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  1. galgos
    This is the picture:
  2. galgos
    Thank you all for your kind comments, I can assure you they are very much appreciated. Derek Stevenson’s book “Six Crashes Later” is highly recommended, a great read. I live in the area where many of his adventures were set so it’s particularly poignant for me. Cedric, I’m very jealous, I would have loved to have met him too. In his book he comes across as being very modest and self-deprecating; he describes his nervousness and sleeplessness prior to his first op., not letting himself and the side down was paramount. He went on to fly Typhoons…..another chapter of his career full of excitement and incidents.
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    This is Hurribomber BE687 of 175 Squadron based at Warmwell in Dorset in 1942. She was flown on the ill-fated attack at Dieppe in August, her pilot was D L Stevenson, “Steve”. He was hit by flak, baled out and rescued by a Polish destroyer….back flying the next day! The Revell Hurricane IIB is an excellent kit; well designed and accurate, a real pleasure to build. I have used though CMK weighted wheels, an AIMS prop ans Air Master gun barrels. The 250lb bombs and carriers don’t come with the kit but were supplied by a clever 3D printing friend. More pics:
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    Thank you, the pilot’s notes for the Mk II Hurricane are so interesting! Max
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    You seem to have that all thoroughly worked out Tomas, and planning ahead is always wise policy!
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    Cheers Troy, I was looking at it briefly yesterday and thought it perfect for finding the history of the Hurricanes that ended up in Rhodesia with the RATG. It’s a very impressive piece of work indeed.
  7. galgos
    Brave man Tomas, but fortune favours the brave! Well done, great result.
  8. galgos
    And all this in 1/48 Tomas! Incredible.
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    Very useful, thanks Chris, lots of extra detail there. I’m going to be foiling the front end so did some work yesterday based on the Bentley drawings to get the panels right. I drew them using the software supplied with my Silhouette machine then cut them out initially from some spare black chrome bare metal foil as test pieces to get the machine settings right: Max
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    So they are actually fuel tanks in the wing leading edge: but I wonder what colour…..grey still?
  11. galgos
    Fine, thank you, grey it is.
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    Thanks for that Patrik, an interesting option. But I’ll tell you what…. I design and cut all my own masks and accurately applying regular square chequers is difficult enough, I can’t imagine doing tapering chequers! So I’ll stick with the later 56 Squadron scheme thank you! 😀
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    Good morning Tony. I have just read through Patrik’s thread on his Grebe build, beautiful little model with your help! I am making a Grebe later this year, actually it’s a Gamecock kit in 1/32 scale which I am converting to a Grebe, but I was interested in a comment of yours about “an excellent picture with the top wing removed”. 
    As Patrik noted, and we will both be aware, the nose area is very “busy” with cabane struts, rigging, Aldis sight, ring and bead sight etc., so such a picture could be very valuable for my build. Could you possibly send me a digital copy please? If email is easier, mine is [email protected]

    Thanks in anticipation 

    Max 

    1. TeeELL

      TeeELL

      Max,

        hello.  I will certainly see if I can scan and send you a copy.  I cannot remember if the picture is in the book ‘On Silver Wings’ or ‘Gloster Grebe and Gamecock’, I will look tomorrow when I return home.

       

      Tony

    2. galgos

      galgos

      Thanks Tony, I have the “On Silver Wings” book, it’s not in there so perhaps the MMP book which I don’t have. No great hurry, I have a Typhoon and two Hurricanes to build first! 😁

      Regards

      Max 

  14. galgos
    What a little gem Patrik, a stunning build. I’ll use it as inspiration for a 1/32 Grebe that I’ll be doing later this year. 56 Squadron (of course):
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    Yep, I think so Dave, very likely and good enough for me, they'll be doped red.
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    Thanks Chris, yes I have that too but no refs there. It's been suggested that they could be unpainted (silver) sections so what's showing in the red doped linen. Makes a lot of sense in the light of nothing more tangible.
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    I’m planning on converting the PCM 1/32 ragwing Hurricane to K5083, been collecting info for some time and compiling a list of changes needed but I can’t work out anything about the wing leading edge areas immediately either side of the nose, always seen as darker “covered?” sections: Any experts any opinions please?
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    Sorry, I will not be joining you on the upcoming GB.

    Max aka galgos

    1. Corsairfoxfouruncle

      Corsairfoxfouruncle

      No worries Max take care and please visit the build(s) if you get a chance. 

  19. galgos
    Yes indeed Tomas, all your hard work is certainly paying off, it’s all coming together superbly well.
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    Coming on very well Tomas, I’m impressed with your patience! In answer to your earlier question about drain holes in the wing of 1/32 scale Hurricanes, they are there in the ailerons and elevators of the new tool Revell (but none at all in the PCM kits) but not the actual trailing edge of the wing. The new Revell tooling is excellent, not perfect but a delight to build!
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    They are designed to shield the glare from the exhausts, especially at night of course when it would affect the pilot’s vision. I’m currently doing a “sister” squadron (175) Hurricane based at Warmwell but using the Revell 1/32 kit. Yours is very impressive, the finish is spot on…..think I may be using it as a guide! Well done mate.
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    Thanks Dennis, I know as an experienced PCM builder you're aware of the difficulties they pose as short-run kits. But with care and attention, and perhaps a bit of AM, they are very rewarding.
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    Sorry, yes it’s 1/32 scale and produced by PCM, Pacific Coast Models….now defunct I believe.
  24. galgos
    This is my PCM metal Wing Hurricane of 56 Squadron flying from North Weald in August 1940. This particular aircraft was used almost exclusively by F/O Richard Brooker. The model was enhanced by adding the Fawcett-produced nose, "dog kennel" and lower wing centre section, whilst the spinner and props are by AIMS. Max
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    Well done JM, that’s a great looking Dakota to honour some very brave men, their generation was indeed very special but sadly almost gone. I’m sure your lovely model will be appreciated by all who view it, a wonderful way to help tell their story so that they will never be forgotten.
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