AntoineG

Hi, This model was finished last year but I haven't taken the time to share the pictures with you. The Airfix kit is a wonder to build. The only comment I may have is for the canopy: I don't really like the way Airfix proposes it on two parts (transparency + base). I also encountered some issue with the paint. I applied Alclad 2 paints on a Tamiya gray primer and had the unpleasant surprise to see the paint cracking. Twice... . Third try was with Tamiya Flat Black. No issue then. If anybody has had the same experience, your comments will be welcome. Decals are from Microscale. Seatbelts from Eduards. Gunsight from Quickboost. Hope you like it. Cheers, Antoine

Hello chaps, Thank you for your kind comments. It has been many years since I have been contemplating making this scheme as I like the visual effect of the white band on the otherwise very dark scheme. I'm glad you like it as well. The kit was indeed a pleasure to buillt but it has some place for improvement. The most obvious is the engine which has its front row that needs to be fllipped around (the front is at the back... not sure my explaination is very clear though...) Cheers, Antoine

Thank you Steve

You are welcome. Thanks for your comment

Thank you ! Typo corrected

Corrected. Sorry for this. Internet still has some surprise for me ...

Hello, While enjoying this sunny Sunday, I would like to share a bit of sunshine with you along with my latest built model. Actually, it was finished in 2017... It is Italeri 1/72 Gruman Hellcat. It has been enhanced by Quickboost gunsight and Eduard seat belts. The decals are from Aeromaster. Hope you like it. Cheers, Antoine

Very nice model. Well done !

Great build and lovely paint scheme.

Amazing work. It is just Lively ! What else ?

Beautiful job ! This paint scheme really suites this lovely aircraft very well. I also like the subtle weathering. Contrats' Antoine

Hi Good job on the panel scribing. The end result looks pretty good too. Congrats !

You produced a very lovely model. Congratulations

Nice work. The metal finish looks great!

Great work! You did a terrific job in bringing this old kit into a modern looking plane. Panel lines looks good to me and the engine inlets are perfect. Congrat!

Beautiful as always with your built. I don't like it... I love it

Hi Troy, Thank you for the links. Very instructive. I'll see what I can do for the cockpit and the propeller. Regarding the fabric, I think I'll leave it as it is. I have built the Hasegawa offering some years ago and corrected the poor fabric effect by filling the "trenches" with tipp-ex and light sanding. Hope the paint will hide it. Hi Dazz, I'll try to enjoy it as well. I'll be carefull with that joint. Hi PLC, This kit is part of the family of new Hurricanes that Revell released in the 90's (if I am correct, time flies). I would love to put my hands on their Mk.Ib.

Hi, It has been some time since I have posted something on this forum. Latest was on a Rufe that is quietly waiting in a box since I moved in beautiful Gloucestershire. Meanwhile, some other kits have found their way to a brand new modelling desk (it is two meter long and already overcrowded) and hopefully will get to the "ready for inspection" area soon enough. So it seems the right time to start thinking of the next built and for now it looks like it will be (based on) Revell Sea Hurricane Mk.IIc in 1/72: This is a pretty nice kit with fine surface details. Internal details are poor but should be enough if one decides to keep the canopy closed.... Will I? According to the comparative analysis made in Cocardes magazine, the wheels' diameter is too big. They would easily be replaced by True detail or CMK offer. Clear parts are thin and lovely. However, based on Cocardes analysis, the shape of the windscreen is not 100% correct. Maybe some of you know a bit more about this? The kit provides also a lot of spare parts that allow you to build a Sea Hurricane or a regular Hurricane, with or without chin-mounted sand filter, long-range external fuel tank, bombs... and this is where my problems start: too many options Finally, two colour options are provided. One nearly completely white (this would be quite a challenge to do) and one in Dark Slate/Dark sea grey. From my point of view, those are quite dull. And all in all, finding an attractive paint scheme for this aircraft is not easy (hope I am not making too many enemies saying that). When you think at the Spitfire, nearly all paint schemes suit her. Now with the Hurricane, it is more difficult to make him look fit / elegant... especially the Mk.II When searching on a well-known model friendly website (where I have spent a lot of money...), I have come across a few colour options I'd like to share with you (maybe you'll have interresting stories about those aircrafts). First is proposed by Avalon. I find that the white identification bands and the white tiger (?) head will highlight the otherwise classic scheme even if it looks a bit "naked" on the fuselage. In addition, I do like the big chin The other options are proposed by Xtradecal. One is a Sea Hurricane where the invasion stripes which definitly add a nice touch compared to Revell's offer The second is also has the D-day stripes and use the long range fuel tanks (I like the stripes). Last one is green and brown with the big chin and white bands. No special markings but quite an elegant scheme (and you know, I like the chin) Luckily, I have still a few weeks before some space is freed on the table and decisions have to be taken. So, will the canopy be open or close (CMK has a lovely offer for the cockpit...)? Will new wheels be installed? Will it has a chin? Will it be fit for carrier operation? Will it wear some D-day stripes? Will it be green/grey or green/brown? Make your guess! Cheers Antoine

Awesome job. This is a beauty!

Beautiful job. As per your good habit, you did an amazing work. Bravo!

Impressive work! A real beauty!

Beautiful job. She is just lovely!

Very nice job. The details are great and the weathering impressive. Bravo!

Impressive job in the cockpit. I have this kit still in box and I must confess that I will use Pavla interior set as I don't think I can achieve the same level of details as you do. Will follow your progress with great interest. Antoine

I like less common projects , and this surely one! Nice start. Waiting for the next steps.