Gisbod Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Afternoon, Finished the Arma Hobby 1/72 Hurricane Mk.1 (mini build thread on here). Thoughts - excellent kit, great fit, nice surface detail, Masks & PE included, no real drawbacks! I’m told the scheme was probably only a planned option, but I went with it anyway as I’d had the masks cut for the insignia. I can’t seem to settle on scale at the moment, I’ve recently re found 1/72 and these are the only ones I’m likely to keep as a collection as others are generally too big to have hanging round, but I’m generally disappointed with the end photos as this scale never really pings in close up shots. That said, I do like them in the flesh! I’ve bought a pile of 1/72 kits but now I’m not sure! 😂 Anyway, here she is... Happy Sunday! Guy 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todders Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 The scheme is great weather it was only "planned" or not. The light gray sides and tail really break up the usual green and tan colors nicely. I am really beginning to like the overall shape of the Arma Hurricanes as compared to the other 72nd scale Hurricanes. Somehow or another it just looks more correct to me. Others may point out which 72nd Hurricanes are better and I would welcome their comments. Really liking the job you did on this kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Ooooooooo this is lovely, great work and an unusual scheme. I am doing the MK1 Royal Navy kit and it is a very nice kit to build. Great work All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Looks great, another kit to add to the buy list! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Todders said: Others may point out which 72nd Hurricanes are better and I would welcome their comments. no other kit is better than the Arma kit. @Gisbod, I assume it is now too late, but you have fitted De Havilland blades to a Rotol Hurricane spinner. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234980181-hawker-hurricane-propellers-and-spinners-a-modellers-guide/ I've seen it done n the Airfix 48th kit, didn't know you could do it on the Arma kit. The Arma Mk.I has the De Havilland Hurricane unit, and the Spitfire Rotol and Hurricane Rotol. P3059 would have had the Spitfire Rotol unit. for more on the Norway scheme, and actual 46 Sq pics https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/77454-48-hurricane-fabric-wings/ 17 minutes ago, Todders said: The scheme is great weather it was only "planned" or not. The light gray sides and tail really break up the usual green and tan colors nicely. There are some Naval Hurricanes that had a similar scheme. I'm sure I posted a photo one time, but can't find it now. Lovely model construction and finish wise though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 That's very impressive. I've not had chance to build one of these yet. The cockpit canopy looks better than the Airfix version. The fuselage seems longer - not sure if that's right or wrong. Cracking paintwork too, and the decals look painted on. My only slight criticism is that the radio aerial is a bit too noticeable - in that scale it should be almost invisible. Ps. Keep building 1/72 - the one, true scale! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Yet another good looking Hurricane on the forum. I really like this particular scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 That's a superb build of a kit I'm going to have to try someday Guy,I did the 1/48 airfix kit in similar scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Thanks for the comments, all appreciated! I do love building 1/72, it’s just that I’m always left a little flat when I see the photos! Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Nice! Well done. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Great build. A very interesting camouflage scheme too. I have an Arma kit waiting to be built and looking forward to starting it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Supurb.. I have the Navy one in the stash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Now that does look very nice indeed. The scheme looks right and the overall finish is well done. I tend to model in mixed scales, however find 1/72 both easier to store and build more of the same subject matter. Perhaps get yourself a better camera that captures your great modelling skills, although from what you’ve posted above I honestly can’t see any issues. Cheers and well modelled.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Sherratt Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 I think that looks really good. Excellent work. I like the Arma Hurricane a lot. I've finished three of them and No 4 is on the desk at the moment with more in the "stash". John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Great job on the Hurricane, nice work! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Awsome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie(kinda) Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Bl**dy well "pings" for me! BUT what really matters is whether you're happy with what you see on your shelf. And you should be! Cracking build and L O V E that scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Very nice indeed, love that scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnAndersen Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 On 2/23/2020 at 3:10 PM, Gisbod said: ... I can’t seem to settle on scale at the moment, I’ve recently re found 1/72 and these are the only ones I’m likely to keep as a collection as others are generally too big to have hanging round, but I’m generally disappointed with the end photos as this scale never really pings in close up shots. That said, I do like them in the flesh! I’ve bought a pile of 1/72 kits but now I’m not sure! 😂 ... You are doing fine, both with model and photos, but try to bring down the camera level with the model, as I do in Spitfire photo #2. HTH Finn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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