Ian Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Kit - Hasegawa 1:48 Paint - All Tamiya acrylics Decals - Model Alliance 48-204 Extras - Ultracast resin rudder, KMC gun barrels, exhaust stubs, inner gear doors, seat. Hawker Typhoon 1B 198 Squadron, 2TAF Plumetot ALG July 1944 The Hasegawa kit came out in 1999, twenty years old and as fresh as if it was issued yesterday. Mostly it falls together (the rockets & rails are a bit of a chore), and from opening the box to this mornings' photo session took just a month. Not too much more to say other than it was the first time using the recent Tamiya WWII RAF colours, not too sure about them, still prefer the Jurassic era WEM enamels to be truthful but they may grow on me. Thanks for taking the time to look and as ever all comments, criticisms and questions are very welcome. Have a great weekend everyone, best from NZ. Ian. 51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme H Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Wow, just wow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I'm afraid you will have to start again. There is a serious mistake on the model. The real plane in the photo doesn't have the white band at the back of the spinner. Just kidding. You have made a spot on job of this build. Well done. You also made a very good install of the cockpit insert. First thing I look at on a Hasegawa Typhoon model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Greg Law said: I'm afraid you will have to start again. There is a serious mistake on the model. The real plane in the photo doesn't have the white band at the back of the spinner. Just kidding. You have made a spot on job of this build. Well done. You also made a very good install of the cockpit insert. First thing I look at on a Hasegawa Typhoon model. Yep and it's a three-blade not a four blade prop too !!! - Let's agree on that old fall-back 'Artistic License', eh ? Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Agreed. You did a nice job of the white band on the spinner. That's why I noticed it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Great looking Typhoon there Ian, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybershed Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Good lookin Tiffy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I absolutely love it. Two 👍s up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Lovely piece of work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 I love it , cracking looking Typhoon , one very tiny nic pick , the area under the sliding hood should be black not cameo. Ref :- Camouflage & Markings no 4 page 78. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Show stopper. Great work!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Fine work there Ian,look's superb "tooled up" with it's rocket's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 That's a great looking Typhoon. Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Splendid Typhoon ! The over painted fuselage band adds a lot realism. Hasegawa kits are more or less timeless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Lovely job on that Ian, the colours do the job very well too. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Joyce Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Great looking Typhoon, Ian! I noticed how nice a job you did of getting the decals to lay down snug in the panel line. Well done! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 Thanks folks, glad you like it, really appreciate the comments, never taken for granted. Next will be a return to 'What If'ing' which will great fun. See y'all then. Best from NZ Ian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane63 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Super job! I'm working on the self-same kit at the moment. Did you (or has anyone else) used the Eduard masks? EX082 - reason being there are canopy and lights masks - but only masks for one wheel! Did I miss something. I started to question my sanity! Again, splendid job - If mine comes out anywhere near as good I'll be chuffed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Modeller Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 That’s a great tiffy - love the streaking effects on the wings - not bad for a months work... 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Hurricane63 said: Super job! I'm working on the self-same kit at the moment. Did you (or has anyone else) used the Eduard masks? EX082 - reason being there are canopy and lights masks - but only masks for one wheel! Did I miss something. I started to question my sanity! Again, splendid job - If mine comes out anywhere near as good I'll be chuffed. Not on this one, the canopy masking was very straightforward - If it was a Hurricane, Ju87 or an A6M then definitely !! Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Very impressive finishing and paintwork. Well done, Ian👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 A really great looking Tiffy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Sweeet ! Just finished one of these myself and I agree with you it's a nice kit alright. Nice one. Cheers Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank083 Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Very nice looking Typhoon! awesome paint job & weathering Frank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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