Popular Post PlaStix Posted October 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2020 This was my build for the Britmodeller, 2020, Battle of Britain Group Build. The Hurricane is from the Airfix 1/48, Ready for Battle Gift Set. The only things I added extra were the motor - to run the prop, the aerial wire and the pilot figure which is, I think, from the Airfix Seafire kit. I thoroughly enjoyed the build even though the kit has to be carefully assembled due to some tight tolerances. This Gift Set was a birthday present from a colleague at work a few years ago - so I would like to say a big thank you for the very thoughtful gift. Kit: Airfix 1/48 Ready For Battle Gift Set Paints: Humbrol, Revell, Citadel, Vallejo acrylics all applied by paint brush Extras: miniature motor and plasticard for supporting the motor plus a hair for the aerial wire. The WIP can be found HERE The vignette photos can be found HERE Please excuse the electrical wires in these first photos. The wires are for the motor and, as can be seen lower down, they pass through the base under the wheels once the aircraft is in place on the base. These were taken against a white background and without the prop working: [ The next set of photos are of the Hurricane with the prop motor running and with it on my Spitfire display base - which has a photographic sky background: Next a couple of photos of the Hurricane with some of the ground crew and smaller equipment from the set: More photos of the vignette can be found HERE Finally a big thank you must go to the fantastic hosts of the GB and to everyone who took the time to comment or offer advice in my WIP thread. Kind regards, Stix EDIT - 16/10/20: @Troy Smith, in a post further down this page, kindly posted one of my photos alongside a photo of the actual aircraft. The photo of the actual aircraft was this one: Apart from the angle being a little low, the photo of mine was pretty similar - except it was in colour........so: I figured I could also do the same with a similar view but with the ground crew around: ...and while I was about it I did a few others: Kind regards, Stix 103 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Definitely an excellent looking build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Wonderful. Those last couple of photos are especially good! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 That is so cool, and a great looking Hurricane as well! 😀 I love the pics where one can barely see the arc of the prop tips. Now, that looks fantastic in my opinion! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Outstanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 surprised you didn't angle the camera up a touch, For those unaware, this is the real P3522 GZ-V BTW, not just some random pic. Might be worth adding those distinctive oil stains on the UC doors. As usual, great build, fantastic result, beautifully photographed. cheers T 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 I'm quite speechless when I happen to comment your builds, Stix - the risk of repetition is right there. All your fault, BTW, because you keep churning out impeccably built and painted kits, and produce outstanding photographic documentation to present them! Another masterpiece! Ciao 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 That's super cool, I really like it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Love it! Great idea to motorise the prop. Great to see the impact it has in some of your photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Oh wow what a stunning model, great brush painting too. It looks fantastic on your base. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 5 hours ago, SAT69 said: Definitely an excellent looking build! Thank you very much SAT69. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulaero Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 That's excellent work , some B & W pics to go with the real thing and who would know the difference ??? I take it you have used the miniature motors , looking at the wiring ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Excellent! I really like this especially with the motorised prop - this with your diorama gives a good impression of the aircraft fired up and ready to taxi - wonderful Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 6 hours ago, IanC said: Wonderful. Those last couple of photos are especially good! Hi Ian. Thank you very much for your very kind comments. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 7 hours ago, Gary Brantley said: That is so cool, and a great looking Hurricane as well! 😀 I love the pics where one can barely see the arc of the prop tips. Now, that looks fantastic in my opinion! Hi Gary. Thank you very much for your very kind comments. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 I love it Stix,...... one of the best Hurricane`s I have seen,...... and I love the 32 Sqn markings,...... motorising it is just the icing on the cake,...... fabulous mate! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Beautiful execution and painting, Stix! Always a pleasure to see one of your builds - all the best! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 6 hours ago, RMCS said: Outstanding Cheers!! Thank you. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doccur Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Absolutely wonderful build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share Posted October 14, 2020 19 hours ago, Troy Smith said: surprised you didn't angle the camera up a touch, For those unaware, this is the real P3522 GZ-V BTW, not just some random pic. Might be worth adding those distinctive oil stains on the UC doors. As usual, great build, fantastic result, beautifully photographed. cheers T Hi Troy. Good point!! I should have studied the research more!! If I get chance I may try and take a more elevated photo!! And thank you - as always - for your support and encouragement and your very kind comments. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share Posted October 14, 2020 On 13/10/2020 at 16:02, giemme said: I'm quite speechless when I happen to comment your builds, Stix - the risk of repetition is right there. All your fault, BTW, because you keep churning out impeccably built and painted kits, and produce outstanding photographic documentation to present them! Another masterpiece! Ciao Hi Giorgio. Thank you, as always, for your way too kind comments. Hope you and yours are all well. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share Posted October 14, 2020 On 13/10/2020 at 16:05, F-32 said: That's super cool, I really like it Hi F-32 and thank you very much for your kind comments. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Smashing job, youve set a cracking scene 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Hi Stix, that is something a bit special. Great build and lovely dio. Great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 That really is something special.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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