Ray S Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Hello all. Just to break an increasing habit of mine, I decided to build a 'new' kit. I had the Arma Hobby Hurricane MkI in stock for a year or so, and it was time to build it, especially as I have read and seen so many good things about this kit. I had the simple boxing with just plastic parts, transfer, and a masking template printed on the instructions. Well, what can I say? It was an absolute delight to look at when I unpacked it, the instructions were pretty good (I do not think I got anything in the wrong place or upside down), there was very little in the way of flash, seam lines or sink marks. I found I did need to open up location holes in many areas (shock! horror!) but I think most of us can cope with that. In addition to that, just before I started, I ordered a load of Colourcoats paint from @Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies, and had a wonderful time experimenting with their paints. I have used plenty of Colourcoats with Naval subjects subjects, but this was the first serious application for aircraft. Using their naphtha thinners and a wide, flat brush, I ended up with some of the best brush painting I have ever had. Thanks Jamie! Anyway, here is what I ended up with: As you may gather, I was very impressed with this kit, and the paints. Thanks for looking, all the best, Ray 35 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 That's brush painted? Wow. You've a gift! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Excellent work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Looks really excellen – the kit, the paints and the build! Except, the aerial wire leads to nowhere… 😉 Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbeale Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 A very well turned out Hurricane. Well done!! 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Great job and very nicely painted! Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies said: That's brush painted? Wow. You've a gift! Jamie, you supplied the important bit - the paints! Thanks for the comment though, very much appreciated. 2 hours ago, Spitfire31 said: Except, the aerial wire leads to nowhere… 😉 Kind regards, Joachim Joachim, I know...but I am trying to pluck up courage to fit that little piece of rigging thread, but getting it to look right is tricky for me! I promise I will add a photo if it works out. Thanks everyone else for the very kind comments. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 A lovely model Ray, great work I may have to look at those paints as a brush painter myself I would be interested in an alternative source of enamels. Great work fella Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Sherratt Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 That looks really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: A lovely model Ray, great work I may have to look at those paints as a brush painter myself I would be interested in an alternative source of enamels. Great work fella Chris You would not regret it! I use a paint pallet, stir the paint with some spare runner, let the paint drip off the runner into the pallet (I usually try and get about five to six drops off the runner), and use a dropper to pop about two or three drops of the Colourcoats naphtha thinner in, stir it and off I go. The thinner seems to evaporate quickly, so I sometimes add another drop later if I am doing quite a bit or if it is hot! This aircraft had three coats on top, two for the sky undersides. Give them a go! All the best, Ray Edited September 12, 2020 by Ray S Tidy the post 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 43 minutes ago, Ray S said: You would not regret it! I use a paint pallet, stir the paint with some spare runner, let the paint drip off the runner into the pallet (I usually try and get about five to six drops off the runner), and use a dropper to pop about two or three drops of the Colourcoats naphtha thinner in, stir it and off I go. The thinner seems to evaporate quickly, so I sometimes add another drop later if I am doing quite a bit or if it is hot! This aircraft had three coats on top, two for the sky undersides. Give them a go! All the best, Ray Thanks Ray, I will have a look. I use beer bottle lids to hold my paint mix and glue, I have a lot, hic!!! Not all mine really, honest. I like them as I can re use as when paint has dried in the lid I coat it with Klear and then it's ready to be re used. Thanks for the info Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Superb results Ray. Fantastic looking Hurricane! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredsopwith Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Brilliant job on an absolute classic kit ! these Arma offerings must be the best Hurris in 1/72. Just wish they would do a hooked FAA version (moan, gripe 🤨🤨) John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 On 9/12/2020 at 7:08 PM, fredsopwith said: Brilliant job on an absolute classic kit ! these Arma offerings must be the best Hurris in 1/72. Just wish they would do a hooked FAA version (moan, gripe 🤨🤨) John. John there is a Royal Navy mk1 that Arma did, it is a lovely kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Joyce Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Great job on the Hurricane, Ray. If you hadn't mentioned that you brush-painted it, I would have believed it was airbrushed. Nice work! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Beautiful Hurricane, great stuff ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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