Troy Smith Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 The profile is wrong.... Note also the serial is painted out and it does not have the little tropical vents below the cockpit.... There is a reason for my sig line.... This also shows the little flash behind the nose ring, This is the famous in flight shot,nose in shadow Of note is the very flaky and pale roundel of the photographer's plane. In the winter of 40/41 the plane got painted black. Note retention of nose flash and red spinner. I've seen this as pale blue as well.... Hasegawa did that one.... HTH 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 13 minutes ago, Troy Smith said: The profile is wrong.... Note also the serial is painted out and it does not have the little tropical vents below the cockpit.... There is a reason for my sig line.... This also shows the little flash behind the nose ring, This is the famous in flight shot,nose in shadow Of note is the very flaky and pale roundel of the photographer's plane. In the winter of 40/41 the plane got painted black. Note retention of nose flash and red spinner. I've seen this as pale blue as well.... Hasegawa did that one.... HTH Also note the six stub exhausts!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 One month left to go... I really hopes that this kit doesn't share fit, shape and research problems related with the SMER / Master Craft P-51B... / André Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 34 minutes ago, Andre B said: One month left to go... I really hopes that this kit doesn't share fit, shape and research problems related with the SMER / Master Craft P-51B... / André Why would it? That's a rather random wish. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Procopius said: Why would it? That's a rather random wish. Well, is there an accurate P-51B yet in 1/72? Have Revell ever made an accurate Spitfire yet in 1/72? Or have you seen and built an Arma Hurricane Mk. l and can say for sure it is accurate? As I wrote it is an hope that it is accurate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 13 minutes ago, Andre B said: Well, is there an accurate P-51B yet in 1/72? Have Revell ever made an accurate Spitfire yet in 1/72? Or have you seen and built an Arma Hurricane Mk. l and can say for sure it is accurate? As I wrote it is an hope that it is accurate... There isn't a great P-51B, I agree, but this isn't a kit of one. And it's also not a Spitfire, or made by Revell, or SMER. These are totally irrelevant comparisons. "I hope this banana from the grocery store isn't rotten like the kiwi I got from a totally different grocery store ten years ago." 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 18 minutes ago, Procopius said: There isn't a great P-51B, I agree, but this isn't a kit of one. And it's also not a Spitfire, or made by Revell, or SMER. These are totally irrelevant comparisons. "I hope this banana from the grocery store isn't rotten like the kiwi I got from a totally different grocery store ten years ago." I share the great expectations about this kit as anyone. But we have all seen expectations falling down to nothing in the past. How many times havn't we seen new kits with lot of mouldflash to clean up and ejectormarks on the wrong side and/or place on important parts that is hard to take care of. For sure hopes is that this kit is something good that share size and shape with the best parts of the Airfix Mk. I or even better... /André Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Or it could be the finest work of plastic kit modelling ever to see the light of day. I know that cynics are rarely disappointed, but how about a little more optimism? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Why argy bargy over something that hasn't appeared yet, Why not just wait and see. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Arma Hobby has published a review of the film “Hurricane: Squadron 303” here. It seems it will premier in the UK on 7th September. Does anyone know if it will be showing in other European countries? Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre B Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) New news any day now? Meanwhile Arma Hobby's other kit of the PZL P.11c in 1/72 has showed good experiences in Sweden (some nice pictures att IPMS Stockholm's "buildthread"). http://www.ipmsstockholm.se/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10260 /André Edited September 16, 2018 by Andre B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 Nothing yet. I'm on tenterhooks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 16 minutes ago, Procopius said: Nothing yet. I'm on tenterhooks! Me too This is what Christmas felt like as a kid Cheers, Stew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botan Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 New articles from Arma Hobby blog. Hurricane Mk I Model Kit Development Quote The release of the Hurricane Mk I model kit is very close. So we have started a series of articles about model features, colour schemes and pilot’s stories. Today first – list of changes in model design made in the „last minute” before tooling. Hurricane I – photoetched parts and decals Quote Hurricane Mk I Expert set model kit contains additional accessories for upgrading plastic parts: photo-etched parts sheet and canopy masks. Today we start to look closer at the model. And the accessories included are presented first. 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 So, still no five spoke wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 On 30/9/2018 at 20:48, Fin said: So, still no five spoke wheels? 5 spoke wheels were only used on the L**** and N**** serial planes, that lack the starboard rectangular side hatch, the kit represents the standard BoB Mk.I, with the side hatch and 4 spoke wheels, so 5 spoke are not needed. Post 5,801 for me.... I need to get out more... 7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 15 minutes ago, Troy Smith said: Post 5,801 for me.... I need to get out more... You think you've got problems. 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 It's been interesting watching the blog updates. Looks like they have been responding positively to constructive criticism. I can't help but have a good feeling about this kit. Cheers, Mark. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Nichols Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 pic upload 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Nick Nichols said: pic upload I'm guessing a cut out to accommodate the thickness of the canopy moulding? A common feature on many Hurricane kits. I'm also guessing then, that having the canopy in the open position is not an option. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Short of having a flexible canopy to true scale thickness, it is impossible to produce a Hurricane kit that has an accurate shape with the canopy either open or shut. This is because the real thing is flexible, with the base widening as it slides back and the whole thing rising slightly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Nichols Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Yes, but the solution to the problem at Airfix seems to me more correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) 57 minutes ago, Nick Nichols said: Yes, but the solution to the problem at Airfix seems to me more correct and, as a result the Airfix canopy, and windscreen are too high, which look even stranger. I'll edit in some pics later if need be. pics in link If you want an open hood, get a vacform canopy and fill the step. Edited October 3, 2018 by Troy Smith add link 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Will there be a multi-camouflage option boxing called Arma chameleon? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 15 hours ago, Troy Smith said: 5 spoke wheels were only used on the L**** and N**** serial planes, that lack the starboard rectangular side hatch, the kit represents the standard BoB Mk.I, with the side hatch and 4 spoke wheels, so 5 spoke are not needed. We (you) have already established that earlier: https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235041351-new-172-metal-wing-hurricane-i-from-arma-hobby/&do=findComment&comment=3096623 Plenty of machines that need the 5 spoke wheels, including those of foreign operators. Just because Arma Hobby will - initially? - include decals for the "standard BoB Mk.I" only does it mean other MK.Is shouldn`t be considered? A side panel can be (super) easily filled. The wheels would need to be bought separately as a resin aftermarket, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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