Uncle Uncool Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Just as Spookytooth himself stated above, top banana, Johnny mate! Cheers, Unc2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wince Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) Been following this build and am mightily impressed! Truly breathtaking. I have the 1/24th 109 in my stash but seriously want to build the hurricane. @The Spadgent as a midlands based modeller have you checked out Mikes Models in Brum? Edited November 3, 2019 by Wince 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 On 10/31/2019 at 7:34 PM, Johnny Tip said: Wow! I love the hurricane, but now even more! 🤣 I love Janice . And thanks Johnny. On 10/31/2019 at 8:28 PM, rob85 said: That’s looking so very detailed, she’s a stunner Rob Thanks Rob. 😍 On 10/31/2019 at 9:03 PM, Nikolay Polyakov said: Oh yes! 👏 Looks beautiful in the sun. Very artistic work, Johnny! 👍 Thanks Nikolay, you’re very kind. 😀 On 10/31/2019 at 11:23 PM, Uncle Uncool said: Just as Spookytooth himself stated above, top banana, Johnny mate! Cheers, Unc2 Thanks unc. 🙂 On 11/3/2019 at 6:46 PM, Wince said: Been following this build and am mightily impressed! Truly breathtaking. I have the 1/24th 109 in my stash but seriously want to build the hurricane. @The Spadgent as a midlands based modeller have you checked out Mikes Models in Brum? Thanks kid. I built the 109 and did a WIP too. Check out my year books. Two years ago I think? As for Mikes models. I’ve heard of it but never been, is it good? We have penn models down the road but the guys seem more interested in radio controlled cars which is a shame. Ian Allen has just shut down in the City but Mike has just opened “Tornado models” next to the law courts which is a relief. 😇😇 glass you like the build. 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) Evening guys. It’s been a busy old week. Work has been relentless but I did manage a little time over the weekend to push this big lady over the line. Well almost. 🤪 Here let me explain. Radio aerial added. I drilled a hole and popped through some EZ Line. As you can see in that last shot the canopy is fitted. I even built the handles, inside and out. i has to prop it here to dry but this shot is better to see the work. 😇 I drilled out the tail and fitted the rear radio spike made with plastic rod. The rear view got some foil added to make the mirror too. I popped down to make a brew and caught this shot in the corner of my eye. Modellers dream. Soft radio 6 in the back ground and a warm workbench. Bliss. 😇😇 The eagle eyed among you will have noticed in the last pic that the nose is indeed on. I however didn’t take any pics. 😂🤣🤪 I’ll save that for the final post. I was tidying up the bench, the ritual I do after every build in raiment for the next and I found this. the oil cap I lost months ago. 🤨 It seems the carpet monster has been sick. 😂 The bench is all clear now as you can tell from the newly turned over cutting matt. I nearly forgot about the gun bays so I managed to pop them off without causing too much trouble. Guess what I found??? 🤪😩🤪😩🤪😩 Doh!! Totally forgot to do anything to the underside. 🤪 not even fixed the pin marks. Oh mannnnnnn. So they got sanded and primed. Just gotta paint ‘em weather ‘em , fit the wire and we should be done. Being a eager beaver I have started something new. Here. it’s something I be wanted to try out for a while and There will most likely be some cool painting and ROBOTS!!!! Or kind of robots?!🤣 if you’re willing to tag along I’d be glad for the company. 🥰. I’ll get the big lady finished and RFI her and the tank and the Torino too. Thanks for all the hurri love. see you on this side or tother. Johnny. Edited November 4, 2019 by The Spadgent 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wince Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 20 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: 🤣 I love Janice . And thanks Johnny. Thanks Rob. 😍 Thanks Nikolay, you’re very kind. 😀 Thanks unc. 🙂 Thanks kid. I built the 109 and did a WIP too. Check out my year books. Two years ago I think? As for Mikes models. I’ve heard of it but never been, is it good? We have penn models down the road but the guys seem more interested in radio controlled cars which is a shame. Ian Allen has just shut down in the City but Mike has just opened “Tornado models” next to the law courts which is a relief. 😇😇 glass you like the build. 😍 Mikes models is good but is more an rc specialist. I did hoover up a lot in the Ian Allen sale. Gutted it has gone. I’m also gutted as in past few years E.D models in Solihull has gone, Bobs Models has gone and now Ian Allen has gone but will check out Tornado models. Will check out the 109 but mine will nowhere near be as good as the hurricane! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Looking forward to the RFI(s), Johnny! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Really looking forward to the finished pictures! Also love pic of the warm glow of your work bench 👍🏻. this has been a great thread to follow. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Wince said: Mikes models is good but is more an rc specialist. I did hoover up a lot in the Ian Allen sale. Gutted it has gone. I’m also gutted as in past few years E.D models in Solihull has gone, Bobs Models has gone and now Ian Allen has gone but will check out Tornado models. Will check out the 109 but mine will nowhere near be as good as the hurricane! I wanted to get to Ian Allen before it closed but didn’t get chance, it’s a shame so many close, my home town has pretty much nothing now! Fortunately there’s a good shop where I work. I always try and visit a shop if I’m in a different city but inevitably there either isn’t one or I get there and it’s stopped trading. Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wince Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 17 minutes ago, rob85 said: I wanted to get to Ian Allen before it closed but didn’t get chance, it’s a shame so many close, my home town has pretty much nothing now! Fortunately there’s a good shop where I work. I always try and visit a shop if I’m in a different city but inevitably there either isn’t one or I get there and it’s stopped trading. Rob It was a good shop and I used to get war games materials from there. When I got back into modelling it wasn’t long until it closed. Am loving the work on this Hurricane though and the attention to detail. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Wince said: Mikes models is good but is more an rc specialist. I did hoover up a lot in the Ian Allen sale. Gutted it has gone. I’m also gutted as in past few years E.D models in Solihull has gone, Bobs Models has gone and now Ian Allen has gone but will check out Tornado models. Will check out the 109 but mine will nowhere near be as good as the hurricane! Yes it is a shame that our shops are vanishing. I do make use of them rather than buy on the internet to keep them going. 😇 Mike from “Tornado” is from Ian Allen so you’ll see some old faces. 😍 as for the 109, it’s a great kit and my mistake I have that in the stash, I built the Messerchmit . You’ll do a great job I’m sure. Post on here when you start or tag me in. I’d love to tag along if I may. 😀 1 hour ago, giemme said: Looking forward to the RFI(s), Johnny! Ciao Me too Giorgio, me too. 😇 36 minutes ago, rob85 said: Really looking forward to the finished pictures! Also love pic of the warm glow of your work bench 👍🏻. this has been a great thread to follow. Rob Thanks Rob. It was warm up there tonight. I just fixed my boiler. 🤩 33 minutes ago, rob85 said: I wanted to get to Ian Allen before it closed but didn’t get chance, it’s a shame so many close, my home town has pretty much nothing now! Fortunately there’s a good shop where I work. I always try and visit a shop if I’m in a different city but inevitably there either isn’t one or I get there and it’s stopped trading. Rob True and sooo many RC stores. 🤨 10 minutes ago, Wince said: It was a good shop and I used to get war games materials from there. When I got back into modelling it wasn’t long until it closed. Am loving the work on this Hurricane though and the attention to detail. Thanks kid. Glad you like her. 🥰 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Also waiting for the RFI! Still, I'm somewhat sad because it was such a pleasure to follow this build. You almost succeed to make me like a hurri more than a spit ...almost. What's next? Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafetyDad Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I have thoroughly enjoyed following this Johnny. Excellent final result! SD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 That was a close one Johnny, at least you saw it before it was to late. Looking forward to seeing her in RFI. She has been a most enjoyable thread. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 20 hours ago, PattheCat said: Also waiting for the RFI! Still, I'm somewhat sad because it was such a pleasure to follow this build. You almost succeed to make me like a hurri more than a spit ...almost. What's next? Pat Thanks Pat. I’ll still do a closing post before she’s done. I’m doing something way outside of my comfort zone next. The thread is linked a post or two ago. It’s going to be a lot of new paint techniques going on. Just bought some Vellejo black primer. 🥳 what do people thin that with? 9 hours ago, SafetyDad said: I have thoroughly enjoyed following this Johnny. Excellent final result! SD Thanks. She’s been fun to build. Two more 1/24s in the stash. 🙌 5 minutes ago, Spookytooth said: That was a close one Johnny, at least you saw it before it was to late. Looking forward to seeing her in RFI. She has been a most enjoyable thread. Simon. I know! “If it wasn’t screwed on” and all that. 🤪🤣 Glad you have had fun. Join along on the new one if you fancy. 🙌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Quote Thanks Pat. I’ll still do a closing post before she’s done. I’m doing something way outside of my comfort zone next. The thread is linked a post or two ago. It’s going to be a lot of new paint techniques going on. Just bought some Vellejo black primer. 🥳 what do people thin that with? Sorry, I don't use Vallejo primer but Stynylrez so I can't tell for sure. For Vallejo metal colors and Model air I use Vallejo's proprietary airbrush thinner (ref. 71161/71361 the only difference being the bottle's size). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 1 hour ago, The Spadgent said: Just bought some Vellejo black primer. 🥳 what do people thin that with? I use Vallejo Grey Primer, and thin it with an Italian equivalent of Future/Klear. HTH Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsticker Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Well what an epic build, cracking stuff all round and one to refer to over time methinks Thank you so much for entertaining and educating us By the way what are your 2 other 1/24 in the stash? All the best Geoff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f111guru Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Great stuff Johnny. Always am impressed with your style. In due time I'll post some of the projects I have in store. May not be as detailed as your but will give it a go. Oh and you found that filler cap. Go figure, it couldn't have raised a flag and say I'M HERE!!! Best Wished Ron VanDerwarker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Excellent model Johnny, thanks for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Lovely! One small thing, and I'm no expert so I stand to be corrected, but shouldn't the external canopy handle be on the left side? Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 (edited) On 11/5/2019 at 9:01 PM, PattheCat said: Sorry, I don't use Vallejo primer but Stynylrez so I can't tell for sure. For Vallejo metal colors and Model air I use Vallejo's proprietary airbrush thinner (ref. 71161/71361 the only difference being the bottle's size). Thanks for the info on that. 🤩 On 11/5/2019 at 9:31 PM, giemme said: I use Vallejo Grey Primer, and thin it with an Italian equivalent of Future/Klear. HTH Ciao Thanks G. 🥳 On 11/6/2019 at 11:38 PM, Kitsticker said: Well what an epic build, cracking stuff all round and one to refer to over time methinks Thank you so much for entertaining and educating us By the way what are your 2 other 1/24 in the stash? All the best Geoff Aww thanks Geoff, very kind of you to say. My other kits are. A vintage FW 109 and the Typhoon. 🤓 On 11/7/2019 at 1:06 AM, f111guru said: Great stuff Johnny. Always am impressed with your style. In due time I'll post some of the projects I have in store. May not be as detailed as your but will give it a go. Oh and you found that filler cap. Go figure, it couldn't have raised a flag and say I'M HERE!!! Best Wished Ron VanDerwarker Thanks Ron. I know right! I’m going to have to leave little flags around the place. 🤣 On 11/7/2019 at 9:08 AM, James G said: Excellent model Johnny, thanks for sharing! No probs. The pleasure was all mine. 😍 On 11/7/2019 at 10:17 AM, limeypilot said: Lovely! One small thing, and I'm no expert so I stand to be corrected, but shouldn't the external canopy handle be on the left side? Ian I hope not. I put it on the side of the break out panel. Is that Wrong? 😫 I’m thinking you might be right. 😭 Edited November 8, 2019 by The Spadgent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Sorry to say I think @limeypilot is correct see link below https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/hawker-hurricane-cockpit.html Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Looking absolutely stunning Johnny, great work fella. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Love what you have done to your Hurri brilliant job Johnny Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Hey Johnny Great work on your Hurricane mate - you've managed to achieve a lovely finish and the levels of detail you've added to the kit are fabulous. Cheers buddy and I genuinely can't wait to see her in the RFI. Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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