Darby Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I just bought one of those today. That Hawk will look good as a 736 bird if aftermarket is available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wafu_vasco Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) Finished! Here's the proud little fellow with his first completed project! I hadn't even finished taking the photos when I was hit with "Dad, can we start the Hawk now?" Ready for Inspection link: Edited September 10, 2017 by wafu_vasco 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Lovely job Leo,fantastic build.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wafu_vasco Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 Nearly forgot to post this picture! The whole point of the entire process! 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 That's a really lovely looking Hurricane Leo - & looks right at home up there on your ceiling! Well done to you - & to dad for his help & encouragement - keep at it!! What great enjoyment & memories this thread has given! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Excellent Hurricane Leo looking forward to seeing the Hawk 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Very nicely done Leo. It looks great hanging from the ceiling, which is where all mine went for many years! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Leo that Hurricane is lovely It looks very fine up there on the ceiling You built it very well, thank you for sharing the job with us 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Takes me back 40 years! Great to see youngsters having fun continuing the hobby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Leo.. EXEMPLARY build and what a fantastic build young man. Keep doing that and I am very sure your modeling will become even more SUPER. SUPERB builds. Nice smile too .you look happy with modeling. Better than gadgets! Rock on Leo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I'm glad to see that Leo is pleased with the kits (sorry about the Hurricane, it's not a great kit). I'd recommend the recent Airfix Spitfire Mk1 and MkXIX. Although they ain't cheap, they're pretty simple builds (certainly easier than the Hurricane) and, well, they're Spitfires... what boy doesn't like Spitfires. Also, some of the old Hasegawa kits are worth looking into, if you get them cheap. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Great result!🌟🌟🌟 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventora3300 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 On 02/09/2017 at 20:53, yarvelling said: And here's my last brush-painted 1/72 scale Hurricane (Airfix kit)........ just to show that an airbrush isn't always needed at this scale I used Humbrol flat brushes from a a brush-pack to make this one.... the flat brushes make the difference though for getting a smooth finish... I agree on the flat brushes for the larger areas - I still don't feel the need to move on to the airbrushes, although that is probably because I'm still doing the raised panel line / rivets kits. I can see me changing brushes regularly though because I think they start to bunch eventually with less than thorough cleaning. Great build thread and first class input from the 'Britmodellers' as usual. Regards, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Onkey Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Cracking model, young Leo- what a great first effort, and produced in less time than it takes me to just get the decals on! 4 hours ago, Ventora3300 said: I can see me changing brushes regularly though because I think they start to bunch eventually with less than thorough cleaning. This stuff isn't cheap, but it is absolutely brilliant for cleaning paintbrushes; even ones you think are way too far gone. It also lasts quite a long time as you don't use much per clean. https://www.jacksonsart.com/the-masters-brush-cleaner-and-preserver-30ml?channable=e17573.NDU4MTA&___store=jacksonsart_en&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIie-Suaid1gIV7ZTtCh1jSgwpEAQYASABEgLZo_D_BwE You can get it from many suppliers, I think I got my last lot from Amazon. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPuente54 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 A great build, Leo! You've done a superb job on painting and building. I look forward to your Hawk! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propforward Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Superb! An excellent build - well done Leo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlad74 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 well well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Great stuff. Although must add the ceiling looks a little bare, and the Hurricane needs some company...more more more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Superb, Leo; I wish my first model had been half as good as that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Great to see this project from start to finish - and what a finish! The final product looks great! Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Great RFI thread too, but the size of the photo files are doing in my little phone ! Never mind, it's all good stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Great job Leo - I'd be very pleased with that finish! I used to hang my models from the ceiling when I was young and I'm doing the same now... great display and fun having them 'in action'! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) On 9/2/2017 at 11:56 AM, wafu_vasco said: He tells me that he doesn't want to have to save up for ages between kits so low price is good, and that also he thinks the painting is the most fun part so quicker and easier build also gets the thumbs up from him. He still seems adamant to pursue the plan of a A6M in white. The build has slowed a little as enthusiasms has wained just a touch with the realisation that all colours need at least two coats to look half decent. Well Leo, having to do multiple coats puts me off, too! (cue Old Codger voice:) "When I was your age..." paint covered well in one go, but alas many companies have now "formulated for airbrush". Tell your Dad that you are interested in checking out airbrushing! And there may be some other paint lines that do better with brush painting. (I actually rather like the paints that come with those starter sets.) While I'm far from being "an expert", using the right brush for the job can help, too. As for white Zeros, if that's the way you want to do it, go ahead. It is a lovely design, and sometimes it is fun just to enjoy an airplane for its own sake, without worrying about perfectly capturing "historical accuracy" (and if that matters too, I'm pretty sure that you can find an example, perhaps captured, that was in fact painted white). Oh, by the way, if you resort to "rattle cans", be careful- they tend to put out a lot of paint, which can mess up your model. While it is expensive (to put it mildly), I've had good results with Tamiya spray cans so far. bob p.s. Oops, once again I commented on a post in the thread, and forgot that there were more pages to read! p.p.s. That picture of you looking up at the Hurri- THAT'S what it's all about! (Well, that and the fun of the process, too.) Edited September 12, 2017 by gingerbob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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