Redboost Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Hi folks, this is the Arma Hobby kit updated to one of the Finnish machines using SBS Decals. The kit is rather nice, but the fit leaves a lot to be desired for a modern kit, so lot dry-fitting, scraping, beveling etc. was the order of the day. Anyway, pretty good kit overall, but one is enough for me for the time being. Cheers, Libor 72 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Lovely , the surface detail looks really well done , apart from your problems with the kit its turned out a real beauty. 10 /10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Very nice indeed; well built, well painted and the decals look nice and crisp. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Well the result is very very nice. Love the surface detail and and your subtle weathering. Cheers Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Excellent Hurri, great to see a different choice of markings and camo done so well Where are most of the fit issues? You're the first modeller I've heard say there are issues with the kit and as I've a few of these winging their way to me here in sunny Oz I thought I'd ask. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Beautiful build and finish Libor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 Thanks chaps! FAAMAN: we say here the hares should be counted just after the hunting. Reading all those inbox previews etc., especially from people which obviously haven’t built anything, does not make sense. The issue is too tight fit for most componets, the most tricky being closing the wing with wheel bay box inside, wing to fuselage assembly, and adjusting almost every part to fit properly. Really not a pleasure to build, but eventually you can get there. Wish Arma will pay more attention to this for future release,as the surface details and some design features are really excellent. Cheers Libor 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Top notch Hurricane! If you had labelled it 1:48th, I wouldn't have been surprised. Beautiful, convincing finish and attention to detail, such as the drooping elevators and, not least, the wingtip lights – coloured bulbs under clear covers. A small detail that not everyone gets right… 😉 Impressive modelling! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Love your job on that Libor. My first one of these kits arrived today thanks to Mike & John @Mikemx It is destined to be built with the SAAF markings from this boxing. There will be a Finnish one from further purchases to go with my Airfix fabric winged one already in Finnish colours, your build & accompanying tips will be inspirational & useful in like measure. Thanks. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Very lovely job. My example is still under construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 That's an absolute stunner. It's a shame you didn't enjoy the build though. Fit is perhaps something manufacturers need to work on before worrying about etched brass seat belts or whatever. I'm building the new Tamiya 1/48 Bf109G - I'd forgotten just how well pieces of plastic can be made to connect with each other! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Great Hurricane cheers Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfqweofekwpeweiop4 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 7 hours ago, stevehnz said: Love your job on that Libor. My first one of these kits arrived today thanks to Mike & John @Mikemx It is destined to be built with the SAAF markings from this boxing. There will be a Finnish one from further purchases to go with my Airfix fabric winged one already in Finnish colours, your build & accompanying tips will be inspirational & useful in like measure. Thanks. Steve. I've got myself one too. I'm trying the basic version but the plastic looks great! thanks Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Beautiful work as always, Libor. I especially like the subtle weathering on the underside. Regarding the fit, if everything were shake and bake, it would be a pretty dull world, eh? There's nothing like a modelling challenge to get you going in the morning. Well, that and a strong coffee. Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basuroy Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 On 1/19/2019 at 12:06 AM, Redboost said: Hi folks, this is the Arma Hobby kit updated to one of the Finnish machines using SBS Decals. The kit is rather nice, but the fit leaves a lot to be desired for a modern kit, so lot dry-fitting, scraping, beveling etc. was the order of the day. Anyway, pretty good kit overall, but one is enough for me for the time being. Cheers, Libor Excellent model and love the subtle weathering ! Regarding the rivets , did you add them yourself or the kit comes like that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Sherratt Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 That looks really nice - good work. Mine arrived a few days ago and I’ve made a small start on it. I’ll look out for those fitting issues you’ve mentioned. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Callahan Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I've been giving serious consideration to putting my Arma kit in Finnish markings as well. It's one of the few nation's markings I haven't done a Hurricane in. But I think I would be inclined to use the InScale 72-018 set with the quasi-civilian markings, OH-IPL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Very nice Libor,..... I`ve just finished one myself and have another one on the go and found no fit issues at all with mine,...... so that is strange! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 Basuroy: added by myself. Tony: good for you, then you have to be lucky! Cheers Libor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Another beautiful build Libor. Did you add additional rivets? Also, the white ink used by SBS Decals appears to be very opaque. Is this correct? I'm thinking about putting in a large order with them. Thanks again for showing us your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 1/18/2019 at 12:36 PM, Redboost said: The kit is rather nice, but the fit leaves a lot to be desired for a modern kit, so lot dry-fitting, scraping, beveling etc. was the order of the day. Interesting. That hasn't been my experience so far on the three I'm working on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 Hobo: yes, I added the rivets in my usual fashion. The SBS decals are excellent, I can recommend them. Procopius: thanks for feedback, my experience is different. Cheers Libor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Lovely Hurricane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Lovely work and sensitively weathered. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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