Faraway Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I’m currently building a 1/48 Airfix Hurricane and there is a small round hole in the underside, which has a clear plastic part to go in it. So, on the assumption that it is a light, does anyone know what colour it should be ? The instructions make no mention of paint, for this part, at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troffa Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 This photo from Mark Hayward , posted by Troy in the mahoosive Hurricane thread shows it as amber. https://data3.primeportal.net/hangar/mark_hayward/hurricane_mk1_l1592/images/hurricane_mk1_l1592_26_of_26.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 9 minutes ago, Troffa said: This photo from Mark Hayward , posted by Troy in the mahoosive Hurricane thread shows it as amber. https://data3.primeportal.net/hangar/mark_hayward/hurricane_mk1_l1592/images/hurricane_mk1_l1592_26_of_26.jpg Great modeling reference photo, as it not only shows the amber recognition light, it also shows the radiator braces and actuating rod! Thanks for posting it! Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Troffa said: This photo from Mark Hayward , posted by Troy in the mahoosive Hurricane thread shows it as amber. https://data3.primeportal.net/hangar/mark_hayward/hurricane_mk1_l1592/images/hurricane_mk1_l1592_26_of_26.jpgmany thanks. I can’t say I’m very impressed with this kit. Many thanks, thought it might be a coloured. Can’t say I’m very impressed with this kit. Jon Edited June 16, 2020 by Faraway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troffa Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Which kit are you building? The recent-ish 2015 Mk1 or the older 1979 effort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, Troffa said: Which kit are you building? The recent-ish 2015 Mk1 or the older 1979 effort? Kit number A05127A. Box has ‘Design and Tooling 2015’. Not sure how accurate this is though, as I’ve just added the Airfix Hawker Hunter (New Tool) to my stash and that has ‘Design and Tooling 2018’ on the box. The Hurricane has some poor part fit, nothing filler can’t cure though. Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I quite enjoyed the latest kit from airfix, much better than the Spit Vb and will be building more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I did mine amber. Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltcarBoB Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Knickers I did mine silver with a black dot for the bulb filament. No ones going to see it but I need to change it ASAP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 19 hours ago, AltcarBoB said: Knickers I did mine silver with a black dot for the bulb filament. No ones going to see it but I need to change it ASAP If you have some Tamiya Clear Red ( X-27 ) just put a small drop on the clear bit. Maybe thin it a bit, too, so it looks more orange than red. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltcarBoB Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I am trying to find an Orange Felt tip pen I am sure I have somewhere in my box of bits. If not the lens is only held in with GS Hypo cement so I should be able to pop it out and if I damage the lens removing it I could use some PVA to make a new lens 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Work In Progress Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) They were not always orange. Sometimes they were green and I've also seen them uncoloured. The glass came in various colours and is quickly interchangeable. See http://spitfirespares.co.uk/Lighting.html Edited June 17, 2020 by Work In Progress 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 14 hours ago, dogsbody said: If you have some Tamiya Clear Red ( X-27 ) just put a small drop on the clear bit. Maybe thin is a bit, too, so it looks more orange than red. Chris I’ve used X-26 Clear Orange. Looks ok. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Work In Progress said: They were not always orange. Sometimes they were green and I've also seen them uncoloured. The glass came in various colours and is quickly interchangeable. See http://spitfirespares.co.uk/Lighting.html Interesting. Mine is now orange. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltcarBoB Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I couldnt find my Orange colouring pen but I did find a Green colouring pen. Guess what colour my light is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 58 minutes ago, AltcarBoB said: I couldnt find my Orange colouring pen but I did find a Green colouring pen. Guess what colour my light is. 👍👍👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Faraway said: I’ve used X-26 Clear Orange. Looks ok. Jon Right! I forgot about that one. I don't have any so I used a little Clear Red. Looks close enough. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 19 hours ago, AltcarBoB said: I am trying to find an Orange Felt tip pen I am sure I have somewhere in my box of bits. If not the lens is only held in with GS Hypo cement so I should be able to pop it out and if I damage the lens removing it I could use some PVA to make a new lens A drop of orange food coloring added to white glue or Future would work, too- just mix and paint over the top of the clear lens. The food coloring/white glue technique works great to make red, green, amber IFF, postion, passing, or nav lights, as well! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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