Hawker Typhoon - Sharky 1/72

ModelingEdmontonian · February 28, 2021

I've posted my first two "COVID builds"--the AVG P-40 and Defiant night fighter, both with shark mounts--and this was my third model since back into the hobby during the pandemic. Notice a trend? I really find those shark mouths compelling! This was a nice enough kit, but I did botch it up in a few places (somehow really glued the wings together badly and took quite a bit of sanding/filler to repair--and even then the issue with the front inner port wing is visible in some photos), and then screwed up on some of the decals (most noticeably the checkered stripe). In retrospect, I also regret not dealing with the top fuselage seam better. Still, despite the flaws, I was fairly happy with the result and enjoyed the build thoroughly. I suppose the hobby is only fun when you continue to have room for improvement? I used mostly Humbrol enamels (28 on the bottom [maybe not the best choice, although I actually like the look], 30 and 106 on top) and weathered with Tamiya panel liner and some silver paint chipping. Please enjoy, and constructive comments are welcomed by this newbie!