tonyot Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) Hiya Folks, I`ve finally finished these two models which feature in this thread on Work in Progress; (http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234979498-new-airfix-148th-scale-hurricane-mkiwhat-a-great-kitfinished/ ) The first model depicts Hurricane Mk.I, Z4769,during its flight from Takoradi to Egypt in 1941. It later went to 237 Sqn but ftr 2.12.41. The temporary `convoy number' 3 was hand painted onto the model to try and match the roughly applied original and the white tail markings were also temporary on the real aircraft, intended to help spot the aircraft if it were forced down in the harsh African terrain. The white panel on the canopy was probably doped fabric and was intended to give the pilot some shade from the harsh sunlight. The second model depicts Hurricane Mk.I, V7434, DZ-R of 151 Sqn based at RAF Digby in October 1940 during the latter stages of the Battle of Britain. It was often flown by New Zealander Pilot Officer Irving `Black' Smith who scored six kills during the battle and his personal Maori Tikki god insignia appeared above the roundel. Smith later converted onto Mosquito`s and took part in Operation Jericho, the raid against Amiens Jail. The codes, serial and Tikki markings came from left over decals from the Italeri kit, although the codes are unfortunately slightly too short compared to a photo of the real aircraft. The kit is excellent but one surprising omission is a rear view mirror for the windscreen which was fitted to almost every wartime Hurricane! Both models were brush painted as usual,.....I hope you like them and sorry for so many pics. Cheers Tony Edited April 17, 2015 by tonyot 53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Very nice, I like them both a lot! The weathering is spot on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 A superb brace of Hurricanes, impeccably presented. Nice work! regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Brilliant Tony. What a great pair. Nice to see some markings that are a little different. Bet someone got a telling off over the rear view mirror Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warris Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Very nice work tony you've really brought those aircraft to life Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kampartiger Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 A beautiful pair of Hurricanes with interesting history......hopefully Airfix will be churning more world class kits in the future.Keep up with the present strategy(highly detail and affordable kits) and I am pretty sure Airfix will be on top again,like those days in the 60s'.Now where's the Beaufort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raguk Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Tony What a cracking pair !! of Hurricanes added quickly. Great bit of history behind them too. I will be hoping to finish mine this weeked as work has been a little busy. Thanks for taking the time to post Rick G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Very realistic build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Fantastic Hurricanes Tony! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 A cracking brace of Hurricanes Tony While both are wonderful the Takoradi machine in particular caught my attention both during your Work in Progress thread and now seeing them finished. Any more of this kit planned for the near future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 They look great Tony, really nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) fantastic pair of builds, certainly looks like airfix has turned out another great kit!!!! love the scheme on the first one something different, but both are done very nicely and great finishes on both.... Edited April 16, 2015 by batcode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Don't be apologising for so many pics Tony, they're most appreciated! Gorgeous Hurricanes, and can't choose between them. Love the second for it's pure BoB character and the first for its unusual scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh65 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I love the Hurricane and I love both of these. Great work. Got to get me one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Do like those white bits and different things. Nice job on both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Really excellent work Tony. Your brushwork is fabulous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmarchal Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 very nice Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Two very nice looking Hurricanes. Love the Takoradi scheme. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I`ve finally finished.... 'Finally finished' Tony? How long have these kits been out...??!! Another wonderful pair of models off your production line,the usual impeccable finish & weathering & again two not quite so run of the mill schemes - the usual superb work we've come to expect from you! Excellent stuff, again! keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertrand71 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Beautifully done and perfectly weathered in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radpoe Spitfire Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 These two are a couple of beauties, if you hadn't of given a scale at first glance I would have thought 1/24!! Well done that modeller- you've done an iconic aircraft proud in miniature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Cracking pair and superb WIP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hi Tony Very nice build! - I like especially smokes at first one, Do you know what is a story behind this white parts on first? BTW - on photo this white is as bright as undersurfaces on filter and on tanks - perhaps - was it then light blue, not white? Cheers Jerzy-Wojtek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) Thanks everyone for your very kind comments, they are really appreciated. Hi Tony Very nice build! - I like especially smokes at first one, Do you know what is a story behind this white parts on first? BTW - on photo this white is as bright as undersurfaces on filter and on tanks - perhaps - was it then light blue, not white? Cheers Jerzy-Wojtek Hiya Jerzy, In the WIP I do mention that the white panels on the Takoradi aircraft were applied using washable paint to help it to stand out in case it was forced to crash land in the inhospitable African hinterland. Again the undersides are mentioned too,......I do say that as they appear light the undersides could either be half black and white or Sky Blue but I chose the latter to represent the majority of aircraft which flew this route, plus the underwing tanks are also the same colour and not silver as they were on the earlier black and white bellied Hurricane`s.. It also has a later style fin stripe, where the earlier Hurricane`s with black and white undersides usually had full fin stripes. Hope that helps? Cheers Tony Edited April 17, 2015 by tonyot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 A couple of stunning Hurricanes. Never apologise for too many pictures, the more the merrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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