keithjs Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 After reading so many good comments about this kit I thought I have to try one myself. And, I wasn't disappointed either. It's a super model with finely recessed and engraved panel lines and details. Some of the parts are really exquisite to say the least. I chose one of the 'Expert Kit' versions and these include a fret of photo etch and extra markings. I must admit I didn't use some of the PE as they were just too fiddly. You even get landing lights to put behind the clear parts and some tiny Sutton harness seatbelts and instrument panel. A plastic one is also provided. Oh, and a set of canopy and wheel masks too. Two rear canopies are provided too, one for the closed position and one slightly wide for the pushed back open position. If I had to have a little whinge it would be I thought the canopy parts were a little on the thick side and I'm sure (for the version I did anyway), the squadron codes should be Sky and not pale grey? They do actually show them as Sky on the colour drawings but the decals aren't. Anyway, roll on the Wildcat. Thanks for looking. 20200609_201701 20200609_201737 20200609_201823 20200609_202013 53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeuschile Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Beautiful work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Absolutely beautiful and I love the way it's displayed. May I ask what scale the model is in? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 That's great! The finish is flawless. Makes a nice change to see a Hurricane in a scheme other than dark earth and green. Really suits it. Lovely work there 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Now that's a real beauty! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 I have one of the MkIs I'm really looking forward to building but it looks as though I may need to invest in some MkIIs as well!😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wince Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Thanks a lot pal. Now I have to get more hurricanes! Mrs wince won’t be happy but it’s my birthday soon! Seriously, gorgeous build mate! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis95 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Gorgeous build mate. I need to get my IIc built soon and I might just steal your paint scheme for it! Looks brilliant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Excellent build on an excellent kit, great modelling ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Leijdens Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Nice and crisp build. Well done. Looks like a lovely kit. Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Excellent job on a great kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_Ukraine Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Wonderful job! She's just perfect! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Outstanding Hurricane, well done,Keith. Out of interest, would you say the 'Expert version' is worth the extra money? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 10 hours ago, SAT69 said: Absolutely beautiful and I love the way it's displayed. May I ask what scale the model is in? Thank you. It's 172nd scale. 34 minutes ago, Vinnie said: Outstanding Hurricane, well done,Keith. Out of interest, would you say the 'Expert version' is worth the extra money? Thank you too. (and everyone else) Probably only if you want some extra marking choices and seatbelts, but they're available from other sources anyway. I didn't really use much of the fret at all to be honest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aces High Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 That's beautiful! Great paint job, and the base really sets it off. They're fantastic kits aren't they? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Superlatives all the way Keith- what a great finish on the model. Never having tried an Arma model I can see I will have get out the flexible friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 And another outstanding rendition of the famed Hurricane from the outstanding Arma Hobby brand . I need to get one myself sooner rather than later ( This coming from someone who has 800+ unbuilt kits awaiting attention ) Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 That's a very sharp looking model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Beautiful work, I like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Congratulations, that's an excellent build! Inspires me to desire one or two of these kits for my stash. If I could get a result anywhere approaching yours, I would be well pleased. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanoff Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Ecxellent!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Will never say no to more Hurricanes. Slick finish there Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrzeM Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 What a great build! We in Arma Hobby are very glad you enjoyed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shark444 Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 I'm going to have to get one of these kits and hope I can build it to such a standard as you've shown here! Well done you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberleutnant Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Very very nice. Particularly like the cannons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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