Dave N Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Evening all- I hope everyone had a good Easter. I'd like to present my take on the Airfix fabric wing mark 1 Hurricane. I started this kit some time ago but found it quite challenging- the wing especially, with a trailing edge at least 4 scale inches thick... Also I managed to break the canopy, and Airfix were out of stock, so I used the Squadron item (with mixed results). Anyways, I'm calling it finished. It's a lovely little kit (I'm a huge fan of these new 1/72 Airfix kits) and looks the part when built up. Comments and criticism always welcome. Thanks for watching- Dave. pp.s Can anyone recommend aircrew/groundcrew figures in 1/72 ? These Airfix chaps are very frustrating- being polythene it's almost impossible to clean the flash off them. Cheers, D 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 That is a superb looking Hurricane. Your finish and presentation make it look bigger than 1/72. Beautiful work. Very well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Not only is the Hurricane really smart, so is your photography. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Beautiful work, really excellent photos! As to figures: ever tried Preiser? I don't know if they've done RAF crew but it's worth looking into. Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 A beautiful looking Hurricane with an excellent finish. I believe the Revell RAF figures are made of 'hard' plastic so might be easier to work with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Stunning work! Love both the model and the diorama!!! Thinning trailing edges for me is a painful upgrade on the Airfix kits. Strange that trailing edges on the rudder and stabiliser are really good while the wing is awful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bull-nut Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 +1 for the Revell air/groundcrew set, though it does have a very high proportion of seated pilots, and a lot of repeat sculpts. If you are only using a few at a time it shoud be fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 WOW, Pretty IMPRESSIVE.. Super looking Hurricane and I liked it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Great looking Hurricane, I have one of these on the bench too. Regarding figures I recommend the ones produced by Gunthwaite Miniatures. As seen here with my Defiant Defiant Completed 01 by Marks CVS, on Flickr Regards, Mark Edited March 31, 2016 by FZ6 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 nice looking hurricane,,,, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Outstanding build and finish Dave,some of the best presentation photos I,ve seen too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Superb build and presentation! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
occa Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 An outstanding model !! And the scenic photos are truly awesome with amazing realism !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Love your Hurricane! Excellent work Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Thanks very much for the nice comments everyone, they are much appreciated. Great looking Hurricane, I have one of these on the bench too. Regarding figures I recommend the ones produced by Gunthwaite Miniatures. As seen here with my Defiant Defiant Completed 01 by Marks CVS, on Flickr Regards, Mark Thanks for the info Mark they look the biz, as does your Defiant . Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Magnificent! Really like that. The diorama and photography are top notch! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Magnificent! Really like that. The diorama and photography are top notch! Regards, Adrian Thanks very much Adrian. Beautiful work, really excellent photos! As to figures: ever tried Preiser? I don't know if they've done RAF crew but it's worth looking into. Jay Thanks Jay I will look into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Nice Hurricane! Another vote for Gunthwaite from me - VYC9 by jongwinnett, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Really very realistic look - congratulations! Regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Really very realistic look - congratulations! Regards J-W Thank you Jerzy. -D Nice Hurricane! Another vote for Gunthwaite from me - VYC9 by jongwinnett, on Flickr They look great Jon,I think they're the ones- and very nice Hurricane too. Cheers, D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Excellent build. I'm also a fan of the newer Aifix 1/72 kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Nice job on the Hurricane. Agree on the trailing edge. I've literally seen thinner trailing edges on real aircraft than on some 1/72 kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Hi Dave , Didn't had this one on my radar! Also very impressive, Even if you play with some figurine on the photoshooting. One word: amazing! All the best Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxzinbox Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Nice looking build! It comes to life with the excellent photography, layout and the figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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