John Masters Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I have had this one on the stash for a while now so I think I'll get into it once the GB starts. My goal is to build this one, a Hurricane and a Hunter...we shall see! Lots of fiddly resin bits with this kit and I foresee plenty of scratching to be done. Detail looks quite sharp and the moulds look solid and without bubbles. The instruction sheet is a not-to-scale single page carbon copy, so my skills will be tested not only on the build but the old "now what is this bit supposed to be?" question...looks like fun! camo above, trainer yellow beneath. Striking! See you all next week! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 A lovely and unusual scheme on a lovely subject, great choice John, hopefully it goes smoothly for you without pitfalls and problems. Welcome to the GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) Ok Im in i want to see this one get built. Im developing a taste for British Interwar aircraft since I’ve come here to Britmodeller. Edited February 6, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I'm very tempted by this one, but that's a lot of money for what is basically a new upper wing and longer interplane struts. A year of so back John Adams and I were posting on the Flypast forum, trying to find out just how the sweep change was carried out ( i.e. pivoted at the leading edge or at the trailing edge). My money is on the leading edge as that's simpler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 I guess Graham...I forget how much I paid for it. It was a while ago... Thanks Col. and F4U... I haven't built a lot of resin kits, but those that I have have all come out right. I am hoping this is no exception. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg in OK Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 John: Love the paint scheme, never seen it before. Greg in OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 A nice choice John I built my first Kora kit last year and I'm pleased to report that there were no nasty surprises! Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Nice to see one of Hawker bi-planes on the go Martin H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Great to see you again within another GB and building more Bi-planes Mr. Masters. Keen to see some photographs of what's in that box. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 Ach! I am stuck on the N.10 in the tenth anniversary GB...I may have to do something I have never done and shelf that build to join in with the Hawker crowd... I want to start the Hart as well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 23 hours ago, John D.C. Masters said: Ach! I am stuck on the N.10 in the tenth anniversary GB...I may have to do something I have never done and shelf that build to join in with the Hawker crowd... I want to start the Hart as well! We're only getting started here John so plenty time yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Thanks Col. I hope to join the fray come Monday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Alright...It's not Monday, but the Nieuport 10 is as finished as I want it (photo forthcoming) so I thought I'd clean off the bench and begin sorting out this Hawker Hart from KORA Models! First looks seem nice. The resin casting is well done with no bubbles and pretty solid resin...not brittle, I mean. The detail moulding is on par with any of the better plastic kits, or better if you look closely at the exhaust pipes and interior detail. Decals are in register and look opaque where they need to be. KORA supplies you with decals for one of two birds flown as trainers for the Egyptian Flight Training School, Almaza, 1940-1942. Camo and markings, aside for serials, are the same. The only difference is that K5032 had a larger oil cooler than K5020. I feel this will be a striking aircraft once it is finished. The instruction sheet seems to have been drawn by a 4th Form student who has been sent to detention and has spent his or her time doodling. Good thing I think I know where most of the parts are supposed to go! (the big wing goes on top...) All the parts are lovingly numbered on the sheet, but nowhere else. The on-line community will be essential, especially for some of the smaller parts which seem ambiguous as to where they attach...and rigging...did the Hart have double RAF wires? So here is what is inside the box... I'll begin the clean-up of any flash (just a little) and moulding lugs (there are some) tomorrow. --John 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Those parts look good John. Hope they come together well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Me too. It'll take all of my skill and more. I have only built 1 or 2 other resin kits. They built well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 10 hours ago, John D.C. Masters said: Me too. It'll take all of my skill and more. I have only built 1 or 2 other resin kits. They built well. the big thing with resin models is to test fit, test fit, test fit....and test fit one final time! It sounds like a pain but it will make life so much easier. You really only get one chance to glue it in the right place with CA cement. For large joins epoxy glue is best, though if you can, doing small sections at a time with normal CA cement can work really well as well. If you have any gaps to fill, cut up leftover bit of resin to plug the gaps, it's perfect for that. Bent or warped bits, just a gentle bath on hot (not boiling) water will normal do the trick, have some cold water handy just in case (hot water will fix those mistakes as well). Finally before painting give the model a good wipe down with enamel thinners, it'll give you a good oil free base for the paint. I'm glad someone else is building a resin model, will follow with real interest. If you get stuck or need some advice just PM me, I build heaps of resin stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 Thanks Rich. I knew about the CA and the constant test fitting but not about the enamel thinner wash-down...and luckily nothing warped in the box! I'll stay in touch for tips and guidance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 it works a treat with plastic models as well, it won't hurt the plastic at all and really helps the paint bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Will be watching Looking forward to this Martin H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 And I have begun... I have removed most of the parts from their lugs and cleaned them up. No worries there but I did find one or two very small bubbles that might have to be filled. I think, however, that they won't be visible. I'll wait. The resin cleaned up nicely, with very light touches of an emery board. As you see, I have removed all the major cockpit components and cleaned them up as well. Wings, fuselage, empennage, exhaust pipes...all have been given the same treatment. The level of detail is nice, especially in the cockpit. I have provided a closeup. They have been attached to their priming mounts and everything has been primed with Vallejo Grey Primer. Tomorrow I'll prime the undersides of the wings, the port rudder and the opposite sides of the wheels. There are still a fair amount of pieces in the box but I will take care of those by hand, this includes the struts. --John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 There does indeed look to be a nice level of detail on the parts. The cockpit will certainly benefit from carefull painting and highlighting to make that detail visible inside such small openings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) I agree Col. I have found some good sources for cockpit colours and placement since the instructions are lacking. Edited February 25, 2018 by John D.C. Masters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 As you say John, this should be a stunner when finished. If you haven't used Kora decals before, be aware that they can be very susceptible to surface damage (at least in my experience). This can be a welcome characteristic if you're looking for a heavily weathered look Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 Thanks Cliff. What do you mean by surface damage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 While the larger primed pieces dried, I decided to tackle the cockpit parts. I also made the two windscreens. Luckily, the instructions provided a fine template for both, and a piece of clear plastic. I taped the plastic over the template and scribed the shape, then cut it out using regular and cuticle scissors--the latter are curved. I have tucked them away in a small dish in a cabinet. These are the kinds of parts that get accidentally discarded in my workshop. My online research showed that the interior bracings on almost all the Hart Family craft were light green, and what showed through the gaps was the natural colour of the doped linen, which turns out to have been a brownish-red. The aluminum pieces (seats, foot pedals, cockpit floor, etc...) were painted, the safety straps painted, buckles and so forth. Once all of this was dry, I did a light Flory wash. I'll let that dry and go over it all with a barely-damp brush. --John 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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