Brad Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) This is a nice little kit. The Belgian markings offer a nice change of pace to RAF markings and the decals settle down nicely under some Mr Mark decal fluid. I had read of some issues fitting the fuselage to the wing, but some clamping solved any problem there and the fit is actually quite good. I've been buying quite a few of these new Airfix kits and I'm quite pleased with them. Edited June 19, 2017 by Brad 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Nice job on that Brad, they do go together quite nicely I reckon, I've done two of them, though I did find the 2nd one, took a bit more fettling in the wing fuselage jon than the 1st one. Nothing too bad though, just a bit of scraping with a scalpel blade on the underside of the wing fillet where it sits on the top of the wing. I like the look of that, I've a Belgian one to do too sometime & yours looks the goods. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil5208 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Nicely done, the belgum scheme looks good. I also like the latest from Airfix, Typhoon is being built atm and I've just picked up the bf110. Hopefully they will do the Hurricane mk2c/d soon in 1/72 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Very nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 She's a beauty, nice job Brad Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Great looking build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) A nice change from the norm to see those markings. Edited June 19, 2017 by Darby spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Nice choice of scheme, That's a really nicely built and painted Hurricane. Best regards TonyT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 A refreshing change, Brad!!!! Very nice. You've held up the honour of the "Gentleman's scale" perfectly! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 That looks really good Brad. Very neat paintwork. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Very impressive! Is that the kit canopy? If so, you've got a great fit there too. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Hawkers finest done well tidy,well tidy indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Wow! Nice work. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Great looking Hurricane Brad! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Gosh that looks good! Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin1967 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Lovely build Brad, looks terrific in Belgian markings too - More please. Can I tempt you to build an Airfix 1/72 Fairey Battle in Belgian markings to sit along side in the cabinet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Smashing job! Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 On 6/20/2017 at 5:25 AM, johnd said: Very impressive! Is that the kit canopy? If so, you've got a great fit there too. John. Yes it's the kit canopy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 12 hours ago, Colin1967 said: Lovely build Brad, looks terrific in Belgian markings too - More please. Can I tempt you to build an Airfix 1/72 Fairey Battle in Belgian markings to sit along side in the cabinet? I don't have a Battle kit, but I'm going to a second hand sale on Saturday that has a lot of older models in it, I will keep and eye out for one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin1967 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 7 hours ago, Brad said: I don't have a Battle kit, but I'm going to a second hand sale on Saturday that has a lot of older models in it, I will keep and eye out for one. Good news and good luck in your search for one, you can also get new Belgian decals for it from Kora Models too. Enjoy the kit sale too, regards Colin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) 22 hours ago, Colin1967 said: Can I tempt you to build an Airfix 1/72 Fairey Battle in Belgian markings to sit along side in the cabinet? Oh yes, I always like that. I built one when it first came out. Martin Edited June 21, 2017 by RidgeRunner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Thanks for showing one very nicely done Hurricane and with Belgian markings that is. A pity all of these were destroyed on the ground, not able to "prove themselves". And it's a shame that the Hurricane is not really recognized for it's role in the Battle of Britain (among others). Mine (2) are still in the stash. My father keeps nagging "when will you build a belgian plane". Well, 1/72 has become quite small for my "taste" (cough). Airfix newly tooled 1/48 P40 was a joy to build (still got to paint it) so such a ragwing Hurricane, Gladiator or Battle should have some appeal to many of us , please Airfix ..mmmh? Well can't pray too much for a Fairey Fox too, but that would be way too optimistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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