LDSModeller Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) Hi All, Wow this has come up faster than I anticipated (thoughts of Mice & Men come to mind ). Any how, It's here (and has been for 10 days) and I still haven't posted my build- needed to rectify that. Before I begin my Post speel, I would like to take the time to say, what an absolutely magnificent turn out - Really, I am blown away with the topic varieties. I have read through them all. Way to go guys!!!! Kudos to you all I have settled on building a Hawker Hurricane Mk I, to be precise the Airfix 1/24 Scale version. As in most battles/wars New Zealanders have fought in, I would like to build an aircraft that a New Zealander had flown. Famous New Zealanders are the likes of Keith Park, Al Deere, Colin Grey, Wilf Clouston etc. I would like to honour a not so famous Kiwi. Two have come to mind from 87 Squadron from the Battle of Britain. 1) Squadron Leader Terence Gunion Lovell-Gregg, KIA August 15 1940, incumbant OC of 87 Squadron - need to find the individual aircraft code letter -Work in Progress 2) Flight Liutenant Derek Harland Ward joined 87 Squadron during the Battle of France, appointed B Flight leader August 11, and downed a Me 110 on August 15 1940. Survived the Battle of Britain, and KIA over Egypt 1942. The obligatory photos Kit Parts Colour Profile for an 87 Squadron aircraft, LK-A Ian Gleeds mount Now prior to the GB start I checked with our Mods to make sure I could build this, as it had been started previous in another Battle of Britain GB. The Merlin Engine parts Still more to do on the Merlin, so watch this space! Fuel or oil tank -just glued at present Thanks for looking in. Regards Alan Edited July 20, 2015 by LDSModeller 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Wow, a big Hurricane - You have my attention! One of these is on my wish list, so i'll be watching closely. Great work so far with the Merlin. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Nice looking kit, a bit big for me. Nice progress, the engine looks cracking. Ozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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