Hurricane IIc , 1 Squadron SAAF

[Beard]

This will probably be the last build from me in this GB, I had a whole squadron of planes planned but life has got in the way so the remainder will have to wait until Mediterranean Group Build III.

 

After speaking with @Troy Smiththe other day, I thought a Hurricane would be in order.

 

I'm going to use the Legato kit to do a SAAF plane.

I'm using this boxing, because I picked a few up cheap when Hannants were doing a special a year or so ago.

 

(I know this ain't really the place but if anyone wants the transfers, drop me a PM and they're yours.)

I'll be attempting to do HL885 AZ-Z:

 

So far, I made a start on the cockpit and painted a Humbrol 33 undercoat on some bits.

 

I'm lead to believe that the Legato kit is generally good but there are few bits that need attention on the fuselage and tailplane.

 

The raised bit shouldn't be there and recessed line on the tailplane should be raised. Sandpaper will get rid of the former and some stretched sprue will cure the later.

 

Thanks for looking.

[DaveyGair]

Watching with interest as I have two AZ Hurricanes which I believe are the same kit?

Also have that decal sheet, along with the other one, which I have yet to use 😊

 

Davey.

[Beard]

54 minutes ago, DaveyGair said:

Watching with interest as I have two AZ Hurricanes which I believe are the same kit?

Also have that decal sheet, along with the other one, which I have yet to use 😊

 

Davey.

I think there were four boxings of the Legato IIc: a nightfighter/ intruder, RAF day fighter, Desert Air Force and, post-war. There all have identical plastic.

I think the AZ IId/IV/V is a different, older kit. I've got one in the stash, I'll have a look at it later.

[Beard]

I've been working away on this one. Because it's limited-run, there are a few ejector marks to remove:

 

Also, the sprue gates are on the hefty side:

 

 

As mentioned earlier, I used some stretched sprue on the tailplanes to replicate a raised bit (stitching?) which needed to be added:

 

Anyway, some sanding and gluing and I have this:

 

Thanks for looking.

[Beard]

@DaveyGair I've had a look at the IID boxing I have (It's also the IV/ V) and it's similar but not the same. This explains the differences far better than I can:

http://www.hyperscale.com/2012/reviews/kits/azl7212reviewmd_1.htm

 

Meanwhile, I must concentrate on this build and not get distracted by the 6sqn Hurricane IID and Spitfire Vcs I had delivered the other day.

First coat of Middle Stone applied:

 

(I will sort out that gap on the spine. Promise.)

 

Now to sort out the propeller...

 

Thanks for looking.

Edited August 16, 2018 by Beard

[DaveyGair]

1 hour ago, Beard said:

@DaveyGair I've had a look at the IID boxing I have (It's also the IV/ V) and it's similar but not the same. This explains the differences far better than I can:

 

Meanwhile, I must concentrate on this build and not get distracted by the 6sqn Hurricane IID and Spitfire Vcs I had delivered the other day.

First coat of Middle Stone applied:

 

 

I think I remember seeing this, so from the same stable but not the same, I can live with that! 

I'm trying not to be distracted by other stuff as well, not got long to finish the Beaufighter build I'm doing for this GB,  busy with the canopies and the prop's, and undercarriage, and aerial, decalling …….

 

 

Davey.

[Beard]

Started putting the stickers on...

 

Thanks for looking.

 

[dogsbody]

You didn't try to fix the moulding flaw on the port wing, outboard of the cannon bay?

 

Chris

[Beard]

4 minutes ago, dogsbody said:

You didn't try to fix the moulding flaw on the port wing, outboard of the cannon bay?

 

Chris

The one in the leading edge?

[dogsbody]

49 minutes ago, Beard said:

The one in the leading edge?

No, this one.

 

 

 

Chris

[Beard]

I didn't notice it, until you pointed it out. Oh well... *heads off to find the coarse sandpaper*

[dogsbody]

Do you not lovingly fondle the new styrene upon opening the box? Sweetly caressing each panel line and detail before applying cement and paint?

 

 

Chris

[Beard]

14 minutes ago, dogsbody said:

Do you not lovingly fondle the new styrene upon opening the box? Sweetly caressing each panel line and detail before applying cement and paint?

 

 

Chris

 

 

Edited August 23, 2018 by Beard

[DaveyGair]

Colours look good, you gonna get this done in time?

 

 

Davey

[Beard]

36 minutes ago, DaveyGair said:

Colours look good, you gonna get this done in time?

 

 

Davey

Thanks Davey. I think I'll get it done, if I pull my finger out.

[Beard]

Nearly there!

 

Just need to paint the aerial mast and install the propeller.

 

Thanks for looking.