F-32 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Hi everyone, this is my second lock down build (interrupted by a house move) and depicts the pilot of Hurricane Mk.1 P3707 of 310 Czech Squadron based at RAF Duxford in 1940 returning home to his faithful hound. The kit is the 1/72 Airfix Mk.1 Hurricane painted with Tamiya XF-81 dark green and XF-52 dark earth with Tamiya sky used on the underside. The model has some Airwaves additions such as the seat belts, rear view mirror, boarding stirup and canopy handles. I made a mess of painting the kit canopy so invested in some masks from Peewit and a couple of replacement units from Squadron. The decals come from Xtradecal's wonderful Battle of Britain set (X72117) that provides markings for 3 Hurricanes, 4 Spitfires, 1 Gladiator, 1 Defiant and a Blenheim. The pilot and his companion come from the Armory 'Friends' set stocked by Hannants and the grass and base were purchased a couple of years ago at Telford. I gave is a very small wash and added some paint chipping using a tooth pick. The only thing wrong with this build is my photography that doesn't do the kit justice, I really am happy with how it turned out and think it's a great tribute to The Few in this 80th anniversary year. Masters Return by tony_inkster, on Flickr Masters Return by tony_inkster, on Flickr Masters Return by tony_inkster, on Flickr Masters Return by tony_inkster, on Flickr Masters Return by tony_inkster, on Flickr Masters Return by tony_inkster, on Flickr 34 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Is the dog's name Nig...Nig...Nig...(sorry but I've got a stutter), Nigel? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 I’ve actually called him Bader as he’s missing a leg 😆 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Awesome build. Great diorama. Excellent, to my mind, photography. And a time stop of a beautiful moment. Doesn't get any better than that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 Thanks SAT69, glad you like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Very nice modelling and quite emotive for dog owners. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 A lovely vignette, beautifully realised ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Lovely job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 Thanks for the kind words everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Pete Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Really nice, mate 👍👍, and nicely set up. My wife likes the dog and wants to know why you spoiled the picture by putting that silly plane in there... 🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Juliet Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Nice one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 5 hours ago, Uncle Pete said: Really nice, mate 👍👍, and nicely set up. My wife likes the dog and wants to know why you spoiled the picture by putting that silly plane in there... 🤪 My wife said the same... 😁 Great job that.. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 Thanks guys, I really appreciate the kind words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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