Darby Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 After a canopy disaster and awaiting a vac replacement I got home yesterday and managed to get it fitted this morning. Forward part used from the kit and still looks a little messy in places. Also looks like the framing is missing paint but it's actually silver chipping and the light doing that. And I lost my grab handles, that's why they're missing. I know the kit has it's inaccuracies and the hub has been described as a 'vile travesty' elsewhere on here but to be honest I'm more interested in the amount of breadcrumbs on your average fish finger. I used the three spoke 'alloys' as they look 'a little more sporty' so before anybody decides to point these out save your typing and references as I'm not interested in the slightest. And yes, the underside light is amber in colour. Pastels used in the panel lines to highlight. One point to note; the leading edge lights, one fitted perfectly one needed fettling and blending Humbrol paints were 31/123/90. The engine cowl popped as I was handling it for phots but hey ho. It's a model not a museum piece. It will go together will a little patience and tweaking. I have the Airfix one now and a load of spare Italeri decals for it to start next. Oh and here's some rivets for those who like that sort of thing 31 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Good job, nicely finished. Are you moving straight on to the Airfix Sea Hurricane or lashing into something else first? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propforward Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Cracking job - nice one! Looks really excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Looks like a Hurricane, and a good one at that. Nice rivets, too! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Grey Beema said: Good job, nicely finished. Are you moving straight on to the Airfix Sea Hurricane or lashing into something else first? I've got a 1/350 SMS Emden on the go where I work down in Cornwall-land during the week. But I will be starting the Airfix one here either later today or tomorrow 10 minutes ago, Spitfire31 said: Looks like a Hurricane, and a good one at that. Nice rivets, too! Kind regards, Joachim Wasn't sure which rivets to include. There are so many types and sizes to choose from. Thanks for the comments chaps. Edited August 5, 2017 by Darby addendum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killingholme Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 14 rivets. What do I win??! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLurker Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Tsk, tsk. Not enough rivets 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 I gave that a 'like' as much for your text as your lovely Sea Hurri Darby - top job!! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Hi Darby, you did yourself proud with the chrome painting of your outstanding rivets! Congrats!!! I am not too sure why the sea Hurricane photos got mixed up with your rivets' RFI, but it is actually quite gorgeous looking. Nowhere near as art deco as your rivets, but not bad at all. I was told Cornwall's weather is fantastic, so I will grace its countryside in late November. Do you think I have been conned? Great show JR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 25 minutes ago, jean said: Hi Darby, you did yourself proud with the chrome painting of your outstanding rivets! Congrats!!! I am not too sure why the sea Hurricane photos got mixed up with your rivets' RFI, but it is actually quite gorgeous looking. Nowhere near as art deco as your rivets, but not bad at all. I was told Cornwall's weather is fantastic, so I will grace its countryside in late November. Do you think I have been conned? Great show JR Cheers Jean, The rivets do look rather nice, wish I could claim myself the lovely finish on them. Cornwall in November? Dear God. A few days ago I could only see 100yds in fog/rain/drizzle/toads etc. and that's in the middle of summer. It'll certainly be different form Rhodesia. Whereabouts in Cornwall-land are you going to. I would recommend going to Truro and visit Martin in T7 Models. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) Hi Darby, well tidy Hurricane. Rivet counters,they are about as much use as a chocolate teapot. Edited August 5, 2017 by celt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) 17 hours ago, Darby said: Cheers Jean, The rivets do look rather nice, wish I could claim myself the lovely finish on them. Cornwall in November? Dear God. A few days ago I could only see 100yds in fog/rain/drizzle/toads etc. and that's in the middle of summer. It'll certainly be different form Rhodesia. Whereabouts in Cornwall-land are you going to. I would recommend going to Truro and visit Martin in T7 Models. Hi Darby, just a silly question: what are these rivets for? They look rather heavy duty, shine notwithstanding...Re Cornwall-land a good friend of ours used to live in Liskeard and has now moved some 20 mn drive away. I like that countryside, to be honest. It will sure make a difference from Southern Rhodesia, but what a pleasure to get away when the ambient temperature is in the upper 40s... And I wish you'd stop tempting the weakling that I am by not mentioning T7 Models any more. I plan to visit Mrs. Hannants in Colinsdale while in London, and that is likely to set me back a fair whack... Having said that, if I happen to drive through Truro.... Acta est fabula, plaudite... Great Hurricane JR Edited August 6, 2017 by jean 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 That's one smartly turned out Hurricane. Very nice build - not tee bad for an ex-pit village lad, not tee bad at all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Hmm, they're the wrong sort of rivets all 14 of them. Yes I counted them But the Hurricane looks good and if you hadn't pointed out all your 'mistakes'. I would never have noticed. I have to say I laughed at your post. Btw how many bread crumbs are on a fish finger. I need to know? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) Before any one asks..... they are snap head rivets Dick Oh ... nice Hurricane by the way. Edited August 6, 2017 by jenko 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 On 05/08/2017 at 0:59 PM, Darby said: Oh and here's some rivets for those who like that sort of thing Goddamit Darby....not enough rivets old bean. Seriously though she looks like a fine Kite to me and some nice wear and tear markings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Lovely job! Better than mine (damn it!). I went for the spoked wheels for exactly the same reason, great minds think alike – and ours do too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Prisoners. You are not taking them. Nice to see your work as always Darbs, especially a handsome maritime Hurri. Bravo. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 6 hours ago, noelh said: Hmm, they're the wrong sort of rivets all 14 of them. Yes I counted them But the Hurricane looks good and if you hadn't pointed out all your 'mistakes'. I would never have noticed. I have to say I laughed at your post. Btw how many bread crumbs are on a fish finger. I need to know? 1642 for Haddock, 1648 for Cod, 1654 for Salmon. This depends on which production run at a given time of the day. The average during the forenoon for all three equates to 1650 whilst during the afternoon may peak at 1768. Photos can be found in the Imperial Fish Finger Museum. The amalgamation of individual crumbs into conglomerate larger ones also need to be considered. This will depend on the humidity of the production surroundings. A higher humidity means a larger and more frequent occurrence whilst humidity below 64% generally has an occurrence of 1:5 conglomerations. Sounds impressive for something I've just typed as I went along.. 2 hours ago, TheBaron said: Prisoners. You are not taking them. Nice to see your work as always Darbs, especially a handsome maritime Hurri. Bravo. Tony Any prisoners I do take are forced to eat rivets. A fish finger can be earned for good behaviour. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 14 tasty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Hello Darby, Very nice sailor's Hurricane ! I really like her painted and weathered that way ! Congratulations I really had a laugh reading your text especially the counting of bread crumbs. So, it's the Italeri one ? Look very good to me, can't wait the way you gonna build the Airfix one ! Congratulations ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intruder503 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 5 hours ago, Darby said: Photos can be found in the Imperial Fish Finger Museum. Never trust a museum piece unless it's verified as a true, untouched specimen. You know how those restoration project managers just make educated guesses as to accuracy!! On a serous note, nice Sea Hurricane!! Fantastic job!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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