Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) Hello everyone.. Im presenting my Airfix 1/72 Hurricane Mk.1. I built it using Alleycats metal wing resin conversion. It is part one of two kits built to represent defenders of Malta. The 2nd is a Mk.Vb Spitfire which will get its own RFI soon. This Mk.1 Hurricane is V7101 flown in the defence of Malta, by Flt.Lt. George burges of 69 Squadron. I started this project in September of last year. I used this Thread, https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235043421-69-squadron-malta-hurricane/ to confirm some information. Im quite pleased with the kit overall and will be building more. You will note two odd things about the markings. One the distinct lack of serial & the red patches on the wings. The decals for both were sadly destroyed in a desktop accident. I spilled rubbing alcohol over my desk and obliterated all the decals. I was able to make-up the roundels and flashes, but that is it. As far as i know the real plane carried no codes. If someone knows different i could attempt to add them. The red gun swatches are Tamiya tape cut to size and painted. Without further talk here is my Hurricane. I hope this meets with everyones approval ? Questions, comments, and or jokes ? Dennis Edited March 2, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Added link 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) That looks rather splendid. Is there a WiP? I need to get some tips for when I get round to using the Alleycat wings that I have in the stash. Edited March 1, 2019 by Beard 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 Thank you very much beard. No sadly i didn't do a WIP. This along with 4 or 5 others were built as fill in kits, when i needed something to do. I only worked on it while other stuff was untouchable, due to wet glue or paint. The resin wing worked wonderfully for me. I did need to file the low parts of the cockpit framework to get it to fit. Thats probably more my fault though than the kit or alleycats parts. I will definitely get more of them when i can, as i will need at least two for B.o.B. Hurricanes. Besides that i have just finished perusing your Spitfire build.? I have taken a liking to your Mk.XI Conversion. I think i need to order that as well some day soon Dennis 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Looks very good. Another option for the red tape over the gun ports is to spray a red dope colour onto clear decal film. You can either mask required size and spray, or just cut to size afterwards. Latter method probably best as it avoids silvering of clear decal edges. regards, Jack 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Looks good! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Thanks for the intel on the Alleycat wing. I bought one of them. too. I did read somewhere that the fit of the wing to the Airfix fuselage wasn't very good, but yours looks great. So you say I will need to file/sand the bottom of Part# E1? Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Great job Dennis. Very smart! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) Hello chris @dogsbody... Yes when looking at that part there are two sets of vertical holes that are on the left and right sides. I trimmed my part up to the last one on each side. That gave me enough room. You might also need to trim back the area on each fuselage side, right where it is notched to fit around the landing gear bays. I sanded back until i got a good fit. In the end i had one little tiny spot right where my notch was to fill. I probably sanded back a little to aggressively. I think because the resin is thicker than the plastic. Edited March 1, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Lovely job as usual, Dennis! Love those non-BOB camouflage colors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Thanks, Dennis. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Lovely job! I’ve done the same scheme following Tony’s lead, I think it’s a great scheme. nice work! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 9 hours ago, rob85 said: Lovely job! I’ve done the same scheme following Tony’s lead, I think it’s a great scheme. nice work! Rob Totally agree and i did follow @tonyot‘s example as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 You`ve done a lovely job,..... the colour looks great too. If you enjoyed this kit then you just have to get the new Arma Hurricane,..... it is wonderful!! Glad my waffling helped a tad too. Cheers Tony 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 4 hours ago, tonyot said: If you enjoyed this kit then you just have to get the new Arma Hurricane,..... it is wonderful!! Its in my planned/wanted list. Thanks for the compliments Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 That's a very nice build. That blue color is interesting. I'm not used to seeing that on an RAF a/c. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, opus999 said: That's a very nice build. That blue color is interesting. I'm not used to seeing that on an RAF a/c. Thank you. Its bosun blue, or at least as close as i can mix to it. Theres a lot of good info about the color in the link to my thread. Edited March 3, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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