Lewis95 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Looks good bud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 There's been no movement on the Hurricane. I've looked at it a few times and have fondled a couple other kits, but it's just not there. Hopefully, it will come back with Spring and warmer weather. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 I'm calling this build dead. It's a late Hurricane. This Hurricane has ceased to be. The painting didn't turn out that great and I had to wait to get more to do any corrections. By that time winter was in full swing and I had to close up the basement window, so nothing would freeze, stopping me from using the airbrush. My mojo dropped way off at that point. I had looked at a couple other kits, but nothing grabbed me. This build is now bereft of life. Chris 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 32 minutes ago, dogsbody said: I'm calling this build dead. It's a late Hurricane. This Hurricane has ceased to be. The painting didn't turn out that great and I had to wait to get more to do any corrections. By that time winter was in full swing and I had to close up the basement window, so nothing would freeze, stopping me from using the airbrush. My mojo dropped way off at that point. I had looked at a couple other kits, but nothing grabbed me. Aw, do some brush touch up, get the decals on and finish up the build. Once done the glitches fade, and you can enjoy the model, get some mojo and do something else, remember you've posted pics of your stash Otherwise stick in a box and find something new... That said I've got a few half done ones and not been doing anything recently so know how the mojo ebbs and flows.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Try using water based acrylics next time (Revell Aqua, Humbrol acrylics), that way you can model around the year while waiting like half an hour for the paint to dry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Troy Smith said: Otherwise stick in a box and find something new... That said I've got a few half done ones and not been doing anything recently so know how the mojo ebbs and flows.. It's still in the box. I didn't trash it. I've got an Airfix Beaufort on it's way that I'm going to start as soon as it gets here. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Sorry to hear that Chris - onto the shelf of doom perhaps for later resurrection? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Hi Chris, that's sad news - it was going well. As everyone has said, just put it to one side for a little while and perhaps come back to it in a few weeks, maybe when you're painting something else. It'd be a shame to abandon it completely. I've got five builds ongoing, my two Hurris stood gathering dust for four months, but now I'm doing bits to them while the Spit and Mustang take a rest! Enjoy the Beaufort - it seems like its a winner! Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Understandable and honestly, not something to feel bad about Chris. You could always do what I did with the dh-88 Comet - leave it on the shelf for a year to ripen (which reminds me, there's still an SH Spit mk.V to finish in a drawer) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Well you could always strip it back and use it as a paint mule. Sometimes a build just doesn’t do it, it’s ok to park it. So far in my second modelling life I haven’t abandoned anything I do have one or two shelf queens but nothing serious:) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandie Dinmont Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Hi Chris, I agree with the other comments. It's going far too well to abandon so tuck it away somewhere safe and come back to it when your enthusiasm has rekindled (and hopefully it's a bit warmer!). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VT Red Sox Fan Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 dogsbody, I LOVE this thread--I typically build in 1/72 and really appreciate the effort to achieve spectacular results you have so far--will following and learning with interest--best, Erwin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 4 hours ago, alt-92 said: ripen Perfect terminology! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 Okay! It hasn't been totally abandoned. It's aging in the box. Perhaps it will slowly morph into something more presentable. We'll see. Chris 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) If it’s any consolation I took a break of thirty years on my Glencoe Albatros DIII to DII conversion, but it turned out ok. Edited April 13, 2021 by Marklo 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 38 minutes ago, dogsbody said: Okay! It hasn't been totally abandoned. Yay! 39 minutes ago, dogsbody said: It's aging like fine wine and finer whisky! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelingEdmontonian Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 8:50 AM, dogsbody said: Okay! It hasn't been totally abandoned. It's aging in the box. Perhaps it will slowly morph into something more presentable. We'll see. Chris Hope this makes a comeback some day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 I do have a plan for sometime in the future. I have acquired another kit and will build that, while correcting some of my mistakes I made on this one.. Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 12 minutes ago, dogsbody said: I do have a plan for sometime in the future. I have acquired another kit and will build that, while correcting some of my mistakes I made on this one.. Chris That's good news, Chris! Looking forward to seeing you make a start. Cheers, Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 It had such lovely plumage though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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