it. I decided to pose this in flight so wanted to do something different to the usual hang it from the ceiling with cotton thread, so I made a little vignette base and popped the Hurricane on some acrylic rod. I am quite happy with the end result even though it is far from perfect. The paints used were a combination of xtracrylix and vallejo model air. I use some aftermarket decals from xtraddecal and I used some oils for a pin wash and also some Flory Models grime wash. Anyway that is enough waffle from me here are the photos: 1/72 Matchbox Huricane Mk.1 photo 4 by Neal, on Flickr 1/72 Matchbox Huricane Mk.1 photo 5 by Neal, on Flickr 1/72 Matchbox Huricane Mk.1 photo 8 by Neal, on Flickr 1/72 Matchbox Huricane Mk.1 photo 10 by Neal, on Flickr 1/72 Matchbox Huricane Mk.1 photo 13 by Neal, on Flickr 1/72 Matchbox Huricane Mk.1 photo 14 by Neal, on Flickr 1/72 Matchbox Huricane Mk.1 photo 15 by Neal, on Flickr Please feel free to give me your opinion and what could be improved. Thanks for looking. Neal 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Hi Neal ironically, even though in your WIP you mentioned that you were not bothered the kit is a Mk.IIc, the serial you have picked, BG707, was infact a Mk.IIb, not a Mk.I, so you are closer than you think! Very dramatic presentation, has come very well. cheers T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Nice one, Neal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 7 minutes ago, Troy Smith said: Hi Neal ironically, even though in your WIP you mentioned that you were not bothered the kit is a Mk.IIc, the serial you have picked, BG707, was infact a Mk.IIb, not a Mk.I, so you are closer than you think! Very dramatic presentation, has come very well. cheers T Interesting, it would seem that Model Art Decals System got their research wrong then as they specify that BG707 is a Mk.1. scalmates show it that way too. Oh well so long it looks ok I'm happy either way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Block 4/G, Fourth Gloster Produced Block Serial Range BG674 - BG723 (50), BG737 - BG771 (35), BG783 - BG832 (50), BG844 - BG888 (45), BG901 - BG920 (20), BG933 - BG977 (45), BG990 - BG999 (10), BH115 - BH154 (40), BH167 - BH201 (35), BH215 - BH264 (50), BH277 - BH296 (20), BH312 - BH361 (50) Total 450 The fourth production block manufactured by Gloster Aircraft Limited at Brockworth, Gloucestershire. Powered by Rolls-Royce Merlin XX engines. The aircraft were delivered between September, 1941 and December, 1941. The average rate of production was 4-5 aircraft per day. the photo of BG707 is on page 87 of Hurricane at War 2 the rest of the sheet are Mk.I's 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin1967 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Nice one Neal ! Love the build, finish off it and the decal choice. More please Regards Colin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Like it. mostly the dynamic pic n°13. Regards Manuel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Hi Neal, I like the way you've displayed the Hurricane – a very nice model with a nice base. May I ask how you bent the perspex/acrylic rod without it crazing? Did you apply heat and bend (I did check the WIP)? Many thanks, David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 1 minute ago, Dazey said: Hi Neal, I like the way you've displayed the Hurricane – a very nice model with a nice base. May I ask how you bent the perspex/acrylic rod without it crazing? Did you apply heat and bend (I did check the WIP)? Many thanks, David Sorry i didn't include that in the WIP, it is a very simple operation. I used the oven heated to about 120-150°C, I placed the rod on a old teatowel and put that on a old baking tray. I then popped it in for about 5 minutes or so, then straight out and onto a chopping board where i used a bowl as a template to get the bend. I hope that makes sense for you. Neal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Hi Neal, Thanks for the method. Is that temperature hot enough for the rod to droop/bend with its own weight, or do you still need to force it? I have a few lengths of rod with varying width, so I'll have to experiment a bit. Regards, David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 I had no problems at all it was easy to bend, if you can get the rod to be propped up against one side of the tray then you'll see when it starts to sag at that moment it is good to bend. And I forgot a good pair of gloves is recommended as it is bloody well hot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 I could only see this on my phone last night, so came lookiong for it on the PC as it looked worthy of a second, better look & by crikey, it is, thats just a bit nice all around. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Wonderful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 11 hours ago, NealParkes said: I had no problems at all it was easy to bend, if you can get the rod to be propped up against one side of the tray then you'll see when it starts to sag at that moment it is good to bend. And I forgot a good pair of gloves is recommended as it is bloody well hot! Thanks for the clarification/warning. Will have to give it a try. D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Who cares what mark/serial it is? It's a Matchbox kit and it scrubbed up well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Model aircraft diorama 😏 of the month, really great looking and interesting 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 23 minutes ago, Gerrardandrews said: Model aircraft diorama 😏 of the month, really great looking and interesting 😊 I don't think it is that worthy in my opinion, but thank you so much for the nice comment!! It is very much appreciated. Neal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 You got maximum from this old kit. Unusual decal option and beautiful presentation. Regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealParkes Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Thank you all for the very kind feedback, I must say I did not expect so many positive comments, I'm really chuffed! Hopefully my next build will be even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 On 6/11/2017 at 0:53 PM, Darby said: Who cares what mark/serial it is? It's a Matchbox kit and it scrubbed up well. Exactly and it is always great to see a nice bit of Matchbox. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 On 2017-6-11 at 12:53, Darby said: Who cares what mark/serial it is? It's a Matchbox kit and it scrubbed up well. 2 hours ago, old thumper said: Exactly and it is always great to see a nice bit of Matchbox. First - I do, the poor old Hurricane suffers from 'not being a Spitfire' and if you painted up a Spitfire IX in BoB markings and hadn't done it as one from the film you'd have lots of head shaking. Why shouldn't the Hurricane get similar respect (or more!) Second - I though Neal maybe interested to know by happenstance that he'd got closer than he thought Third - that the decal manufacturer has made an error. I'd have still thought it was a great bit of creative modelling if he'd picked one of the other 3 schemes on the sheet which are Mk.I's, and not made the other comments, which were made for the above reasons, and perhaps will be of interest and use to other members. made me look at the model again as well, still bloomin' great! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Gotta love a matchbox kit that look's that good! Great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Nicely built and presented. Very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Brilliant job Neal and a great presentation - puts my 'wheels up' effort to shame 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Very dramatic in every sense and a wonderful weathering job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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