Paul J Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 A brand new build from my rather meagre and temporary modelling base (until my new shed arrives in a couple and a half months). Airfix Mk.1 Hurricane with decals supplied by BM member 'vildebeest' (Many Thanks!!). Depicts the 73 Squadron Hurricane of 67 wing, flown by Edgar 'Cobber' Kain of New Zealand, in early half of 1940 over France. He was top scorer up to the time of his unfortunate end with 17 kills to his credit and the first Ace in the RAF at the time. I found no fit problems with the kit at all and no filler used except to change the fabric are behind the gun bay on top side of wing to correctly show the metal area. I know there might be a couple errors such as the prop that could / should be a Watts two blader and the aerial mast more of a straight pole as befits early Hurricanes. But apparently there were field mods and the prop and antenna mast could well have ben changed at the time. I am not certain but willing to correct once I can source a suitable propeller and fashion an early aerial mast. Also the addition of the serial on my model may not be right as on many at the time they were overpainted . I have come across a couple pics of 73 Squadron Hurris with serials showing so a bit of artistic licence on my part. Anyway, here is my model: Not entirely happy with the pics and will re do them and repost here when done. Thanks for looking. NEW photos further down this thread! 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 By the way.... What has happened to the edit button????? How can I edit if an error is spotted after posting???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Top right of your posted message = 3 wee dots. Click on them and it gives a menu of options, including 'edit' hth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Nice job! What scale is this, I have a spare 1/48 Watts prop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 15 minutes ago, At Sea said: Nice job! What scale is this, I have a spare 1/48 Watts prop. Hi.It's 1/72. Thanks anyway. 57 minutes ago, Black Knight said: Top right of your posted message = 3 wee dots. Click on them and it gives a menu of options, including 'edit' hth Thanks! And thanks for comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrzeM Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Very good model and very interesting subject! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Very nice Paul Great work Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Excellent job. Nice to see 'Cobber' Kain's mount - one of the forgotten aces.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 That’s looks nice. I’ve done a couple of Hurricanes and on both had issues trying to get the canopy to look good. You obviously don’t have the same issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Beautiful little Hurricane Paul one of my favourite kit's too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 5, 2020 Author Share Posted November 5, 2020 Hi. Updated photos of the above. Sourced myself a Watts prop via Hannants using the PJ Product. Had to make backing plate to mount the prop and found a spare 'half' wheel half.... the type in some kits where a half wheel is supplied for when undercarriage up is chosen. My one came from the Airfix Cherokee! Perfect diameter and with the hole opened up to take the prop shaft worked a treat!!! Its still detachable from my model so I can swap it about with the 3 blader if I care to. Here are the new pics: By the way, while looking through my spares box for the 'wheel' I came across the original Airfix two blade prop on a sprue with other bits. I had forgotten this as it came from the original issue when it had the Belgian decals! ( S"*s law innit.) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigbeale Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Outstanding result. Well done 👏👏👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Superb result! One of these is on my "to-do" list as well! Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Really nice job on that Paul, one I have on my must do list. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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