Mark Joyce Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Simon, that detail work, especially the cockpit and engine compartment, is remarkable. They truly look like the real thing. Great job on the build overall! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loloskymaster Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Wow!! 🤩😲😳 That is a great come back to modeling! Every single part of your build looks perfect. You have a very pleasant looking Hurricane. Congratulations Lolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Sherratt Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Simon, that looks first rate. Excellent work. Like it very much. I’m very fond of Hurricanes and that is one of the best I’ve seen. I bought one of these kits earlier this year and have been working on it, on and off since. I am sure it will not turn out anywhere near as nice as that. Stupidly, I lost one of the parts so I am “stalled” on it until I can get a replacement. Cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Lovely build, that's a great reintroduction to the hobby, looking forwards to seeing more as they come off your production line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyGonzales Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 That'a great return to the hobby, with a very well built Hurricane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dyer Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Thanks so much folks for all your kind comments. I feel so buzzed up now I have an Airfix 1/24 F6F-5 in the pipeline and Im even looking at an Airfix 1/24 Harrier GR3 on eBay for £75.00....really really tempted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dyer Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 9 hours ago, J Sherratt said: Simon, that looks first rate. Excellent work. Like it very much. I’m very fond of Hurricanes and that is one of the best I’ve seen. I bought one of these kits earlier this year and have been working on it, on and off since. I am sure it will not turn out anywhere near as nice as that. Stupidly, I lost one of the parts so I am “stalled” on it until I can get a replacement. Cheers, John Hi John thank you for your comments, very much appreciated. Im not sure I will be able to help but what parts are you missing? Si 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Sherratt Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Simon Dyer said: I’m not sure I will be able to help but what parts are you missing? Si that’s very good of you to offer. It’s part No 33 from the front of the Merlin engine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dyer Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 1 hour ago, J Sherratt said: Si that’s very good of you to offer. It’s part No 33 from the front of the Merlin engine Hi John This is a bit of a long shot but I have a Spit Vb that I wasn't ever going to build, however with all the response I got from you folks for the Hurricane Im at some stage Im going to do it a a trop version wheels up and all panels on (hang from my man cave ceiling). I have no idea if the part is the same but hey we have a 50/50 chance, even if there is a little adjustment to do (see pic) I am more than happy to send this to you and 🤞its OK and you can get up an running again. Let me know Si 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 That's a work of art 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Sherratt Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 11 hours ago, Simon Dyer said: I have no idea if the part is the same but hey we have a 50/50 chance, even if there is a little adjustment to do (see pic) Thanks so much Si I am in your debt. It does look quite a lot like the drawing in the 1/24 Hurricane instructions. I will PM you with my address. Thanks again. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dyer Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 8 hours ago, J Sherratt said: Thanks so much Si I am in your debt. It does look quite a lot like the drawing in the 1/24 Hurricane instructions. I will PM you with my address. Thanks again. John Hi John You are very welcome. Not being too used to the site and not very tech savvy but do PM's appear in the envelope notifications? If not where do I go? Many thanks Si 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamiltonian Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I, too, am a big fan of the Hurricane and feel the Spit hogs the limelight too much. And that's a very lovely Hurricane. Well done indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamiltonian Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 On 9/19/2020 at 10:16 PM, Simon Dyer said: Firstly I would like to apologise if Im not replying to some of you (again still new to the site). I seem to get notifications on the bell icon but when I click on it it takes me to my original post but there is nothing there, Sounds like what happens when you get a "like" on your first post, rather than a comment on the thread. Scroll to the bottom of your first post and check out all the little hearts that are accumulating from people who appreciate your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Amazing in every detail of the construction and every drop of paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Sherratt Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 15 hours ago, Simon Dyer said: Not being too used to the site and not very tech savvy but do PM's appear in the envelope notifications? If not where do I go? This may be down to me thought I had sent a message but I may not have done.... I struggle at times too. May be there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 That's a beauty Simon! The attention to detail really shows and you've achieved a remarkably realistic result with your Hurricane! Good on you, thanks for showing her here! 🍺 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire madman Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Wow great level of detail job well done 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Excellent 1/24 Hurricane! I started this kit when in my mid-teens (back around '78 as I recall) - I even had the book that was separately published, to help detail it. No chance it would have turned out as nice as yours - had I actually finished it. University studies got in the way. 🙄 You've really nailed the war-weary look of a frontline fighter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dyer Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 Hi Folks Thanks again all for your kind comments. Its really motivated me know for more Airfix 1/24 after my original comments, Making progress on the Spit Vb that I said I would probably never do and I have an Airfix F6F-5 in the pipe line which Im going to go to town on and super detail. Take care and safe Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 On 9/21/2020 at 6:36 PM, Simon Dyer said: Hi John You are very welcome. Not being too used to the site and not very tech savvy but do PM's appear in the envelope notifications? If not where do I go? Many thanks Si Yes Simon they appear on that envelope. click on it to write/send or to open to read received messages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Simon, EXQUISITE detailing on the Engine and Cockpit. It really is STUNNING piece of workmanship. Your build is most IMPRESSIVE and OUTSTANDING . KUDOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dyer Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 1 hour ago, HOUSTON said: Simon, EXQUISITE detailing on the Engine and Cockpit. It really is STUNNING piece of workmanship. Your build is most IMPRESSIVE and OUTSTANDING . KUDOS. Thank you very much, much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbob12 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Must have been more than four and a half decades ago when I woke up to find Santa had brought me one of these. My memory says I did a pretty good job on it, but the pictures show that you have done a cracking job in this kit, and it offers a little glimpse down memory lane for me. Thanks for posting. For some reason, I'm particularly taken with the wear and chipping on the canopy rails; that looks so right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dyer Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 1 hour ago, chrisbob12 said: Must have been more than four and a half decades ago when I woke up to find Santa had brought me one of these. My memory says I did a pretty good job on it, but the pictures show that you have done a cracking job in this kit, and it offers a little glimpse down memory lane for me. Thanks for posting. For some reason, I'm particularly taken with the wear and chipping on the canopy rails; that looks so right. Thank you chrisbob12 much appreciated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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