jrlx Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Hello again, This is my second completed model: the Revell Hurricane Mk IIc. Markings are for No.336 (Greek) Squadron, Desert Air Force, RAF, LG (Landing Ground) 8 Mersa Matruth, Egypt, 1944. The build is completely OOB. Only added the antenna wire made from elastic fishing line, painted with a black marker. Here are the pictures: Some notes on the build: Cannon and exhausts tips drilled out with a 0.3 mm mini-drill Primed with Tamiya acrylic XF-19 Sky Gray Pre-shaded with Tamiya acrylic XF-1 flat black Underside Vallejo Azure (acrylic) Upper camouflage and all other colours (except flat black): Gunze Aquous Microscale Micro Gloss before and after decaling Decaling using Micoscale's Micro Set and Micro Sol. Decals were thin and comformed very well to the surfaces Upper camouflage faded using highly diluted Tamyia's Desert Yellow Sludge wash with Vallejo brown acrylic wash Chipping: dry brushing with silver for the worn out metallic areas Pigments: Vallejo desert dust (unfortunately disappeared after applying flat varnish) and black powder for exhaust and cannon stains This photo shows the weathering of the undersurfaces and main gear. The cannon stains are clearly visible. Some desert dust can be noticed on the main gear and main gear wells: Here we can see my first two models side by side. The first one is a Spitfire Mk I (RFI here) I believe the Hurricane turned out better than the Spitfire. Thanks for your attention. Looking forward to your opinions! Jaime 45
06/24 Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 I believe the Hurricane turned out better than the Spitfire. It's superb mate, really nice and a stunning rendition of the aircraft and colour scheme. Really, really, nice
doozer1974 Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Your Spitfire was very nice, but I agree, your Hurricane is even better! Keep up the good work.
rob85 Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 They are both brilliant, great attention to detail. I do agree with your comment, I think the hurricane just pips the spit. 2nd one! Flipping 'eck Rob
GREG DESTEC Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Superb! Both are very nice. Love the faded desert finish you achieved on the Hurri.
Unkempt Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 This is my second completed model Looks a lot better than my 102nd. Blimey.
MikeW Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 You're learning fast - very nice result.Well done. Cheers, Mike
Spitfire31 Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Very convincing Hurricane (and with scale yellow prop tips, too!). Maybe a dark or medium grey marker would have given a less stark appearance to the antenna wire? There always has to be a nit pick, no matter how mcrosopic, right? ;-) Impressive modelling. Kind regards, Joachim
woody37 Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Wow, 1/72? That's a cracking paintjob and weathering that's made it look more like 1/48, so much to look at
jhutchi Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 I think they are both very nice. Great work and great way to enter the forum
Mario Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Very nice. Especially the paintwork is superb! Cheers, Mario
jrlx Posted May 10, 2015 Author Posted May 10, 2015 Thank you all for your kind and supportive words. I really feel encouraged to keep posting my other works. Thanks again! Maybe a dark or medium grey marker would have given a less stark appearance to the antenna wire? There always has to be a nit pick, no matter how mcrosopic, right? ;-) Joachim: microscopic or not, all suggestions are welcome. I'll take it into account in future builds. Thanks! Jaime 1
noelbarnes Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Agreed. Beautiful work. I wish my second model looked this good.
BerndM Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Both kits are looking great but the desert Hurricane has the edge. Well done !
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